 Fannin Battleground State Historic Site in Victoria.
Many of the Texas Historical Commission’s state historic sites provide visitors with safe, outdoor activities this fall for anyone looking to get outside and reconnect with Texas history. Hike through our interpretive trails, explore historic structures and landmarks, and experience the changing colors of the leaves all while enjoying our storied sites of Texas.
 Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Statue at the National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg. Photo by Travel Texas.
This fall marks the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, commemorated in our latest issue of The Medallion magazine. Texans have always provided a significant contribution in manpower and resources to the nation’s military. Read more about the individuals directly connected to several of our state historic sites including the Eisenhower Birthplace in Denison and the National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg.
 Fulton Mansion State Historic Site in Rockport.
Texans are beginning to travel again. With that in mind, the THC has created for regions across the state, featuring our state historic sites, outdoor attractions, and local food and lodging. On your historic Texas road trip, please follow state and local public health guidelines so we can all enjoy these sites safely. Get a copy of the Texas Heritage Travel Guide to plan your adventure in the Lone Star State so you can hit the road as soon as you’re comfortable traveling.
 Villa de Austin Construction at San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site.
History is coming to life at San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site! Our Villa de Austin project is well underway. It’s a re-creation of one block of the colonial town, the 1823 headquarters of Stephen F. Austin’s colony. Archeology and other research on this early hub of American immigration to Mexican Texas is informing the project. Opening in 2021, Villa de Austin will interpret what was happening in one area of town in about 1830.
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