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Rising above Aransas Bay and surrounded by stately live oaks, Fulton Mansion State Historic Site is located in the resort area of Rockport-Fulton. The house presented a fantastic sight in 1877 - its architecture and mechanical systems were advanced luxuries in the Gulf Coast region. It was the only house in the area to have central heating, gas lighting, and indoor plumbing. Spend the summer exploring this restored historic gem on the Gulf Coast.
More than 1,200 years ago, a group of Caddo people known as the Hasinai built a village 30 minutes west of present-day Nacogdoches. Caddo Mounds State Historic Site was the southwestern-most ceremonial center for the great Mound Builder culture. Today, three earthen mounds still rise from the lush Pineywoods landscape, where visitors discover the everyday life and the history of this ancient civilization. Visitors can now check out a golf cart to explore the grounds as well as El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail.
 National Museum of the Pacific War. Photo by Travel Texas
Active-duty military personnel and their families receive free admission at our state historic sites—and more than 2,000 museums across the country—now through Labor Day. The THC is proud to once again participate in the annual Blue Star Museums promotion, which is organized by the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, and the Department of Defense.
Every second Saturday of the month, San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site opens two hours early just for cyclists. Join them at their next Cycling Saturday on August 14 from 7 to 9 a.m. and explore five miles of road by bicycle while viewing the markers and monuments commemorating the Battle of San Jacinto.
 Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historic Site
Planning a road trip? Explore several of our historic road trip itineraries below, featuring destinations to experience heritage and history across Texas. Discover state historic sites, outdoor attractions, and local food and lodging easily accessed by vehicle and create new memories while stepping into the past.
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