In celebration of National Preservation Month and National Travel and Tourism Week, the Texas Historical Commission will offer free admission to participating state historic sites on Saturday, May 7. From western forts and adobe structures to Victorian mansions and pivotal battlegrounds, the THC’s state historic sites represent centuries of Texas history. For more information about participating sites, click the "Learn More" button.
Celebrate the history of the Bluff Schuetzenverein, a German marksmanship and social organization which once made its home on the grounds of Kreische Brewery & Monument Hill state historic sites. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Bluff Scheutzenverein hosted dances, concerts, picnics, and shooting competitions which welcomed people from across Texas. Sites staff and volunteers will commemorate these traditions with a day featuring entertainment, community booths, family activities, living history demonstrations, special tours, food and drink, and more.
A Spanish mission built in 1721 in what is now San Augustine County just 45 minutes east of Nacogdoches, Mission Dolores State Historic Site tells the important history of the Native American experience with Texas’ earliest European settlers. Visitors can explore the site’s history at the museum, where interpretive displays tell the story of Mission Dolores. The property also has an RV park, picnic area, and group pavilions.
Explore our road trip itineraries for regions across the state, featuring our state historic sites, outdoor attractions, and local food and lodging. Don't forget to order your free copy of the Texas Heritage Travel Guide and the Texas State Historic Sites Official Guide to plan your next adventure.
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