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Welcome to Texas, a state bursting with remarkable people and places that have shaped our history and heritage. In honor of Women's History Month, Texas Time Travel is celebrating the inspiring stories of remarkable Texas women who shaped our state's rich history. From well-known figures to unsung heroes, Texas has been home to trailblazers who left indelible marks on our collective consciousness. Join us as we uncover the stories and places that celebrate these amazing women, whose legacies continue to empower us today and for generations to come.
In 1897, F. W. Henderson opened Mason's first bank next door to the former saloon, but it was Anna Mebus Martin who made history here. When you hear tales of tough Texas women, seemingly inured to the hardships of 19th-century frontier life, you should picture Anna Martin. Martin was Texas' first female bank founder/president and upon her passing at the age of 81 she was one of Mason's wealthiest and most successful women.
Now, Martin’s bank offices compose the Red Door Bed & Breakfast on the courthouse square. Built in 1984, the business serves as a time capsule of Mason’s commercial growth as it tried to shake its reputation at the dawn of the new century.
Like overnight stays with a story? This former frontier town is full of history-rich accommodations. Browse over a dozen historic B&Bs when Historic Overnights: Mason launches next month.
This summer, embark on a historic journey through time with our Youth Summer Camps at the Texas Historical Commission’s state historic sites! Immerse your young historians in a unique blend of education and adventure, where the past comes to life. Our curated camps offer hands-on experience, allowing campers to step back in time and discover the rich heritage of Texas. Select historic sites will become a classroom, fostering a deep appreciation for our state's unique history.
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Heritage travel is on the rise nationwide, so you're going to need the inside scoop on the best Texas history has to offer. The Heritage Traveler newsletter is set to undergo an exciting transformation, shifting from a quarterly to a monthly publication schedule! Starting in April, you can expect the Heritage Traveler in your inbox on the fourth Thursday of each month. Readers who love Texas history like we do can look forward to even more stories, events, and attractions that inspire your next road trip or spontaneous pit stop on your way to Grandma's house. Be on the lookout in our May issue for wildflower spotting in unexpected places, and some historic roadside attractions along the way.
April 8th Total Solar Eclipse Events:
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Total Solar Eclipse Viewing Event, The Colony
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Kerrville Eclipse Festival - "Dark in the Park", Kerrville
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Eclipse 2024 at The Ridge Marketplace, Kerrville
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Total Solar Eclipse 2024 at Stonehenge II, Ingram
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Total Solar Eclipse at The Sculpture Prayer Garden, Kerrville
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Total Eclipse of the Heard, McKinney
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The Eclipse at Epic Central, Grand Prairie
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Solar Eclipse Viewing, Austin
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Solar Eclipse Watch Party, San Antonio
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Lighthouse Solar Eclipse Viewing Event, Port Isabel
Upcoming Heritage Events:
- April 12: Historic Copano Cruise 2024, Rockport
- Go back in time and be immersed in the history of Copano Bay while cruising in a Skimmer.
- April 20: Butter & Biscuits, Fort Worth
- Learn how to make butter and biscuits over a fire pit with historical interpreters.
- April 25-27: 52nd Annual Bob Wills Day, Turkey
- Experience the magic of Bob Wills’ legacy through music, dance, and community spirit.
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