Tag: Texas history

Jarred Howard, the CEO of the Juneteenth Museum, recently addressed the residents of the Historic Southside at the Van Zandt-Guinn Elementary School, questioning why beautiful assets always seem to go to other communities. This question arises as the neighborhood...

Fort Martin Scott in Texas has recently been designated as the 39th historic site by the Texas Historical Commission. This designation ensures the long-term preservation of the fort, which was originally established in 1848 near Fredericksburg to protect frontier...

The London Museum & Cafe, located in New London, Texas, is a hidden gem that surprises visitors with its well-done exhibits. Archivist Becky Tyner, a volunteer at the museum since 1997, highlights the importance of preserving the history of...

The Susanna Dickinson Museum, located at 411 E. Fifth St. in Austin, holds a significant historical background. Susanna Dickinson, a survivor of the Alamo battle, lived in the building with her daughter Angelina after her first husband, Almaron Dickinson,...

The Susanna Dickinson Museum, located at 411 E. Fifth St. in Austin, has a rich history dating back to the 19th century. Originally built by German furniture maker Joseph Hannig for his wife Susanna Dickinson, a survivor of the...