Empresario Sterling Robertson
Sterling Clack Robertson was empresario of Robertson’s colony, a huge tract of land covering...
2019 Capitol Days!
Spaces available, but register quickly!
The State Fair of Texas
Have you met Big Tex? The official greeter of the State Fair of Texas...
Which Way Tree Nominated for Distinction
I got the nicest letter last week from Ray Johnson, history enthusiast, letting me...
New Exhibit at the Alamo
“… it is more important to occupy this Post than I imagined when I...
Need Vacation Ideas?
Are you looking for something fun to do this summer? A change of pace–hopefully...
Happy Birthday, Amon Carter!
As I’ve researched a number of famous people for this year’s Happy Birthday series, I’ve...
Happy Birthday, Oliver Loving!
Oliver Loving, son of Joseph and Susannah Loving of Kentucky, was born December 4,...
Happy Birthday, President Dwight D. Eisenhower!
Dwight David Eisenhower, who would become a beloved World War II General (Five Stars)...
Waco Mammoth Site becomes a National Monument!
It’s been a week for recognizing historical sites in Texas! First the San Antonio...