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This week in Texas history, Texas hero and fearless military leader Sam Houston was elected as the first President of th...
09/03/2026

This week in Texas history, Texas hero and fearless military leader Sam Houston was elected as the first President of the Republic of Texas.

Watch the full video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltRz4YfpweE

H. Groves’ 1837 “Map of the Republic of Texas…” is considered the first printed map showing the original twenty-three co...
08/31/2026

H. Groves’ 1837 “Map of the Republic of Texas…” is considered the first printed map showing the original twenty-three counties of the Republic of Texas at the time of its establishment.

Along with the original counties, this lithograph also features three proposed rail lines, various rivers and creeks, and notations indicating territories occupied by Native Americans.

Learn more:
https://medium.com/save-texas-history/map-of-the-republic-of-texas-shewing-sic-its-division-into-counties-and-latest-improvements-to-a311e18ab080

On August 28, 1945, native Texan and U.S. Navy Commander Samuel David Dealey, one of America’s most decorated and distin...
08/28/2026

On August 28, 1945, native Texan and U.S. Navy Commander Samuel David Dealey, one of America’s most decorated and distinguished WWII submarine commanders received his posthumous Medal of Honor.

Born in Dallas in 1906, Dealey commanded the USS Harder during World War II, successfully leading the submarine on five patrols before tragically losing his life during the sixth.

Learn more:
https://www.tshaonline.org/texas-day-by-day/entry/959

As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, we wanted to highlight five American Revo...
08/27/2026

As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, we wanted to highlight five American Revolution Veterans who were among the earliest to migrate to Spanish and Mexican Texas.

Not only do their stories help paint a picture of a post-war America, but they also help to explain how early settlements, governments, and civic institutions were established in Texas.

Read more:
https://medium.com/save-texas-history/american-revolutionaries-in-texas-part-ii-pioneering-patriots-22a5b4696e77

Did you know that the U.S. once attempted to buy Texas from Mexico for a mere $5 million?This week in Texas history, Pre...
08/26/2026

Did you know that the U.S. once attempted to buy Texas from Mexico for a mere $5 million?

This week in Texas history, President Andrew Jackson offered Mexico $5 million to purchase the territory that made up the Mexican province of Texas, which the Mexican government rejected outright.

Watch the full video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYUR06e-7zk

As we celebrate LBJ’s birthday this week, we wanted to share this stunning, detailed map of Blanco County that was creat...
08/24/2026

As we celebrate LBJ’s birthday this week, we wanted to share this stunning, detailed map of Blanco County that was created by legendary GLO draftsperson Eltea Armstrong to honor the 36th President of the United States and his deep ties to the region.

Adorned with the Presidential Seal, this map features the county’s original land grants, major rivers and areas of higher elevation, as well as annotations by Armstrong in beautiful calligraphy.

Learn more:
https://medium.com/save-texas-history/celebrating-lbjs-birthday-with-a-map-of-blanco-county-4bc09c30f14a

Meet Gary Pinkerton at the 2026 Save Texas History Symposium!Gary is an author, independent researcher, and Fellow of th...
08/21/2026

Meet Gary Pinkerton at the 2026 Save Texas History Symposium!

Gary is an author, independent researcher, and Fellow of the East Texas Historical Association who currently serves as the Executive Director of the Alliance for Texas History.

He will be discussing his book, “Bridles and Biscuits: Contraband Culture in Spanish East Texas,” which details the story of the exiled “Adaeseños” on the Trinity River and the subsequent rise of contraband trade in the region.

Learn more about our speakers and register for the Symposium here:
https://sthsymposium.vfairs.com/en/ #

Friends of the Texas Historical Commission’s Preservation Scholars Program recently visited the Alamo.Dr. George Jaramil...
08/20/2026

Friends of the Texas Historical Commission’s Preservation Scholars Program recently visited the Alamo.

Dr. George Jaramillo of the Texas General Land Office and staff of the Alamo Trust, Inc. hosted undergraduate and graduate interns participating in the program, giving them a unique opportunity to see the work involved in preserving, interpreting, and managing one of Texas’ most important historical sites.

Learn more:
https://medium.com/save-texas-history/friends-of-the-texas-historical-commissions-preservation-scholars-program-visits-the-alamo-76b8699cf27d

Near the Medina River, 4,000 Spanish troops clashed with 1,400 rebels who were attempting to pull Texas away from Spain,...
08/19/2026

Near the Medina River, 4,000 Spanish troops clashed with 1,400 rebels who were attempting to pull Texas away from Spain, this week in Texas history.

The Battle of Medina is known as one of the bloodiest battles in Texas history, lasting four hours and resulting in close to 1,000 soldiers killed.

Watch the full video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqO7GIx-gyI

Prior to the Texas Revolution, cartographer David H. Burr’s 1833 map of Texas is known as the most important American-pr...
08/17/2026

Prior to the Texas Revolution, cartographer David H. Burr’s 1833 map of Texas is known as the most important American-printed map of the state at that time.

Despite being part of the Mexican state of Coahuila y Tejas, Burr depicts Texas as its own entity and features newly added empresario colonies, including unsuccessful colonization projects in the Texas Panhandle.

Learn more:
https://txglo.medium.com/david-h-burr-texas-1833-46120af3a1a8

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