The Galveston Historical Foundation (GHF) invites the public to experience the thrill of sailing aboard the 1877 Tall Ship Elissa, the Official Tall Ship of Texas, during its annual day sail series. This unique event […]
Category: History
Fort Mason Reopens After Renovations: A Beacon of History Welcomes Visitors Once More
After temporarily closing its doors for essential repairs and upgrades, Fort Mason has officially reopened, the Mason County Historical Society announced today. This historic site, nestled in the heart of Mason, TX, at 314 Spruce […]
Explore Waco’s Religious History: “Waco’s Historic Houses of Worship” Exhibit at Mayborn Museum
Baylor’s Mayborn Museum Complex has recently opened a new exhibit called “Waco’s Historic Houses of Worship.” The exhibit showcases Waco’s history through the places where people have worshipped, including churches and synagogues. Visitors can explore […]
Mother Neff State Park Honored with Lone Star Legacy Designation
Mother Neff State Park, located in the Waco, Texas area, has been awarded the Lone Star Legacy Park designation by the Texas Recreation and Parks Society (TRAPS). The park is the only state park to […]
Exploring Waco History: First H-E-B Opened in 1949
This old photo from the mid-1950s showcases Waco’s first H-E-B store, which opened its doors in 1949. The store is a part of the long and storied history of H-E-B, a grocery chain founded in […]
Baylor’s Mayborn Museum Joins Prestigious Network of Smithsonian Affiliates
The Mayborn Museum Complex, located on the campus of Baylor University in Waco, Texas, has become the first Smithsonian Affiliate in Central Texas. This new affiliation adds the Mayborn to a prestigious network of more […]
Waco History: City of Waco paper currency from 1875 Digitized and Preserved
A recently digitized engraved currency certificate issued by “The City of Waco, State of Texas” in 1875 provides a glimpse into the financial practices of the time. Measuring 9 x 19 cm, the certificate features […]
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