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Beginning May 1, the Texas Historical Commission (THC) will accept applications for undertold Texas historical markers. In an effort to address historical gaps and promote a diversity of topics, the THC utilizes general marker application funds to sponsor these markers that represent an untold or undertold aspect of Texas history.
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Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Glenn Frankel, who is receiving accolades for his new book The Searchers: The Making of an American Legend, which explores the saga of Comanche captive Cynthia Anne Parker, is one of four distinguished speakers at a free symposium in Central Texas hosted by the Mason County Historical Commission.
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With the approach of Memorial Day on May 27, take time this month to honor the heroic servicemen and women who gave their lives defending our nation. A special Memorial Day Program will take place at the National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg on May 27 at 10 a.m. The event is free and open to the public.
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May is Preservation Month, and to celebrate the Texas Historical Commission (THC) will offer free admission to all 20 THC state historic sites operated by the agency on Sunday, May 12. A complete list and directions to the sites, several of which have been recently renovated or restored, can be found at www.texashistoricsites.com.
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Travelers planning a trip through Texas can go much farther than before with the Texas Historical Commission’s (THC) updated Texas Time Travel website. The THC recently launched the enhanced TexasTimeTravel.com featuring more in-depth information to easily explore Texas’ historic sites and cities across all 10 Texas Heritage Trail Regions.
