Preserving the real places and the real stories of Texas

EVERY PLACE
has a Story

Ongoing Projects

Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site Capital Improvements

Project Cost: $2.1 MilPhase 1 Fundraising Goal: $650,000 Learn More
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Caddo Mounds State Historic Site

Project Cost: $5.01 MilEducation Center Fundraising Goal: $2 Mil Learn More
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Courthouse Stewardship Program

Annual Fundraising Goal: $25,000 Learn More
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K-12 Education Program

Annual Fundraising Goal: $100,000 Learn More
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Preservation Scholars Program

Annual Fundraising Goal: $61,000 Learn More
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Real Places Conference

Fundraising Goal: $150,000 Learn More
Real Places Conference →
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Upcoming Events

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Dollars and Sense: Financial Management Best Practices for Nonprofits

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!! In order for nonprofits organizations to operate effectively, especially smaller organizations with limited or no staff, […]

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All the Bells and Whistles: How Texas Women Turned Homecoming Mums into a Lone Star Phenomenon

When Texans think of homecoming mums, two images come to our minds: the style of mums popular during our high […]

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Texas Bound: Syrian-Lebanese Life in the Lone Star State

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ORIGINAL DATE FOR THIS EVENT HAS CHANGED TO APRIL 30, 2025. The Syrian and Lebanese immigrants […]

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Building Sustainability in Our Organizations – Strength and Endurance (Spring 2025)

Past Matters, Spring 2025, Published 2/17/2025 Greetings! Since this is the first time we have reached out to you since […]

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Welcoming THC’s Newest State Historic Site (Spring 2025)

Past Matters, Spring 2025, Published 2/17/2025 Slaton was a railroad town, quite literally. Named after a local rancher, the town […]

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Celebrating our Supporters and Partners (Fall 2024)

Past Matters, Fall 2024, Published 10/25/24 Greetings for the fall, y’all! This year seems to have gone by faster than […]

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FTHC Gala a Tasty Success (Fall 2024)

Past Matters, Fall 2024, Posted: 10/25/24 A carefully curated menu and keynote address by Texas Monthly’s José Ralat were hallmarks […]

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