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Upcoming Events

Under One Fence: The Land and Legacy of the Waggoner Ranch

The Waggoner Ranch is the largest contiguous ranch in the United States. The story of this land spans multiple generations and even more North Texas counties. Join us to learn about this Texas gem!

The Power of Pitch – Mastering Your Year-end Appeal

This two-hour long workshop is for anyone who is new to donor appeals or just needs a quick refresher on […]

Settlement and Survival Along the Lower Rio Grande

In 1749, Spain appointed José de Escandón with a project to bring settlers north from the interior provinces of the Seno Mexican to the area between the Rio Grande and San Antonio river, known as Nuevo Santander. Small towns were established along the Rio Grande, and settlers formed not only sizeable settlements but ranches and farms. Join us for a virtual presentation and discussion with Mary Margaret McAllen exploring the success of these settlers and the arrival of newcomers over the next decades.

Evolution of Overnight Accommodations

Join Leslie Wolfenden, THC’s Historic Resources Survey Coordinator, for a virtual presentation and discussion exploring the evolution of boarding houses and hotels, auto camps, cabin camps, cottage courts, motor courts, and more recently the motor inn and highway hotel.