Congratulations to Texas History Day Winners

Texas History DayCongratulations to the winners of Texas History Day, which took place May 4-5th in Austin.  See the results.

2012 Texas Quiz Show

The Texas Quiz Show State Championship also took place. Congratulations to the team from Baker Middle School in Corpus Christi.

New TSHA Books Now Available

They Called It the War Effort: Oral Histories from World War II Orange, Texas by Louis Faircahild describes remarkable changes in Orange, Texas during WWII. Now back in print and expanded, this second edition is published by TSHA.

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Álvar Nuñez  Cabeza de Vaca: The Great Pedestrian of North and South America by Donald E. Chipman chronicles the famed Spanish explorer's explorations in both North and South America. Read more...

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The Handbook of Texas Music, Second Edition Defines State's Musical Legacy

The Handbook of Texas Music, Second Edition  presents completely updated entries and new and expanded coverage of the musicians, ensembles, dance halls, festivals, businesses, orchestras, organizations, and genres that have helped define the state's musical legacy. Celebrate the musical tapestry of Texas from A to Z!  Find out more...

Support the Annual Fund: It Makes a Difference
Donations to the Annual Fund support the Association's Texas History Day program. Earlier this month over 1,100 students traveled to Austin to compete for the chance to advance to National History Day in College Park, MD. Read more...
Adopt-A-County and Adopt-A-Town: Great Gifts for Texans

A Perfect Gift for Texans!The Texas Almanac is offering Texans the unprecedented opportunity to stake a claim to their own special part of Texas. Great for Mother's Day, teacher gifts, and graduation, Adopt-A-Town or Adopt-A-County makes a unique gift.

Spring Riding Line Newsletter

Spring 2012 Riding LineDownload your copy now!Acrobat PDF file, requires Acrobat Reader
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Texas Mission Notecard Collection
Send your friends or family messages in one of our Texas Missions Notecards. 
 
With 6 Texas mission photos included, you will receive 2 cards of each mission and 12 envelopes. Each card features a photo of a Texas mission with its history back of the notecard.

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Order the Texas Almanac 2012-2013

Texas Almanac 2012-2013 

The new edition features articles on the Civil War in Texas, professional football in Texas, and music legend Willie Nelson’s influence on the Austin music scene. The Texas Almanac has been chronicling the geography, history, economy, and culture of Texas since 1857. Order now!

Willie Nelson Fine Art Print Limited Edition

Willie Nelson GicléeThe Texas State Historical Association is proud to release the Willie Nelson Fine Art Print Limited Edition based on the original artwork by Lamberto Alvarez that will be featured on the cover of the Texas Almanac 2012-2013. To celebrate the upcoming release of the Texas Almanac this November, TSHA has decided to produce this Limited Edition of only 254 in honor of the 254 counties in Texas.  Read more.

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