A popular joke in the Soviet Union went like this: “The future is certain. Only the past is unpredictable.” The quip poked fun at both the Communist party’s confidence that socialism would soon rule ...
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Historic Texas landmark reopens after $54 million restoration
A defining landmark in Texas history is welcoming visitors once again. Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site has ...
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The Republic of Texas holds a unique place in American history as a short-lived independent nation. In this special four-part blog post series, I will be diving into the intriguing world of the ...
The first Texans -- Exploration and adventure, 1519-1689 -- Spanish Texas, 1690-1779 -- Spanish Texas in the age of revolutions, 1779-1821 -- Mexican Texas, 1821-1835 -- The Texas revolution, ...
In 1843, Sam Houston toiled away at a desk in a sixteen-by-sixteen-foot log cabin not far from the muddy banks of the Brazos River. From that makeshift office in Washington-on-the-Brazos, about ...
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Historic birthplace of Texas reopens after $54 million restoration
A defining landmark in Texas history is welcoming visitors once again. Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site has reopened following a $54 million restoration aimed at preserving and ...
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