Oil!
On June 9, 1894 workmen from the American Well and Prospecting Company went to...
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Texas Surrenders to the Union
On May 30, 1865 Texas formally surrendered to the Union after the Civil War....
Santa Rita and the Permian Basin
The University of Texas tried to interest oil prospectors in 2 million acres of...
How to Find GREAT Field Trips!
Whether you’re new to the Discover Texas adventure or have been with us for...
Why Field Trips are Important
Intuitively, you’ve probably known it all along. If you’re like me, most of the...
Need Help Teaching Texas History?
How do you teach a subject you don’t know well, yourself? Or one you...
Attack on Fort Parker
On May 18, 1836 a large party of Comanche and Kiowa warriors attacked a...
A Capitol Idea
On May 18, 1888 a new capitol building was dedicated in Austin, Texas. It...
Road to Revolution: The Treaty(s) of Velasco
Texas won its independence from Mexico at the Battle of San Jacinto on 21...