The Fort Worth Live Stock Exchange
When we think of the Stock Exchange, most of us think of Wall Street...
Gonzales, Texas – “Come and Take It!”
The “Come and Take It” flag has made a recent resurgence. You’ll see it...
Gonzales, Texas – Birthplace of Revolution
When we think of the Texas Revolution, we usually focus on the period between...
José Antonio Navarro – Texas Patriot
Neither fortune nor misfortune describe a man. José Navarro had plenty of both, but...
General John “Black Jack” Pershing
John Joseph Pershing was born September 13, 1860 near Laclede, Missouri–the oldest son of...
The Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900
June 1 through November 30 is considered Hurricane Season with 80% percent of hurricanes...
Discover Texas is Different
There’s a reason I named our state history program “Discover Texas”! The key word...
The Battle of Walker’s Creek
Sisterdale is always a favorite destination of ours–right down the road from Luckenbach.On June...
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...