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Alamo
de Parras
Alamo de Parras, or ADP to its fans, began as a site that explored
the early days of the Spanish military at the Alamo but expanded
into a significant source for information on the battle. The site
is highly recommended to both casual and serious students of the
Alamo.
Brazoria County Historical
Museum
The Brazoria County Historical Museum is located in Angleton,
Texas, in the heart of Stephen F. Austin’s Colony.
Their site contains an on-line exhibit on the history of
Austin’s Colony.
City
of Gonzales
Managed by the City of Gonzales, this
web site is useful to potential visitors
or anyone who would like to know about
this important early Texas settlement.
Daughters
of the Republic of Texas
The Daughters of the Republic of Texas
were formed in 1891 with the goal of
perpetuating the memory and spirit of
the men and women who achieved and maintained
the independence of Texas. This site
lists DRT information and lists the properties
curated by the organization.
Daughters of
the Republic of Texas Library
Located on the grounds of the Alamo,
the Daughters of the Republic of Texas Library
is a research facility. Their site contains
information about the library's holding
but also has a chronology and other useful
information. The DRTL maintains vertical
files on the Alamo Defenders.
The Daughters of the Lone Star Republic was organized in 1891
as a way of perpetuating forever the memory of the Texas pioneer
families and soldiers of the Republic of Texas by forming an
association of their descendants.
Women interested in joining the DRT will find eligibility requirements
as
well as contact information on this web page.
George
Nelson's Alamo Pictures
Artist and historian George Nelson has been documenting Texas history
through art and sculpture for the past twenty years. This link
is to paintings by Nelson from his book entitled The Alamo:
An Illustrated History.
Goliad
State Historical Park
The site of the execution of more than 300 Texan and American
volunteers, the name Goliad is forever linked to the Texas Revolution.
Their web site gives a brief historical overview of this old
Spanish fort in addition to information to prospective visitors.
Links
To Some Texas History Primary Source Documents On The Internet
Roger A. Griffin, Emeritus Professor of History, Austin Community
College,
has created a site that provides instant links to primary documents
related
to Texas history. His site contains a chronological table of contents,
making it easy for anyone to use.
Presidio
La Bahia
Presidio La Bahia located near Goliad, was established in
1749. Their web site contains information useful to both general
visitors and students of Texas history.
Presidial,
Coahuila (y Texas)
Relatos y personajes de la historia de Coahuila (y Texas). Español
Republic
of Texas Museum
The Republic of Texas Museum was created by the Daughters of
the Republic of Texas Inc. shortly after the organization was
founded in 1891. It’s mission is to preserve the heritage
of the Republic of Texas historic period and to educate the
public about the history and culture of that time. The collection
includes approximately 3000 artifacts as well as a photographic
collection and archives.
Sam
Houston Memorial Museum
Located in Huntsville, Texas, the Sam Houston Memorial Museum
is dedicated to the life & times of General Sam Houston.
Houston former Governor of Tennessee, victor over Santa Anna
in the Texas War of Independence, first President of the Republic
of Texas, Senator from the State of Texas and Governor of the
State of Texas.
San
Antonio Convention and Visitors Bureau
Coming to San Antonio to see the Alamo and need information on
lodging and other travel needs. Check with the SACVB.
San
Jacinto Monument Museum
On April 21, 1836, the Texan Army commanded by General Sam
Houston reversed the defeats at the Alamo and Goliad. Today the "Plains
of San Jacinto"
is part of a Texas State Historical Park.
Sons
of DeWitt Colony
Next to Austin’s Colony, Green DeWitt’s Colony
was the most successful of those established by Anglo empresarios.
Managed by Wallace L. McKeehan, the Sons of DeWitt Colony is
a wealth of information on early Texas history. One of the best
Texas history sites on the web!
Sons
of the Republic of Texas
The Sons of the Republic of Texas are men whose ancestors
lived in Texas from March 2, 1836 to February 19, 1846. The Sons
of the Republic of Texas was organized as a way for men to honor
their Texas heritage. Visit their web site to learn more about
this organization and its mission to promote Texas history.
Star
of the Republic Museum: The Historical Museum of the
Texas Republic
Located at Washington-on-the-Brazos, the Star of the Republic
Museum interprets the history of the Republic of Texas and its
influences.
Texas
Association of Museums
The Texas Association of Museums is a statewide organization
that promotes professional standards among Texas museums. TAM
headquarters maintains an e-mail list of it members in case you
want to contact someone in your area.
The
Texas Constitutions Digitization Project
Presented by the Tarlton Law Library, The University of Texas
at Austin, The Texas Constitutions Digitization Project contains
the text of all the constitutions which have governed Texas.
It includes the Mexican Federal Constitution of 1824, the Constitution
of Coahuila y Tejas, the Constitution for the State of Texas
proposed by the colonists in 1833 as well as the constitutions
of the Republic of Texas and the State. Contains a search engine.
Texas
Historical Commission
The mission of the Texas Historical Commission is to protect
and preserve the state’s historic and prehistoric resources
for the use, education, enjoyment and economic benefit of present
and future generations. Its web site describes its many programs.
Texas
State Cemetery
Located in Austin, Texas, the Texas State Cemetery is the
final resting place of many famous Texans. Visitors to this cite
can use the index to learn who is buried in this hallowed ground.
Texas
State Historical Association
Established on March 2, 1897, the Texas State Historical
Association is the oldest society of professional and lay historians
in the state. Membership in TSHA is open to anyone interested
in Texas history. Members receive the Southwestern Historical
Quarterly. TSHA also maintains an on-line version of the
award wining New Handbook of Texas, available to all researchers
with just the click of a mouse.
Washington-on-the-Brazos
State Historical Park
Washington-on-the-Brazos, the birth place of the Republic
of Texas, is now a Texas State Park. Their web site gives a brief
historical overview in additions to information for prospective
visitors.
The
Texas General Land Office Save Texas History Program
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