THF President & CEO David Preziosi participated in National Preservation Lobby Day in Washington, D.C., alongside preservationists from across the country.

Nine organizations were approved for funding in Texas Historical Foundation's Winter 2025 grant cycle.

Dallas Historical Society recognized THF director Sam Coats with the Jubilee History Maker award this month.

Bolivar Point Lighthouse Foundation used funding from its 2024 grant to restore the exterior of the Point Bolivar lighthouse to its historic condition and color.

Dallas Historical Society will use the funding to pilot their Republic of Texas Card Game, distributing 500 decks of this educational tool to Texas classrooms at no cost.

Rancho Alegre, Austin, was awarded a grant to prepare hundreds of hours of oral histories with Tejano and Conjunto musicians for public release. Since their founding in 2008, Rancho Alegre has brought national notice to these beloved but overlooked music movements with distinctly Texan roots.

The Star of Texas Award honors individuals, or businesses, for their exceptional contributions toward preserving the Lone Star State’s history and culture while inspiring its future. This year, we are pleased to announce Dale Sellers and Phoenix 1 Restoration and Construction as our honoree.

2024 was a record-breaking year for Texas Historical Foundation giving, with more dollars delivered to Texas preservationists than at any other point in our organization's history. Read on to find out where THF grants and awards made a difference in 2024.

Caddo Indian pottery is a significant aspect of the cultural heritage of the Caddo Nation, a Native American tribe that originally lived in areas that are now parts of Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. THF Board Member Lane Transou writes about their pottery, renowned for its intricate designs and functional artistry, and how it evolved significantly over the centuries to reflect social changes, tribal economic status, and tribal autonomy.