THF Grant Presentation: Gault School of Archaeological Research
The Texas Historical Foundation recently visited the Gault School of Archaeological Research in Florence to present a Spring 2026 grant supporting the expansion of archaeology education programs for K–12 students.
The funding will help bring hands-on archaeological learning opportunities to students both at the renowned Gault Site and in classrooms across Texas, inspiring the next generation of historians, scientists, and preservationists.
The Gault Site is one of the most significant archaeological sites in North America. Research conducted there transformed our understanding of the earliest peoples of the Americas, providing evidence that humans were present on the continent thousands of years earlier than previously believed.
For those interested in learning more about the site and the groundbreaking work of archaeologist Dr. Michael Collins, we recommend The Stones Are Speaking, an award-winning documentary by filmmaker Olive Talley. The film recently received the Texas Historical Commission's 2025 Award of Excellence in Media Achievement and is available on PBS, Amazon Prime, Apple TV, and other streaming platforms.
