THF welcomes Sharron Rogers as Chair of the Board of Directors for the upcoming fiscal year, and thanks outgoing Chair Eric Griffin for his past year of service.

Eight organizations have been awarded funding in THF's Spring 2026 grant cycle. From preserving historic structures to engaging new audiences through education and collections, this quarter’s grantees reflect the many ways Texas history is being explored, protected, and shared across the state.

The Texas Historical Foundation is pleased to share the winners of the 2026 Michael C. Duda Preservation Awards, the second installment of the biennial awards recognizing excellence in the preservation of historic architecture.

Funding was given for the museum collection's conservation updates, part of a long-term museum master plan to reinterpret collections. Work included the conservation of three documents central to Taylor Museum's collection: the Indian Treaty Memorandum, the 1851 Jacob De Cordova/Creuzbaur Map of Texas, and 1869 City of Waco map.

A THF grant is helping to restore the historic 1840s Guerrant Cabin at the Sam Houston Memorial Museum by supporting the replacement of rotted and damaged logs, ensuring this important piece of Texas history is preserved for future generations.

The Texas Archeological Society in Austin will use their grant to launch a two-year stewardship initiative that equips landowners and educators with the knowledge and resources to help protect Texas' archeological sites for future generations.

As the United States commemorates the 250th anniversary of its founding, this article explores the often-overlooked role Texas and Spain played in the American Revolution. Through the leadership of Bernardo de Gálvez and the contributions of Spanish Texas, readers will discover how military victories, vital supply routes, and Texas ranchers helped support the fight for American independence.

Norma Schreiner’s Eight Miles from the Front Gate is a lively, novelistic memoir that weaves Texas history, ranching lore, and her own larger-than-life journey—from the Y.O. Ranch to a life of adventure—into an entertaining and affectionate portrait of a life well lived.

In 2025, the Texas Historical Foundation invested $236,453 in communities working to protect the places and stories that define our state. From historic buildings finding new life to archeological research deepening our understanding of Texas’ past, 31 projects across the state received needed support to move from intention to action.