THF’s 2026 Annual Grant supports the Larry McMurtry Literary Center in Archer City as it works to reacquire rare books from McMurtry’s personal collection and establish the Larry McMurtry Personal Library. The project will preserve McMurtry’s Texas legacy, support public and scholarly access to his collection, and inspire future generations.

The Texas Historical Foundation is pleased to announce the Larry McMurtry Literary Center (LMLC) in Archer City as the recipient of its 2026 Annual Grant.

President & CEO David Preziosi joined more than 500 preservationists from across the country in Washington, D.C., for the National Preservation Summit, sponsored by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

The grant supports the Bryan Museum's Fall lecture series, “Hard-Won Freedoms in America,” exploring the experiences of Texans who faced injustice and advocated for greater rights and equality.

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.

THF’s 2026 Annual Grant supports the Larry McMurtry Literary Center in Archer City as it works to reacquire rare books from McMurtry’s personal collection and establish the Larry McMurtry Personal Library. The project will preserve McMurtry’s Texas legacy, support public and scholarly access to his collection, and inspire future generations.

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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.