History is systematically collected information about the past. When used as the name of a field of study, history refers to the study and interpretation of the record of humans, families, and societies. Knowledge of history is often said to encompass both knowledge of past events and historical thinking skills.
Traditionally, the study of history has been considered a part of the humanities. However, in modern academia, history is increasingly classified as a social science, especially when chronology is the focus.
Genealogy :: Society and Culture
Texas :: United States

Lone Star Junction - A Texas history resource provided for Texans, tourists, historians, school students, genealogists, and interested individuals. Includes state songs, a picture gallery, historic scrapbook and documents, and Texian database. Offers history and genealogy discussion forums.
Meta Description: [ Lone Star Junction, a Texas and Texas history resource. ]
The Texas Historical Commission - A state agency based in Austin dedicated to historical preservation of Texas' architectural, archaeological, and cultural landmarks. Includes historic sites atlas, Texas Military Heritage, library, courthouse and main street preservation information, trivia, and fun facts.
36th Division Association - History and photographs of the Texas Division.
Meta Description: [ History of the Texas 36th Infantry Division ]
African-American Lumberman - Collection of photographs illustrating life for African-Americans in the timber industry. The photos were taken at the turn of the century in the East Texas region.
ArrowHeads.Com - Artifact buyers and sellers. An online artifact auction.
Barker Center for American History - Supports research and education by acquiring, preserving, and making accessible research collections and by sponsoring exhibitions, conferences, symposia, oral history projects, publications, fellowships, and grant-funded initiatives.
Meta Description: [ The Center for American History at the University of Texas at Austin is a special collections library, archive, and museum that facilitates research and sponsors programs on the historical development of the United States. The Center supports research and education by acquiring, preserving, and m... ]
Declaration of Independence of the Republic of Texas - Text of the document.
Meta Description: [ TexasAlmanac.com - Online companion to the print edition. Chronicles Texas history, government, business, and includes a searchable database of Texas towns. ]
East Texas Research Center - Collects and preserves materials covering East Texas life, culture, economy, and history in its broadest aspects. It also acts as the university archives and special collections department for Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas.
Eisenhower Birthplace - Birthplace of President Dwight D. Eisenhower in Denison, Texas, now a Texas Historic State Park. Pictures, paintings, poems, and history.
Meta Description: [ The 34th President Eisenhower's Birthplace: pictures, paintings, poems... The General was born on October 14, 1890 in Denison, Texas, now a Texas Historic State Park. ]
El MesteƱo - A magazine about Mexican-American culture and heritage in south Texas and Mexico.
Meta Description: [ El Mesteno Web Site is your source for South Texas Hispanic History and Culture. ]
Fort Tours - Guide to historic road trips and battle grounds. Also describes the book Ghosts of The Cross Timbers.
Meta Description: [ comanche, dances with wolves, santa fe trail, road trip, texas maps, road trip planner, fort sam houston, fort hood, lonesome dove, fort sill, fort worth, western, westerns, john wayne, french and indian war, bed and breakfast, apache, cherokee indian, billy the kid, family vacations, cheyenne, c... ]
History of the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast - Articles by author and historian W. T. Block, Jr., who writes about the history of the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast.
Humanities-Interactive - A collection of over 50 online educational exhibits sponsored by the Texas Humanities Resource Center. Great resource for a Texas History class.
Meta Description: [ Humanities-Interactive is a collection of over 50 online educational exhibits sponsored by the Texas Humanities Resource Center. ]
Institute of Texan Cultures - An educational center dedicated to enhancing the understanding of the history and diverse cultures of Texas through exhibits, programs, and publications. Located in San Antonio.
Irish Colonies of Texas - History, biographies, settlers, and land titles about the Irish Colonies of Mexican Texas.
Meta Description: [ History, biographies, settlers, land titles and more about the Irish Colonies of Mexican Texas ]
Museum Exhibits - Exhibits on display at the Texas Military Forces Museum located at Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas.
Portraits of Texas Governors - Texas State Library - Features official portraits, mini-biographies, names, timeline of significant events, historic documents, and rare photos. Includes archives, and links.
Meta Description: [ Biographies of all of the governors of Texas, complete with official portraits, timeline of events, revealing documents, and rare photos. ]
Roots-L Texas: Military - Texas genealogical and historical information and links.
Meta Description: [ Texas genealogical and historical information and links, sponsored by RootsWeb and ROOTS-L ]
Scranton Texas - The history of a small rural community in west central Texas, from its establishment in the 19th century to its decline after World War II.
Meta Description: [ This website has information on Scranton, Texas, its history, pioneer families, schools, churches and cemeteries. ]
Sons of DeWitt Colony Texas - Events in the region covered by the colony in the period 1700-1846, current Caldwell, Comal, DeWitt, Fayette, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Hays, Jackson, Lavaca, Victoria and Wilson counties.
Meta Description: [ The web of relationships and events in the region covered by the DeWitt Colony in the period 1700-1846, current Caldwell, Comal, DeWitt, Fayette, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Hays, Jackson, Lavaca, Victoria and Wilson counties by Don Guillermo McKeehan y Patterson (Wallace L. McKeehan) ]
State Preservation Board - Purpose is to preserve the State Capitol and General Land Office buildings and grounds. Includes information on visitor's center, special events, and Capitol restoration project.
Texana Living History Association - Provides first person living history presentations. Also provides 1800's campsites, and chuckwagon programs and Biographies of some famous 1800's Texans.
Texas Almanac: Texas History - Includes timeline, Travis leter from the Alamo, and highlights of the state's history.
Meta Description: [ TexasAlmanac.com - Online companion to the print edition. Chronicles Texas history, government, business, and includes a searchable database of Texas towns. ]
Texas Arrowheads and Indian Artifacts - Photo gallery of arrowhead and artifact types found in Texas with information about lithic technology.
Meta Description: [ Texas Arrowheads vitual museum with projectile point typology, updated Archaeological information, descriptions and photos of Texas arrowheads and Indian artifacts. First hand reports on unique Archaeological sites and finds! ]
Texas Conservation History - A guide to the records on individuals who have led in the effort to protect Texas natural resources.
Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program - By the Texas Historical Commission, features history of the courthouses in Texas, grants available, and programs.
Texas Historic Sites Atlas Home Page - The Texas Historic Sites Atlas is a searchable database documenting more than 100,000 historic places and structures through site records and interactive maps.
Texas History - Brief history of the Lone Star State, including the Alamo, Sam Houston, and the Texas flag.
Meta Description: [ Remember the Alamo! Texas history for the Alamo, Sam Houston, the state flag, and more. ]
Texas History and Culture - Directory of links to sites about the history of the state.
Meta Description: [ Texas culture, Texas music, Texas music history,
Texas dance, Texas dance history, Texas history, Texas culture, Texas history teachers,
Texas history educators, teaching Texas History ]
Texas Memorial Museum - Established by the Texas Legislature to document, preserve, exhibit, and study the incredible natural and cultural heritage of the state.
Meta Description: [ The Texas Natural Science Center is a non-profit organization that serves the public by preserving, studying and interpreting the natural science of Texas ]
Texas Prehistory - Article, with bibliography, on the study of prehistorical people and cultures in the state.
Texas Research Helps - Directory of sites on history and genealogy in the state.
Texas State Cemetery - Includes history, restoration project, Texans buried there, and photographs.
Texas State Historical Association - Dedicated to foster the appreciation, understanding, and teaching of the rich and unique history of Texas.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission - Home to the official archived history of Texas.
Texas Timeline - a timeline of Texas history starting in the 1500s through the present.
Texas Treasures - Features images of artifacts and historic documents held by the Texas State Archives, including the famous Travis letter from the Alamo.
Meta Description: [ This exhibition highlights the greatest treasures of the Texas State Library and Archives, from Travis' Letter from the Alamo to the original Ordinance of Secession, from historic flags to wanted posters for Sam Bass and Clyde Barrow. New treasures and topics will be added on a periodic basis. ]
The Daughters of the Republic of Texas Library - Part of the Alamo historical complex in San Antonio, Texas. The library has been developed and is supported and maintained by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas for the use of all researchers. The non-circulating collections pertain to the history of Texas, San Antonio, and the Alamo.
Meta Description: [ DRTL ]
The Handbook of Texas Online - A multidisciplinary encyclopedia of Texas history, geography, and culture.
The Myth and Meaning of Texas Independence - A historical look at March 2, 1836.
The Seguin Family Historical Society - Juan N. Seguin, Carvajal and related families' genealogies, with historical information on Seguin, along with news of modern observances.
Meta Description: [ Colonel Juan Seguin - Hero of the Texas Revolution - his life of service and dedication to the freedom of Texas ]
The Texas Constitutions Digitization Project - Presents the 12 historic constitutions of Texas spanning 1824-1836.
Meta Description: [ Texas Constitutions Digitization Project ]
The Texas Empire - American Local History Network - Offers information pertaining to exhibits and artifacts of historical significance. Provides assistance to contributors publishing data to internet community. Member ALHN. Includes links.
The Texas Record Project - A non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of historical photographs from around the state. Collections information, submission guidelines.
Meta Description: [ The Texas Record Project is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of historical photographs from around the great state of Texas. ]
The Texian Web - Dedicated to the scholarly and historically accurate depiction of Texas History. This family-oriented educational resource is suitable for use by all ages.
Meta Description: [ The Texian Web consortium is dedicated to the scholarly and historically accuracate depiction of Texas History. This family-oriented educational resource that is suitable for use by all ages. ]
World War II Units - History of the units from Texas.
WPA Life Histories from Texas - First person accounts of life in the state. Collected by the Federal Writers' Project of the Works Progess Administration during the Depression.
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