Austin History and Research Resources
Locate stories and research materials, libraries, museums, and special collections related to the history of Austin. Read about Texas military history, landmarks, famous people. Find local statistics on Austin weather and cost of living as well as Texas trivia.
Barbed Wire History in Texas
Read the fascinating tale of the development of barbed wire. It didn't start in Texas but once it got here, it changed history.
Read the fascinating tale of the development of barbed wire. It didn't start in Texas but once it got here, it changed history.
Cinco de Mayo History & Events
Learn about the history of the holiday and how Austin celebrates.
Learn about the history of the holiday and how Austin celebrates.
Juneteenth History & Events
Discover the significance of this holiday that originated in Texas and how it is celebrated here each year.
Discover the significance of this holiday that originated in Texas and how it is celebrated here each year.
Slavery in Texas
Take a look at the development and evolution of slavery as it was practiced in Texas.
Take a look at the development and evolution of slavery as it was practiced in Texas.
Texas Flag Trivia
Take this little test to see if you know what the Texas flag looks like. Find trivia even when choosing the wrong flag.
Take this little test to see if you know what the Texas flag looks like. Find trivia even when choosing the wrong flag.
Texas Independence Day; March 2, 1836
The Republic of Texas was born on March 2, 1836 when a delegation at Washington-on-the-Brazos adopted the Texas Declaration of Independence. Get a little history and see how we celebrate each year.
The Republic of Texas was born on March 2, 1836 when a delegation at Washington-on-the-Brazos adopted the Texas Declaration of Independence. Get a little history and see how we celebrate each year.
Austin History Center Association
Nonprofit citizens group that supports the Austin History Center, providing assistance with exhibits, education, monetary support, and garnering public support for various projects.
Nonprofit citizens group that supports the Austin History Center, providing assistance with exhibits, education, monetary support, and garnering public support for various projects.
Sebastopol State Historical Park
Located in Seguin, the main attraction at the site is an 1856 Greek Revival-style house. In addition to tours there are special events such as the Sebastopol Pumpkin Patch pumpkin carving contest for K-6 kids and Toast to Texas each March with an afternoon of patriotic speeches, music, and reenactments of Texas Independence.
Located in Seguin, the main attraction at the site is an 1856 Greek Revival-style house. In addition to tours there are special events such as the Sebastopol Pumpkin Patch pumpkin carving contest for K-6 kids and Toast to Texas each March with an afternoon of patriotic speeches, music, and reenactments of Texas Independence.
Texas Treasures
From the Texas State Library, sections containing artifacts, documents, and essays on the history of the Texas Republic, the Texas Rangers, flags, and other Texas history topics.
From the Texas State Library, sections containing artifacts, documents, and essays on the history of the Texas Republic, the Texas Rangers, flags, and other Texas history topics.
The Yellow Rose of Texas
The story of Emily West, a free African-American servant who's actions during the Battle of San Jacinto became a popular Texas myth. Later known as "The Yellow Rose of Texas," read her story, view images of her passport and 1858 sheet music for the song.
The story of Emily West, a free African-American servant who's actions during the Battle of San Jacinto became a popular Texas myth. Later known as "The Yellow Rose of Texas," read her story, view images of her passport and 1858 sheet music for the song.