Celebrating Local History by Catherine Sak
Local firefighter teaches students how fire fighters protected the community back in the day. | Courtesy City of Brenham
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by Walter Prescott Webb, not only to engage Texas students in history but also to develop future historians. Today, there are 45 chapters located in middle schools and high schools across the state.
GET KIDS INVOLVED AND ENGAGED According to the Texas State Historical Association website, the Junior Historians of Texas program was started in 1939
CREATE YOUR OWN HISTORY STATION In 2015, the Anice Read Fund awarded a grant to the City of San Augustine for the purchase and setup of a downtown oral history kiosk. They wanted to give residents the opportunity to record their stories and family histories, and also
here are a limited number of “official” Texas state historic sites, but every downtown has a unique history and stories that contribute to a sense of place—and a sense of pride. Here are several ways for your community to capitalize on what’s special about your town.
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