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This monument honors the 1945 Iwo Jima flag raising and Marine sacrifice; the nearby museum tells the story of their valor.

This monument honors the 1945 Iwo Jima flag raising and Marine sacrifice; the nearby museum tells the story of their valor.

Palmito Ranch Battlefield marks the final land battle of the Civil War, fought May 12–13, 1865, near Brownsville, Texas.

Palo Alto Battlefield marks

1846’s first major U.S.-Mexico clash, starting the Mexican-American War.

Ferdinand Lindheimer House preserves the 1852 home of Texas’s “Father of Botany” and early German settler life.

Port Isabel Lighthouse, built in 1852, is Texas’s only public lighthouse and served as a Civil War lookout and beacon.

Resaca de la Palma National Battlefield marks a key 1846 U.S. victory in the Mexican–American War near Brownsville.

Fort Martin Scott, built in 1848, was the first U.S. Army frontier post in Texas, protecting settlers and travelers.

Harper Pioneer Museum displays artifacts, photos, and stories highlighting the pioneer era and local settler history.

Pioneer Museum is home to ten historic structures staged to showcase daily life across Gillespie County’s rich history.

King Ranch, founded in 1853, is the nation’s largest ranch and a National Historic Landmark in Texas ranching history.

Schreiner Mansion, built in 1879, showcases Victorian architecture and the legacy of Texas pioneer Charles Schreiner.

Self-guided trail of 17 Gillespie County schools (1847–1936) preserves Hill Country architecture and education heritage.

State Park showcases a living history German-Texan farmstead with historic buildings and early Hill Country life.

Lyndon B. Johnson’s birthplace, boyhood home, and ranch are preserved to tell his journey from Texas roots to president.

Museum honoring Admiral Nimitz and telling the story of WWII in the Pacific through exhibits on his life and command.

Presidio La Bahía in Goliad, built 1749, is a restored Spanish fort

and a key site in Texas Revolution history.

Landmark Inn tells the story of migration, industry, and preservation on the Medina River in historic Castroville, Texas.

The museum showcases South Texas history through artifacts, shipwrecks, and exhibits on early explorers and settlers.

The Roma Historic District preserves an intact 1800s border town that served as a key Rio Grande port and trade hub.

The museum highlights the lives of two major Texas political figures: Governor Briscoe and Vice President Jack Garner.

Whitehead Memorial Museum preserves local history with pioneer buildings, artifacts, and Judge Roy Bean’s grave.

This historic site marks the 1836 Battle of Coleto Creek, where Col. Fannin surrendered during the Texas Revolution.

Trevino-Uribe Rancho is an 1830s fortified Spanish Colonial home, preserving early borderlands ranching history.

Fort Brown, established in 1846 as Fort Texas, is Texas’s first U.S. Army post and key site in the Mexican–American War.

Opened in 1929, the Majestic Theatre is San Antonio’s oldest and largest atmospheric theater, seating over 2,200 guests.

The Witte Museum preserves Texas history through artifacts, historic homes, and exhibits from prehistory to today.

The Alamo in San Antonio preserves the 1836 battle site, symbolizing Texas independence and rich frontier history.

Built in 1749, the Spanish Governor’s Palace is Texas’s last colonial presidio, preserving Spanish frontier history.

Casa Navarro honors José Antonio Navarro, Tejano leader and Texas Independence signer at his original 1850s home.

San Antonio Missions, Texas’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site, preserve Spanish frontier history and an enduring legacy.

The Institute of Texan Cultures explores Texas’s diverse heritage and preserves the histories of its cultural groups.

In 1877 Fulton Mansion had its mansard roof and ornate trim, interior gas lighting, flush toilets, and other refinements.