Texas is home to over 1000 historical societies, preservation organizations, and heritage groups. From major institutions in Austin, Houston, and Dallas to small-town societies preserving local heritage, these organizations maintain vital connections to Texas's rich past.
Featured Historical Societies
Brownsville Historical Association
Location: Brownsville, TX
Founded: 1954
Website: brownsvillehistory.org
Bullock Texas State History Museum
Location: Austin, TX
Founded: 2001
Comprehensive museum telling the "Story of Texas" through three floors of interactive exhibits. Features Texas Revolution, oil industry, space exploration, and diverse cultures that shaped the Lone Star State
Website: thestoryoftexas.com
Gillespie County Historical Society
Location: Fredericksburg, TX
Founded: 1934
Website: pioneermuseum.net
Harris County Historical Society
Location: Houston, TX
Founded: 1923
Website: harriscountyhistory.org
Heritage Museum of Big Spring
Location: Big Spring, TX
Founded: 1970
Website: bigspringtxhistorymuseum.com
Nueces County Historical Society
Location: Corpus Christi, TX
Founded: 1952-11-08
Website: nuecescountyhistoricalsociety.org
Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
Location: Dallas, TX
Founded: 1989
Chronicles life, assassination, and legacy of President John F. Kennedy. Located in former Texas School Book Depository, features extensive exhibits on JFK, 1960s America, and events of November 22, 1963. Since opening on Presidents' Day in 1989, the museum has welcomed over 6 million visitors from around the world
Website: jfk.org
The Alamo
Location: San Antonio, TX
Founded: 1718
Iconic 1836 battle site and former Spanish mission. Sacred shrine of Texas liberty preserving the legacy of Travis, Bowie, Crockett and defenders who died for Texas independence
Website: thealamo.org
Dallas County Heritage Society
Location: Dallas, TX
Founded: 1966
Website: dallasheritagevillage.org
Denton County Office of History & Culture
Location: Denton, TX
Website: dentoncounty.gov/289/History-Culture
Hays County Historical Commission
Location: San Marcos, TX
Founded: 1953
Website: hayshistoricalcommission.com
North Fort Worth Historical Society
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Founded: 1976
Website: stockyardsmuseum.org
San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum
Location: San Antonio, TX
Founded: 2017
Website: saaacam.org
Tarrant County Black Historical & Genealogical Society
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Founded: 1974
Website: tarrantcountyblackhistory.org
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- Texas State Historical Association - Statewide history organization
- Texas Historical Commission - State historic preservation office
- Texas State Library and Archives - State archives in Austin