The premier preservation conference in Texas wrapped up last week in Austin with over 900 attendees. Hosted and organized by the Friends of the Texas Historic Commission, the conference featured educational sessions, panels, and keynotes for professionals and volunteers working to preserve the historic resources across the state. Since 2024, THF has supported scholarships at the conference, enabling students, volunteers, and community organizations to attend. THF tabled a booth during the opening Meet Up event, and President & CEO David Preziosi participated in several popular panel presentations to spread the word about our advocacy work, grant programs, and tips for a successful funding application. 

David Preziosi, THF President & CEO

THF presents a grant to the Friends of the THC

THF Board Members presented a grant to Texas Heritage Project of American Indians in Texas - Spanish Colonial Missions (AITSM) April 4 in San Antonio. The organization will use the funding to build interactive digital maps that illuminate the cumulative history of First Peoples from the 1600s onward in present-day South Texas and Northern Mexico.

The spring board meeting of the Texas Historical Foundation Board of Directors was held in Austin this month, hosted by the Texas General Land Office (GLO) at their downtown office. Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. (pictured above with THF President & CEO David Preziosi and Board Chair Brian Costanza), stopped by the meeting to talk about the work of the GLO. After the meeting, the board was treated to an amazing tour of GLO’s archives by the archives staff to view documents and maps in their impressive collection. THF directors approved eight grants for the Spring 2025 funding cycle-- stay tuned to learn about the grant recipients and their projects in our May newsletter. 

Directors view historic maps in the GLO archives

THF Board of Directors (photo courtesy of GLO)

The 2nd annual Bryan Museum Texas History Symposium will take place on June 28th in Galveston. Texas Historical Foundation is returning as an event sponsor. The event brings together elite experts from across the state to Galveston to discuss topics related to Texas history. The 2025 symposium will examine the past, present, and future of key industries in Texas, including ranching, energy, and medical technology. Reduced pricing is offered for students, educators, and museum members, and early bird pricing is available for non-members until June 1st. 

Linda Morgan, South Bend, IN

Coby and Diana Knox, Boerne

Dallas County Pioneer Association, Dallas
Pride Museum of Texas, Dallas
Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, Fort Worth
Texas Tech University, Lubbock
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The Lewis & Dilworth Family Fund
James Harkins, Austin
Brian Humenesky, Frisco
Anna Mod, Houston
Glenn Reed, Austin
Christie Williams, Dallas