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Discover the story behind the annual tradition of Fredericksburg's Easter fires that occurs on the Saturday before Easter. From Comanche fights to German settlers, the history might surprise you!

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Terry G. Jordan, “Easter Fires,” Handbook of Texas Online, accessed March 26, 2024, https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/easter-fires.

Published by the Texas State Historical Association.

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 The small town of Marfa, Texas holds a mystery that has baffled locals and visitors for generations—the unexplained Marfa Lights.

                                                                                        References

Visit Marfa. Retrieved March 22, 2024 from, 

https://visitmarfa.com/visit/page/marfa-lights

Wikipedia contributors. (2024, March 21). Marfa lights. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 03:05, March 23, 2024, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Marfa_lights&oldid=1214887633

Julia Cauble Smith, “Marfa Lights,” Handbook of Texas Online, accessed March 23, 2024, https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/marfa-lights.

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Have you ever driven by an abandoned mansion or ranch house and wondered how such a beautiful piece of real estate could be left neglected? If only the walls could talk. What would they say? What stories would they tell? Today we will dig into 3 old houses in Texas including: Trueheart Ranch, Varner-Hogg Plantation and Bishop's Palace.

                                                                                            References

The History of Trueheart. Retrieved March 13, 2024 from, 

https://thetruehearthotel.com/history/

Retrieved March 13, 2024 from, 

https://www.sariverauthority.org/parks-trails/master-plans/

Orta Phoenix. “Digitally Mapping Varner-Hogg Plantation,” Rice University, accessed online from, 

https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/7cbd1b6875454688b0f4f0d1a40f2f99

May 2010. The Bishop's Palace: A Galveston Treasure, “Humanities Texas”, accessed March, 16, 2024 from, https://www.humanitiestexas.org/news/articles/bishops-palace-galveston-treasure

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From a devastating potato disease to shamrocks and leprechauns,  St. Patrick's Day in Texas is not only a celebration of Irish heritage but also a testament to the diverse culture and the contributions of its immigrant communities to its rich cultural landscape of Texas.

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History.com Retrieved March 5, 2024 from, https://www.history.com/topics/immigration/irish-potato-famine

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The 1938 pecan shellers strike in San Antonio, Texas, was a significant event in labor history, particularly for the Mexican American community. The strike began in January 1938 and lasted for several months, primarily involving Mexican American women who worked in the pecan-shelling industry.

The pecan shellers, who were predominantly women, were protesting against low wages, poor working conditions, and unfair labor practices by the employers. Many of these workers were immigrants or descendants of immigrants from Mexico and were often subjected to exploitation and discrimination. But one woman, Emma Tenayuca will be remembered most.  

                                                                                         References

Kids Britannica Online. Retrieved February 22, 2024 from, https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Pecan-Shellers-Strike/633699

Richard Croxdale, “Pecan-Shellers' Strike,” Handbook of Texas Online, accessed February 23, 2024, https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/pecan-shellers-strike.

Patricia E Gower, “The Pecan Shellers Strike”, The University of Incarnate Word, accessed February 23, 2024, https://www.uiw.edu/sanantonio/gower.html

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Elizabeth Ellen Johnson or Lizzie was born in 1840, a time when women’s rights were still not fully accepted. She became a pioneer in women’s history, pushing the limits, challenging the norms of society and proving that women can be as tough as leather. She was smart. She was fierce. She was the Cattle Queen of Texas on the Chisholm Trail.

                                                                                   References

AustinTexas.gov. (2021, March 12) Elizabeth (Lizzie) Johnson Williams. Austintexas.gov. Retrieved January 15, 2024 from, https://www.austintexas.gov/blog/elizabeth-lizzie-johnson-williams

"The Cattle Industry In The American West" History on the Net © 2000-2024, Salem Media. Retrieved January 13, 2024 from, https://www.historyonthenet.com/american-west-the-cattle-industry

Texas Historical Commission. (2017) The Chisholm Trail: A guide for heritage travelers. Texas Historical Commission. Retrieved January 12, 2024 from,  https://www.thc.texas.gov/public/upload/chisholm-trail-2021.pdf

Roberta S. Duncan, “Williams, Elizabeth Ellen Johnson [Lizzie],” Handbook of Texas Online, accessed January 15, 2024, https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/williams-elizabeth-ellen-johnson-lizzie.

https://sweetheartsofthewest.blogspot.com/2016/07/the-cattle-queen-of-texas-elizabeth.html

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 Many early conquistadors thought Texas land was going to be useless. Then came the 1800s.  A man named Pattillo Higgins had big dreams of something deep inside the earth that he was sure would make him rich. Listen as I discuss the history of oil and the men who found it in Texas.  Visit https://www.michellegauthor.com/podcast-texas-history-for-kids for links to educational resources. 

                                                                                  Resources
 Etienne-Gray, T (2020, Sept 16). Higgins, Pattillo (1863-1955). Texas State 

Historical Association. https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/higgins-pattillo

History.com Editors (2019, June 10). Spindletop. History.com. https://www.history.com/topics/landmarks/spindletop

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This podcast not only celebrates Bessie Coleman's historic accomplishments but also highlights the importance of believing in oneself and breaking down barriers. It's a great informative story to listen to during Black History Month!

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                                                                                      References

https://www.abhmuseum.org/education-for-blacks-in-the-jim-crow-south/

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/flygirls-bessie-coleman/

Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. "Marcus Garvey". Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Dec. 2023, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Marcus-Garvey. Accessed 16 January 2024.

http://www.bessiecoleman.org/bio-bessie-coleman.php

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Our nation has dedicated all of February to celebrate the contributions of black Americans? Did you know that  Texas has some of the most famous African American historical figures in the advancement of our state. Today,  we will talk about the most prominent black Americans in Texas including Estevan, Hendrick Arnold, Celeste Bedford Walker, Connie Conner and Smokey Joe Williams.

                                                                                         References

Sword. Catherine. Edited by McCloud. Kathryn. (unknown date). “Hendrick Arnold at the Siege of Bexar” Painting. UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures- A Smithsonian Affiliate. Retrieved January 20, 2024, from https://texancultures.utsa.edu/collections-blog/object-painting/

Texas African American History Memorial Monument. Retrieved January 20, 2024, from https://tspb.texas.gov/prop/tcg/tcg-monuments/21-african-american-history/doc/AA_Monument_Panels.pdf

https://www.celestebedfordwalker.com/

Bonnefond, Susan. Evans, Jack. (no date). Estevan–a figure in myth and history. The Bryan Museum. Retrieved January 20, 2024 from, https://thebryanmuseum.org/2020/06/15/estevan-an-early-african-in-the-new-world/

Monshow, Karen. (1994, December 1, revised 2021, July, 9) Conner, Connie Yerwood (1907–1991). Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved January 20, 2024 from https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/connor-connie-yerwood

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More than 8,500 years ago, a group of indigenous people survived the Ice Age, and today they are known as Archaic Indians. The native Americans of Texas are among the oldest cultures in North America, and in this episode, we will take a closer look at caves found in the western region of Texas, which boasts fascinating cave art and relics of these ancient people.

                                                                                         References

Hirst, K. (2019, May 30) The Atlatl: 17,000 Year Old Hunting Technology The Technology and History of the Spear Thrower. ThoughtCo. Retrieved January 3, 2023, from

https://www.thoughtco.com/what-is-an-atlatl-169989 

Ricklis. R.Prehistoric and Early Historic People and Environment in the Corpus Christi Bay Area. Retrieved January 15, 2024, from https://www.cbbep.org/publications/virtuallibrary/ricklis.html

Texas Historical Commission.(1998) “Introduction to Archeology, Prehistory, and Historic Sites” Retrieved January 15, 2024, from  https://www.thc.texas.gov/public/upload/intro-archeology-prehistory.pdf

Zappler, G. (1996). Learn about Texas Indians. Texas Parks and Wildlife Press. Retrieved January 15, 2024, from https://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/pwdpubs/media/pwd_bk_p4000_0016.pdf

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