TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION
AUSTIN, TX
The Texas Historical Commission (THC) is a state agency headquartered in Austin, Texas, responsible for the preservation and promotion of Texas' historic resources. Established in 1953, the THC operates under the direction of a 15-member board appointed by the governor of Texas.
The commission's main responsibilities include identifying and designating historic properties, providing technical assistance to property owners and local governments, and administering state and federal grant programs for historic preservation. The THC is also responsible for operating and maintaining several historic sites and museums throughout the state, including the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site and the Texas State Cemetery.
The agency is divided into several divisions, each with a specific focus on different aspects of historic preservation. These include the Architecture Division, which assists with the restoration and rehabilitation of historic buildings, and the Archaeology Division, which conducts research and surveys to identify and protect archaeological sites.
Overall, the Texas Historical Commission plays a crucial role in preserving Texas' rich history and cultural heritage, ensuring that future generations can appreciate and learn from the state's past.
TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in AUSTIN TX. US MID #8404800043
The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).
Contact TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION
- telephone: 5124636100
- website: http://texasbrazostrail.com
TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION
1511 COLORADO ST
AUSTIN
TX
78701
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TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION Information
MID # | 8404800043 |
Name | TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION |
Alternate Name | |
Classification | Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains |
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | |
NTEECC | |
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | |
INCOME | 0 |
REVENUE | 0 |
LAT/LONG | 30.275945, -97.742086 |
CODES | FIPS State Code: 48 FIPS County Code: 453 US Census Tract: 000700 US Census Block: 1056 |