The subject matter of National Historic Landmarks is one that will entice readers as this goes beyond a narrative non-fiction in-depth view of each site. This book gives an overview of each site, enough to give people the 20,000-foot view that will bring them to the site for a more in-depth look and exploration. Being able to see present-day and historic photos of the site and its history, along with directions and visitor information, will give them the ability to find and explore on a basic level before deciding where to explore next. As a local historian, an avid explorer of such sites, and having worked on the public sides of historic sites for several years, I have a unique ability to boil down the history of a place to make it readable, accessible, and understandable with it leading the reader to want to visit and explore more. Bringing this subject matter to the reader must make it more than a brochure but less than an in-depth look site by site. Through my years in the museum field, I have been doing just that kind of work through marketing and exhibits.
This first-of-its-kind compilation shines a spotlight on all fifty designated National Historic Landmarks in Texas, combining accessible history with travel information to guide further exploration.
This first-of-its-kind compilation shines a spotlight on the 50 designated National Historic Landmarks in Texas, combining accessible history with travel information to guide further exploration.
The Lone Star State has a long and vibrant past, and this well-researched volume is designed to increase travelers and residents awareness of the states most important historical treasures. With a chapter devoted to each of the designated national historic landmark sites within Texas, the guide provides a deeper, more holistic view of the history of the states key historic sitesall of which boast critical importance to the future of the state and the country.
For each National Historic Landmark, historian Tristan Smith provides a historical overview, which is accompanied by present-day and archival photos of the site, as well as practical visitor information and directions. The book is helpfully organized into themed sections (Forts & Military, Battlefields & War, Government, Entertainment, Industry & Innovation, Texas Heritage, Residential Life, and Archeological Sites), and the sites are pinpointed on state maps. A glossary of terms provides readers with the lingo they need to appreciate the historical significance of the locations.
Texas residents and visitors alike will gain the context, inspiration, and helpful tips they need to launch their own deeper exploration of the history of Texas.
