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The Houston History Research Center, in partnership with the Houston Center for Photography (HCP), invites you to a conv...
06/15/2026

The Houston History Research Center, in partnership with the Houston Center for Photography (HCP), invites you to a conversation with photographer and scholar Job García on his forthcoming photo book ¡Qué Vivan las Cobijas, Cabrones! Family Artifacts and the Maintenance of Mexican Identity. Moderated by curator and cultural worker Areli Navarro Magallón, Exhibitions and Programs Coordinator at HCP, this program will explore García’s ongoing portrait series centered on the iconic Mexican cobija as both backdrop and cultural archive. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in a pop-up portrait session with García, featuring the cobija backdrop from his series.

This event will take place at the Julia Ideson Building Reading Room on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 2pm.

This event is free and open to the public. Parking in the garage under the Central Library is free. Registration is encouraged, but not required.

Celebrate Independence Day and at the Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center in Liberty!The Center invites t...
06/15/2026

Celebrate Independence Day and at the Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center in Liberty!

The Center invites the community to celebrate Independence Day early on Saturday, June 27, with a fun-filled and free patriotic event commemorating the country’s 250th birthday. Doors open at 10:00 a.m. with an ongoing slate of family-friendly attractions and activities until 3:00 p.m.

Crafts for kids, engaging presentations from guest speakers, documentary film viewings, storytime for the little ones, and other entertainments are planned, as well as self-guided tours of the historical buildings on the grounds for guests of all ages.

See the full schedule and more information at: https://www.tsl.texas.gov/america250/shc

Join us for the AHA! Summer Members Meeting on July 8th at 12 PM CDT! Following committee reports, please join us for a ...
06/09/2026

Join us for the AHA! Summer Members Meeting on July 8th at 12 PM CDT! Following committee reports, please join us for a guided conversation about the SAA Digital Archives Specialist (DAS) certification. Click the link in our bio to access the meeting link.

Were the relationships between America’s founders really as dramatic as they appear in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical Hami...
06/05/2026

Were the relationships between America’s founders really as dramatic as they appear in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical Hamilton? In reality, they were even more intense.

In this lively and story-driven presentation, historian and podcaster Howard Dorre explores the rivalries, grudges, and political clashes that shaped the United States—from the bitterness between Benjamin Franklin and both John Adams and Abigail Adams, to the political warfare between Adams and Alexander Hamilton, to the fallout between George Washington and James Madison. Blending vivid storytelling with historical insight, this talk reveals how conflict—not consensus—helped shape the American experiment, and why the battle over Texas became one of the most consequential debates in presidential history.

Following the talk, archivists will share a selection of original materials from the library’s special collections related to U.S. presidents and American history.

Saturday, June 13 at 11 am
The Julia Ideson Building
550 McKinney St., 77002

This program is free and open to the public.

Houston Public Library

Register on the Houston Public Library Website's Calendar Event.

This month, we’re shining a spotlight on the Houston Asian American Archive (HAAA) at Rice University! Established in 20...
05/22/2026

This month, we’re shining a spotlight on the Houston Asian American Archive (HAAA) at Rice University! Established in 2010 at Rice’s Chao Center for Asian Studies, HAAA is dedicated to preserving the history of Houston’s AAPI community by conducting oral history interviews; collecting documents, photographs, memorabilia, and artifacts; putting on exhibitions; and supporting teaching and student research on Asian American life. As of 2024, HAAA has collected over 450 oral histories that collectively demonstrate a diverse tableau of experiences related to immigration, career building, education, military service, racial discrimination, marriage and familial life, musical and artistic pursuits, religion, civic engagement and social justice organizing within Houston’s Asian American community. The archive is a particularly strong resource for understanding Asian Americans’ experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic and the wave of anti-Asian hate speech and racial violence that erupted in 2020 and 2021. Many of these interviews are freely accessible to the public at haaa.rice.edu. HAAA continues to conduct oral history interviews that will serve as invaluable resources for future researchers, and actively supports ongoing research projects that seek to expand public awareness of Houston’s Asian American history and community. If you’re interested in participating in an interview, reach out to [email protected].

Nominate Texas archivists, programs, projects, repositories, or supportive individuals for one of THRAB's archival award...
05/04/2026

Nominate Texas archivists, programs, projects, repositories, or supportive individuals for one of THRAB's archival awards! THRAB offers awards for excellence, advocacy, and distinguished service annually with announcements made during Texas Archives Month in October. Learn more about the categories and download nominations forms: https://www.tsl.texas.gov/archivalaward

Explore SE Texas During WWI with Author Stephen Cure at the Sam Houston Center in Liberty, May 28Come join SHC staff on ...
04/30/2026

Explore SE Texas During WWI with Author Stephen Cure at the Sam Houston Center in Liberty, May 28

Come join SHC staff on Thursday, May 28, at 7:00 p.m. in honoring fallen military personnel the week of Memorial Day. Guest speaker Stephen Cure will explore the role of Southeast Texas in World War I, providing insight into the war, its impact on Southeast Texas, the experiences of those who lived it, and how it has been commemorated. Cure is the author of "A Centennial Perspective on Texans in the Great War" and will be signing his book, with all proceeds from book sales benefiting the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission.

In addition, visitors can experience a special display of historic items related to World War I from the collections of the Sam Houston Center and the Texas State Library and Archives Commission in Austin.

This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required. Contact the Center at (936) 336-8821 or [email protected] for more information.

The Spring AHA’s Social will be on Saturday May 23 @ 2pm - at Flo Paris! Feel free to grab a bite there or eat ahead of ...
04/13/2026

The Spring AHA’s Social will be on Saturday May 23 @ 2pm - at Flo Paris! Feel free to grab a bite there or eat ahead of time. If you want to get a drink you can, but if that is not your vibe, that’s chill too. Everyone is welcome!

See Discord, Listserv, or the website calendar for optional RSVP, especially if you are looking to carpool

Address: 5757 Westheimer Rd #105, Houston, TX 77057
Parking: Free

Do you have a big presentation coming up? Or are you looking for a chance to sharpen your public speaking skills in a fu...
04/10/2026

Do you have a big presentation coming up? Or are you looking for a chance to sharpen your public speaking skills in a fun, supportive space? Join us for our third annual Pitch & Polish PowerPoint Party on Saturday, April 25th at 1:00 pm!

Bring your slides, your notes, or just yourself. You’ll receive constructive feedback, helpful tips, and encouragement in a fun and welcoming environment. Let’s turn those nerves into confidence! Not preparing for a presentation right now, but still want to join the fun? Take a spin with one of our lighthearted, boilerplate PowerPoint decks! They’re short, completely impromptu, and make great icebreakers.

Click the link in our bio for the Zoom link, or DM us for the in-person address. We hope to see you there! 💫

The Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center in Liberty presents a free workshop on Saturday, April 18, from 10:...
04/06/2026

The Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center in Liberty presents a free workshop on Saturday, April 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on tracing your family lineage back to the era of the American Revolution in 1776. Guest speakers from the Texas Society DAR and Texas State Library and Archives Commission will discuss the resources they offer to help me and women uncover overlooked patriots.

This program is free and open to the public. Registration required at [email protected] or 936-336-8821.

For more information visit:
https://www.tsl.texas.gov/node/70522

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