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Texas State Preservation Board, Capitol Historical Artifact Collection, Austin. "The Settlement of Austin's Colony" by Henry McArdle. This 1875 oil-on-canvas painting by Henry McArdle portrays.
Stephen F. Austin created his first map of Texas in 1830 to promote American immigration to his colony. The second map, from 1840, reflected changes that had taken place since Texas became a Republic. The two maps served as the cartographical foundation of the region for almost two decades.
Often called "The Father of Texas," Stephen F. Austin carved out his place in history by bringing thousands of settlers to Mexican Texas from the United States. By the time he died in December 1836, Austin had settled over 1,500 families and built the foundation of what had just become the Republic of Texas.
Between 1885 and 1942, there were 468 documented victims of lynching in Texas, the vast majority of whom were African American. This image shows the students of Brackenridge Elementary School and their teacher in Austin, Texas, in the early 1900s.
Welcome to the web site of the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum. Check out the interactive collection of artifacts and exhibits, educational resources and programs, upcoming events and movie show times on the state's largest IMAX.
Produced by: Bullock Texas State History Museum Runtime: 26 minutes Genre: Multi-sensory film
Michael Gillette, former director of the LBJ Library's Oral History program will present insights into the life of the former First Lady and her lasting legacy on the state of Texas, on April 9, 2013 at 6pm at the Bullock Texas State History Museum.
The release of the book marks what would have been Bob Bullock's 90th birthday. The free teacher breakfast event on July 10 will take place from 10 to 11 am in the second floor lobby of the Bullock Museum, with the Museum's bronze statue of Bullock looking on.
On Sunday, September 22, families can choose from more than 40 participating institutions around the Austin area that provide free admission and hands-on activities.
You are a Bullock Museum VIP and the first in Texas to experience the re-imagined laser movie-going experience. RSVP below for these free VIP screenings.