Walter Prescott Webb Historical Society

11/29/2023

Come and Judge or Volunteer for Texas History Day 2024!

11/09/2023

It's time for New Word Wednesday! Fartlek (noun)..... Swedish in origin. "Since fartlek means that you have to sprint, I doubt I will reach it!"

10/26/2023

New Word Wednesday

Starting "New Word Wednesday" today with....coddiwomple. "I plan to coddiwomple through the rest of the week!"

10/21/2023

Webb Society Fall Meeting kicked off with a tour of San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site. A dinner of Texas BBQ and chapter reports followed from Northeast Texas Community College, San Jacinto College, and Jacksonville College.

10/06/2023

Check these out!!!!

Now over 30 episodes of Texas Talks available online for TSHA Members!
JOIN TSHA --> https://tsha.wildapricot.org
Texas Talks, brought to you by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA), is your passport to a thrilling journey through the annals of Texas history. As a TSHA member, you gain exclusive access to this treasure trove of knowledge. Imagine sitting down with some of the most renowned historians, authors, and experts in Texas history. Each episode is a voyage into a different facet of Texas's past, from legendary tales of cowboys and oil barons to the struggles and triumphs of the diverse communities that have shaped our great state. It's an opportunity to deepen your understanding of Texas's unique history, all from the comfort of your own home.

10/05/2023

Handbook of Texas Entry Topic Suggestion. If you know of a topic we should consider adding, use this form to tell us more about it. It is YOUR Texas, YOUR History. We want to hear from you. --> https://www.tshaonline.org/about/contact/handbook-entry-topic-suggestion

10/05/2023

It's time for the Fall Meeting for Webb Society. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

09/29/2023

Our Texas Almanac 2022-2023 is available at the following Buc-ee's locations in Texas:

Luling, Waller, New Braunfels, Madisonville, Bastrop, Wharton, Texas City, Baytown, Temple, Terrell, Ft. Worth, Royse City, Denton, Katy, Melissa. and Ennis

Get it at the lowest possible price while supplies last!

09/27/2023

As a reminder for students doing research, make sure your sources are credible. Not everything online is true, but it can be funny.

09/09/2023

TSHA presents Texas Talks - Thursday Night Lights: The Story of Black High School Football in Texas By: Michael Hurd
REGISTER NOW --> https://tsha.wildapricot.org/event-5408766
🏈 Join us for a remarkable online event on September 19th! 📅 Discover the untold story of African American high school football in Texas with "Thursday Night Lights" by Michael Hurd.

09/07/2023

College professors and student, this is for you!!

Writing Contest -- Caldwell Memorial Award for Excellence in History

Each year the Walter Prescott Webb Society, the college affiliate of the Texas State Historical Association, recognizes excellence in historical research and writing with the C.M. Caldwell Memorial Awards. Entries to the competition can be research papers or projects.

Student Entry form: https://webbsociety.club/awards/

Helpful style guide: https://www.tshaonline.org/help-topics/shq/information-for-authors -guide

* Submissions due by Jan. 12, 2024 *
Four prizes are awarded in both the Lower Division and the Upper Division: First Place—$400, Second Place—$300, Third Place—$150, Fourth Place—$75. The Graduate Division offers two awards, First Place—$400 and Second Place—$300

03/14/2023

Judges Needed for Texas History Day on Saturday, April 15 at the Bullock Texas State History Museum and on the University of Texas Campus! Come on, it's for the kids!!! Go to texashistoryday.com to learn more and how to register or contact [email protected] for more information.