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The Living History Foundation

Our mission is to engage and inspire up-and-coming living historians to research and interpret the s Allen Mack
Founder of the LHF

Preparing the Child . . .

Our Story...

The Living History Foundation (LHF) is a community-oriented organization based in Austin, TX. Our mission is to teach emerging young interpreters how to research and interpret the stories of people of color, women, persons with disabilities, and other marginalized groups. In doing so, prove our ancestors shared many of the same dreams and aspirations we all do today. Our programs inc

lude (TEKS) Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills standards, required learning for Texas students grade kindergarten to 12th. And to make what we do even more impactful, we try to incorporate (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math topics in all our programs. Our programs are interactive, open-ended, and include activities, stories, and a visual display. We can set up indoors or out, and we don't need a P/A system or electricity. Simply stated, we are storytellers, and to help tell our stories, we wear the clothing and bring display items from the era we portray. We believe there is nothing more important than to approach history as close to real life as possible. One day, our children will inherit the world our ancestors had envisioned. Until then, let's give them the tools they will need to help make this a better world for all. Preserving a Legacy

05/26/2026

Memorial Day is barely behind us, and Captain Dolifka and I are already back at it again!

On Wednesday, May 27th at 6:45 PM, the Round Rock Express will honor our nation’s military by hosting Military Appreciation Night, presented by the DRI Foundation and the Round Rock Express.

The game will take place at Dell Diamond, 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock, TX 78665. Join us as we honor our veterans and enjoy an exciting evening of America’s favorite pastime as the Round Rock Express take on the Salt Lake Bees.

A portion of every ticket purchased using the code “MILITARY” will directly support the Veterans Outreach Program.

If you’ve never attended a Triple-A baseball game, you’re in for a real treat. This is a family friendly event and as always, don’t forget to bring your family, friends, and your friends’ friends. I hope to see you there!

Pvt. Mack

Photo by Michael Crawley Came and Take it Photography.

05/24/2026

Hello Facebook family and friends,

Tomorrow, Monday, May 25, 2026, at 11:00 AM, I will be attending the annual Memorial Day Ceremony at the Burleson County Courthouse, 100 W. Buck St., Caldwell, TX.

The event is hosted by American Legion Post 451 in cooperation with Caldwell VFW Post 4458 and Disabled American Veterans Post 86. The program will include traditional tributes, the posting of the colors, and the playing of the National Anthem as we come together to honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to our country.

This is a free, family-friendly event. As always, don’t forget to bring your family, friends, and your friends’ friends. I hope to see you there.

Pvt. Mack

05/14/2026

Hello Facebook family and friends, I’m back on the road again!

This Saturday, May 16th, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, I will be at the Pound House Farmstead and Museum, located at 419-B Founders Park Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620, for their Pioneer Day 2026 event.

I’ll be helping celebrate 171 years of Pound House Farmstead history, as well as America’s 250th anniversary! This fun-filled event will feature children’s games and crafts, wagon rides, and historic demonstrations including quilt making, leather working, blacksmithing, candle dipping, and needlework.

Their Sweet Shop will offer old-fashioned candy and homemade baked goods, and you may even discover a hidden treasure at the Vintage Rummage Sale.

This is a wonderful family-friendly event with something for everyone to enjoy. As always, bring your family, friends, and your friends’ friends, you won’t want to miss it!

Pvt. Mack

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day 💐❤️💐

05/09/2026

Hello Facebook friends and family,

Today we are in Belton getting ready for the Legends of the Chisholm Trail. After setting up, Adam, the event organizer, surprised us with some special challenge coins commemorating the event.

I was already impressed when I saw the front of the coin, but then Adam asked us to flip them over and I was truly amazed. On the back was the picture we took several years ago for Texas Monthly magazine.

I’ve received challenge coins before, but nothing quite like this. I was thoroughly blown away, this is something I will always treasure.

Thanks, Adam you truly made my day!

05/07/2026

Hello fam, I believe I owe you all an apology for not posting about my last two programs. Saturday, May 9th we will be at the landing Creekside Park 219 S East St, Belton, TX 76513, along with a few friends, for the Legends of the Chisholm Trail event. This family-friendly event and it’s FREE.

Friday, May 8, 6 pm - 9 pm - Campfire Fun! Join us for live cowboy music, games, and fishing (license required). This relaxing night will be slow paced and fun for the whole family. Bring your chairs and stay a while. Hungry? Stay for dinner at one of the many local restaurants within walking distance.

Saturday, May 9, 10 am - 7 pm - Continue the fun with shopping, educational programs, STEAM project with the Library, Chuckwagon food samples, Live Native Flute Music, mustache competition, fiddle competition, and more!

Legends of the Chisholm Trail is Belton’s heritage celebration of the rich western history, frontier spirit, and community traditions that helped shape our city. This family-friendly event invites visitors to step back in time and experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of the Old West through live music, chuckwagon cooking, Native American dancers, western and Native American-themed vendors, demonstrations, and interactive activities. From cowboy to Native American cultures, celebrate all the legendary people of the Chisholm Trail. Legends on the Chisholm Trail brings history to life while creating a memorable day of fun for all ages. Bring your chairs and stay a while.

As always, I hope to see your there, and don’t forget to bring your family, friends, and your friend’s friends...

Pvt. Mack

04/30/2026

Today may have been rainy and a little dreary, but there was a bright spot here at home! My new World War I reproduction French ARS gas mask from FrogSacks just arrived, and I couldn’t be more pleased.

If you’re not familiar with them, FrogSacks is known for high-quality militaria, excellent reproductions, top-notch blanks, and plenty of other unique items. They truly do fantastic work, and I highly recommend checking them out at FrogSacks.com.

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got a new piece of history to explore!

01/02/2026

April 10, 1912. Cherbourg, France. A young Haitian engineer boards the world's most luxurious ship with his pregnant French wife and two small daughters, escaping a France that refuses to see past his skin color. Four days later, as the Titanic begins its fatal plunge into the Atlantic, he empties his pockets into his wife's coat and promises her something he knows is a lie. For over a century, the world told and retold the Titanic disaster without mentioning him. The musicians who played on. The wealthy elites in their finery. The heroic officers. But the story of Joseph Philippe Lemercier Laroche, the sole Black passenger aboard that doomed vessel, was deliberately buried. He had graduated with an engineering degree in France, spoke three languages, came from Haitian aristocracy. Yet racism blocked every door. When his uncle offered him a mathematics professorship back in Haiti, Joseph saw salvation. His mother bought them tickets on La France, but Joseph switched to the Titanic because that ship allowed children to dine with their parents. That decision sealed his fate. In the freezing chaos of that April night, he loaded his family into a lifeboat, filled Juliette's pockets with everything valuable he owned, and watched them descend toward the black water. His body was never found. His widow gave birth to their son eight months later and named him Joseph. She never spoke of the Titanic again. His story vanished until the 1990s when a descendant found his photograph and began asking questions.

Source: The History Drop- https://www.facebook.com/share/19yNf9oEXf/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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Lexington, TX
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http://www.ourhist.org/

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