Historic Waco Fdtn

Historic Waco Foundation preserves the heritage of Waco and McLennan County, Texas for future generations and presents enriching diverse historical experiences.

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Sitting up with the Dead opens this Saturday! Fun fact: Families posed in photography portraits with the deceased. Can you spot which one it is? #sittingupwiththedead #october

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Happy October! We are excited for all our fall activities coming up this month! What is your favorite activity for the fall? #October1st #Waco

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1911 Waco Prosperity Banquet to celebrate the opening of Waco's "skyscaper" Amicable Building. #WayBackWednesday

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This fall marks 130 years since #Baylor's Old Main—originally simply known as "Main Building"—first held classes: https://t.co/1iM2tfJCVN

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You can stop in at Fort House while visiting the Silo District. https://t.co/PN7Rq7oL9U

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1835 - 100 Mexican dragoons led by Francisco de Castañeda left San Antonio to reclaim a cannon held by Texian settlers in Gonzales. #TX182

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If you love fashion, then mark your calendars for our opening reception of A Fashionable Part. #history #fashion #Waco

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Happy Autumn! Enjoy it by creating an HWF recipe for pumpkin ice cream pie. https://t.co/6k27SrEWir

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Happy Birthday Old Main! https://t.co/mjStJPkJ9n

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In honor of Old Main's 130th birthday this week - iconic towers destroyed by 1953 tornado but rebuilt in '70s! @texascollection @BaylorProud

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1961 - @NASA chose a site south of Houston to be the new Manned Spacecraft Center, now @NASA_Johnson

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1883 - The University of Texas at Austin began classes for the first time. @UTAustin #HookEm 🤘

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Get some exercise Saturday morning and learn some Waco history in the process. Waco Walks begins at 9 a.m. at McCulloch House, 407 Columbus.

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Have you visited the Earle-Napier-Kinnard House Museum? Now is your chance. Come for a free tour Sept. 16-17. 11. -3 Sat; 1-4 p.m. Sun.

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HWF is looking for a curator to join our team. Visit https://t.co/PtEOp5TbMF for more information.

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1900 - The deadliest hurricane in U.S. history made landfall in Galveston, killing over 6000 and destroying most of the island. #txwx

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We love Blue Bell. https://t.co/xk4yAn6CoK

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Blue Bell announces brand-new flavor https://t.co/oKxmYY9amI

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Our House & Family Lectures begin tomorrow at 6 p.m. at East Terrace. Other lectures on Thursdays in September. #History #waco

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1836 - With 76.7% of the vote, Sam Houston is elected as the first President of the Republic, beating Stephen F. Austin & Henry Smith.

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1839 - In Washington County, Independence Baptist Church is established. Sam Houston would later join and be baptized by the church.

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#TexansHelpingTexans https://t.co/LbYz9uyxr8