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Texas May 15, 2024 Contact Us · Site Map Texas Home About DRTHistory President General President General Elect Past Presidents General Preservation DRT Properties DRT Headquarters Republic of Texas Museum The Republic of Texas History Center Library Collection The Cradle, Galveston The J. B. 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Wells House, Gonzales The J. B. Wells House was built in 1885. The Cradle, Galveston The Cradle is cherished as the place where the idea for The Texas was formulated. Featured Articles OUR MISSION The Texas, a lineal organization, shall educate, research, preserve, and protect the history of the Republic of Texas for all future generations. OUR PURPOSE The objectives of DRT are: (1) To perpetuate the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved and maintained the independence of Texas. (2) To encourage historical research into the earliest records of Texas, especially those relating to the Revolution of 1835 and the events which followed; to foster the preservation of documents and relics; to encourage the publication of records of individual service of the soldiers and patriots of the Republic and other source material for the history of Texas. (3) To promote the celebration of Texas Honor Days; to secure and memorialize historic spots by erecting markers thereon, and to cherish and preserve the unity of Texas, as achieved and established by the fathers and mothers of the Texas Revolution. GROUNDBREAKING FOR THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS HISTORY CENTER AND MUSEUM Pictured left to right are: Nancy Shurtleff, Former Custodian General, William Barret Travis Chapter; Carol Steakley, District 1 Rep; Dr. Betty Edwards, Past President General; Sherry Jenkins, District 5 Rep & Construction Project Manager; Kevin Byrd, Bartlett Cocke General Contractors; Carolyn Raney, President General (2019-2021); Eric Miller, Lym Miller Architects; Cynthia Anderson, RTHC Fundraising Committee; Ellen McCaffrey and Barbara Stevens, Past President Generals; Anita Eisenhauer, Past President of Clara Driscoll Chapter The Texas Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Republic of Texas History Center and Museum was held on Friday, November 15, 2019, at 2:00 PM at 810 ½ San Marcos Street in Austin, Texas. The ceremony was the culmination of ten years of hard work, fundraising and dedication by DRT members. The historic event was carried out to: (1) introduce the Republic of Texas History Center (RTHC) to the State of Texas, (2) to break ground for a headquarters building that will share the Republic’s rich history in a 21st-century design facility that features a museum, a family research center, and conference facilities, and (3) to encourage donations to support the completion of this worthy project. The completed RTHC will become the center of the DRT organization whose mission is to preserve Texas history, particularly during the Republic era. The Republic of Texas History Center Help the Daughters build the Republic of Texas History Center by making a One-time or Recurring donation today! A personal experience using PayPal to benefit the Daughters Contact CONTACT Webmaster with any questions or comments about this web site. CONTACT Texas Genealogical Research Committee with any questions or help applying for membership. DRT HEADQUARTERS APPOINTMENT REQUESTED P.O. Box 6290 Austin, TX 78762-6290 Ph: 512-339-1997 Fax: 512-339-1998 Email: headquarters@drtinfo.org Follow us Facebook Museum The Republic of Texas Museum is currently CLOSED and will reopen in its new home within the Republic of Texas History Center (RTHC) when completed, at 810 San Marcos Street, Austin TX 78702 on historic Robertson Hill. Celebrate Texas Honor Days September 18 - Texas Heroes Day 3rd Saturday in September - Texian Navy Day October 2 - Gonzales Day November 3 - Stephen F. Austin’s birthday November 6 - DRT Founder’s Day December 9 - Siege of Bexar Day January 26 - Mirabeau B. 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