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We're back at the Byrne-Reed House!
Use this address for U.S. Postal Service, FedEx, UPS, and all other carriers:
1410 Rio Grande St.
Austin, TX 78701

 

What's New

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  Board member and University of Houston professor Monica Perales to sign copies of her book Smeltertown: Making and Remembering a Southwest Border Community in El Paso this Saturday, September 4

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  Can you spot the Byrne-Reed House in this photo by Bill McCann, taken from the top of the State Capitol?

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  8.20

  “American Voices: Latino Literature in the United States/Voces Americanas: Literatura Latina en los Estados Unidos” now on view in Bulverde

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  8.16

  There's still time to do some summer reading!

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  8.10

  Gordon S. Wood, author of Empire of Liberty, on "The Articles of Confederation and the Constitution"

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  8.09

  We're back in the Byrne-Reed House!

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  7.20

  “Unknown Mexico/Mexico Desconocido” on view at the El Paso Museum of Archaeology

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  7.09

  New! Donations for our restoration of the historic Byrne-Reed House can now be made via PayPal:

  

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  3.29

  Check out our Facebook page for Byrne-Reed House photos, events, and more

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  11.19

  Read the Austin American-Statesman's piece on the Byrne-Reed House

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Director's Welcome

Humanities Texas has instituted many changes over the last several years. In addition to our new name, logo, and website, we have moved our state headquarters to the historic Byrne-Reed House. Our new building provides a central location from which to host programs and events for our statewide community.

What hasn't changed, of course, is the organization's commitment to creating and sponsoring innovative educational programs. As you peruse this site and learn more about our organization, please consider how you might want to get involved. We look forward to having you join our efforts.

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