Annual gathering of historians, educators, students and community leaders to explore Texas' past, with the theme 'A Lone Star Among Many: Texas and the Making of America'.
The Save Texas History Symposium returns to the Bullock Texas State History Museum on Friday, November 13, and Saturday, November 14. Presented by the Texas General Land Office, it's an annual gathering that's been running since 2010, bringing together historians, educators, students, and community leaders to spend a couple of days talking through the state's past. The 2026 edition comes as the Bullock Museum marks its 25th anniversary.
This year's theme is A Lone Star Among Many: Texas and the Making of America, and the whole program turns on that relationship between Texas and the wider American story. The schedule pairs presentations from leading Texas scholars with a student research showcase, so you'll hear from established historians alongside emerging ones. Friday night's keynote comes from J.B. Sauceda, the executive producer of Texas Country Reporter. If you can't make it in person, all the sessions are recorded and posted to the symposium's YouTube channel later.
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Logistically, it's a two-day event. Doors open at 12 PM on Friday, and on Saturday they open at 8 AM, with presentations running through 3:30 PM. Tickets are $125 per person, which covers both days and includes admission to the Bullock Museum exhibits. There's also a Friday reception for an additional $50 per person. Registration closes on Wednesday, November 4, so you'll want to get your spot sorted well before the symposium kicks off.
Date
13 November – 14 November
12:00
Price
Paid
Recommended Age
+18 years
