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AHCA Secures $25,000 Grant from Still Water Foundation for Vision Plan
This substantial grant will significantly enhance our capacity to plan for the future preservation and promotion of Austin’s historical narratives.
Jefferson Nunez joins as Associate Development Director
AHCA is at an exciting moment of growth, and with Jefferson’s leadership in development, we look forward to building upon the foundation Dane Anderson helped establish.
AHCA Awarded $5,000 Grant from National Trust for Historic Preservation
With the support of this grant, AHCA will formulate a Vision Plan that outlines our goals for safeguarding Austin’s historical resources, enhancing educational programs, and fostering community involvement.
AHCA Receives $5,000 Grant from The Summerlee Foundation for Vision Plan
The foundation has a long-standing commitment to supporting projects that enhance the understanding and preservation of Texas’s unique heritage.
Amplifying Austin’s History: A Great Success for AHCA
The momentum from this year’s campaign sets the stage for an even bigger impact next year. Mark your calendars—Amplify Austin 2025 will take place from March 5-6—and we look forward to making it another incredible day for Austin’s history.
Fuller Circle Recap: Margaret Justus & Sarah Bird Celebrate Ann Richards
The Fuller Circle celebrated Ann Richards’ 90th birthday with Margaret Justus and Sarah Bird, sharing stories of her wit and leadership. Austin’s mayor, Kirk Watson, in attendance, declared September 1st “Governor Ann Richards Day.
Weeks Named Librarian Of The Year
AHCA congratulates Austin Public Library Director of Libraries Roosevelt Weeks for recently winning the 2023 Librarian of the Year Award from the Texas Library Association.
Dam Drama Roils History Mysteries
One of Austin’s earliest efforts to harness the power of nature gets the AHCA History Mysteries treatment this Thursday, Sept. 22 at 6:45 pm.
Recap: Ken Roberts’ Fuller Circle Event with AHCA
For the second gathering of the Fuller Circle, the Austin History Center Association (AHCA) welcomed Ken Roberts, author of The Cedar Choppers: Life on the Edge of Nothing.
Recap: Jesse Sublett’s Fuller Circle Event with AHCA
Chenoweth is well known for her work at the Oakwood Cemetery Chapel, where she led a groundbreaking project to digitally map Austin’s oldest burial site using 3D modeling and LiDAR technology.