AUSTIN, Texas—With holiday shopping in full swing, the Texas Historical Commission (THC) has launched its online store TexasHistoryGifts.com featuring unique offerings available for purchase online and at historic sites across the state.  

The highlight of the season is “A Culinary Journey Through Texas History: A State Historic Sites Cookbook.” Edited by Hal Simon, the THC’s chief interpretive specialist, the cookbook takes professional and home chefs alike on a culinary journey that will inspire them to cook with passion, experiment with flavor, and taste the history of Texas. 

The cookbook can be purchased now online and will be available at many of the state’s historic sites soon.  

The 171-page cookbook features hundreds of recipes organized into categories such as starters, salads, main dishes, breads, desserts, and more. Each recipe includes a historical note providing context about it, as well as a corresponding state historic site where each recipe may have been made. 

The THC is also continuing to sell its annual holiday ornament, highlighting one of the state historic sites. This year, the ornament will pay homage to Fort Griffin, a major U.S. Army defense support post that was active from 1867–1881. Today, it is home to the Official State of Texas Longhorn Herd.  

Previous ornaments are still available for purchase. Begin your collection today.  

Other gifts offered this year include a wool blanket that beautifully depicts a symbol of the Caddo Nation, designed by Caddo Artist Chase Earles; a limited-edition silk-cotton blend scarf that details Texas history in artwork; a six-piece lapel pin set featuring several notable flags from the Texas revolution. 

The THC is pleased to share this online store for those looking to give a piece of historic Texas to friends or family this holiday season.