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Please note our TEMPORARY address change:


Mailing address for U.S. Postal Service:
1410 Rio Grande St.
Austin, TX 78701

Delivery address for Fed Ex, UPS, and other private carriers:
4005A Banister Lane
Austin, TX 78704

What's New

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  3.09

  H. W. Brands speaks on the Great Depression and the New Deal in Austin this Thursday, 3.11

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  3.01

  March is both Texas History Month and Women's History Month! Learn more with these events and exhibitions

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  2.25

  UPCOMING DEADLINE: The deadline for the spring cycle of major grants is Monday, March 15, 2010

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  2.23

  Board transitions and news

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  2.19

  "Lone Star and Eagle: German Immigration to Texas" opens in Hillsboro

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  2.17

  Take a look at the latest photographs of the Byrne-Reed House restoration

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  2.01

  Texas teachers bring the humanities to life

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  1.28

  "Behold the People: R. C. Hickman's Photographs of Black Dallas, 1949–1961" opens tomorrow at the Old Red Museum of Dallas County History and Culture

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  1.27

  Find events and exhibitions in your area with our updated Winter/Spring events calendar

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  1.26

  Educators meet to discuss teacher enrichment program

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  11.19

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

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  8.28

  Temporary move! New location during renovations

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  8.09

  News 8 Austin interviews Executive Director Michael Gillette about the Byrne-Reed House

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Home › About Humanities Texas › Director's Welcome

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.

Read Michael L. Gillette's monthly columns.