Help keep the stories of Texas alive.

“The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, the Handbook of Texas, and Texas History Day are all great reasons to support the TSHA, but so, too, is the opportunity to participate in the interactions between academic scholars, avocational historians, and students and aficionados at the annual meeting. My wife and I give to the TSHA because we're committed to seeing these wonderful programs continue to serve all Texans for generations to come.”

“I joined TSHA in 1996 when new members got a deal on purchasing TSHA's new six-volume Handbook of Texas. I juggled one seven-pound tome after another as I keyboarded otherwise inaccessible information for a book. Now the Handbook is available to anyone at any time, no flipping through heavy volumes. Its 28,000 items draw more than 6.2 million page views each year. I keep my membership not only to support such a significant public amenity but also to encourage the association's other extensive efforts to interpret the meaning and relevance of the history of Texas.”

“I love TSHA because it faithfully preserves and celebrates the extraordinary story of the greatest state in America. As the recognized authority on Texas history, it safeguards the courage, sacrifice, independence, and pioneering spirit that have defined Texans for generations. By protecting our history and passing it on to future generations, TSHA helps ensure that the values and legacy that make Texas unique will never be forgotten.”

“TSHA brings Texas history to life through beautifully produced, rigorously researched publications, outstanding public programs, and exceptional educational initiatives that inspire curiosity in young people and lifelong learners alike. I am continually inspired by the heart, dedication, and vision of the board, staff, and volunteers who make this important work possible.”

“TSHA is one of the oldest and most prestigious non-profits in the state. Its unique mission to convene both academic historians and civic leaders with a passion for sharing our state's history keeps Texas' past alive. TSHA brings that same insistence on academic rigor and contemporary relevancy to its publishing, educational, and extracurricular initiatives in a way that continues to improve our understanding of ourselves as a state and as a people.”

“I first joined the TSHA in the 1990s as a graduate history student. I attended the conferences and met many of the people who had written the books I was reading in my classes. They were warm and encouraging, and shared advice and experiences. The friendships and encounters I had as a result of TSHA shaped my future as a student of Texas history more than I can ever repay. I am grateful.”

“The TSHA is an amazing organization dedicated to the study, teaching, and preservation of Texas history. Its events, Annual Meeting, and publications are exceptional resources for anyone with an interest in the history of the Lone Star State. I am grateful for my years of involvement in this special group, and I am excited about the TSHA's promising future.”

“The TSHA has given me the opportunity to build relationships with historians, authors, publishers, and researchers whom I might never have met otherwise. Many of those professional connections have developed into lasting friendships with people who have supported me both personally and professionally.”

“The Texas State Historical Association has given me opportunities to grow as an educator, connect with historians and teachers from across the state, and bring Texas history to life for my students. Through Junior Historians and Texas History Day, TSHA has helped my students take their interest in Texas history beyond the classroom and see that their work can help preserve it.”