We the People Programs in Texas

FAIN: BC-50310-06

Humanities Texas (Austin, TX 78701-1506)
Michael L. Gillette (Project Director: March 2006 to May 2011)

Teacher institutes examining the U.S.-Mexico border in American history; a radio program highlighting historically significant Texas figures and events, traveling exhibits, and local heritage programs.

Humanities Texas will sponsor two teacher institutes examining the U.S.-Mexico border in American history; develop traveling exhibits and make grants to programs exploring “We the People” topics; offer a public lecture; and continue development of a radio program highlighting historically significant Texas figures and events, and a local heritage program encouraging communities to explore their unique traditions against the backdrop of U.S. history.