
Frequently Asked Questions
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It may sound strange, but sometimes historical associations can get stuck in the past, or forget what is important in the careful study of the past. ATxH wants to be a 21st-century historical association and grow with our supporters into the full meaning of that expression.
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No. Almost all individuals who study and support the cause of Texas history belong to multiple historical associations which promote and advance historical awareness of the state's heritage. The ATxH does not envision itself as an alternative to any currently existing historical organizations but is instead an augmentation to them.
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Click the Support tab and then Join in the top menu to become a member. As a newly established organization, your active participation will help us achieve our goals.
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There is something special about being on the ground floor of a movement, a chain of events, or the beginnings of an organization. If you support the mission and values of ATxH you have a role to play in what we become. In only our first 15 months, we held a symposium, held our first annual conference, and started the Journal of Texas History.
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You know it! We have established the Alliance Fund to help establish ourselves as an organization based on scholarship, integrity, and inclusion. We reached our first goal of $100,000 and all current donations are set aside in a separate account. The Alliance is a 501(c)(3) organization, and donations are tax-deductible.
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Your dues and donations have helped support our conference and journal, and covered the minimal costs of maintaining the Alliance’s website and membership system, keeping financial records, and providing insurance.