Collecting a variety of literal pieces of history that helped to define the region, Sam Houston Park is a cultural oasis in downtown Houston, Texas. Surrounded by the skyscrapers and freeways of the modern metropolis, the park provides audiences with an especially unique sense of the history of the city that will remain connected to […]
Created to honor those lost their lives in the line of duty, the Houston Police Officers Memorial allows audiences to experience the sacrifices made by Houston police officers in numerous ways. Providing them with a place to emotionally reflect and physically engage, the landmark connects with a legacy that extends across the eras. A Functional […]
An essential feature of Bear Creek Pioneers Park, the Harris County War Memorial honors Harris Country veterans of numerous wars. Located just outside of Houston, Texas, the memorial is defined by a series of markers that are equal parts commemoration and celebration of the sacrifices made by members of the community. Honoring All Harris County […]
Created by the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art, Smither Park is one of the most unique attractions in Houston, Texas. Covered in mosaics that more than 300 artists have created, Smither Park celebrates the imagination of these individuals while connecting to a spirit that permeates the entire Houston community. The Imaginative Spirit of Self-Taught […]
Located on private land in Orange, Texas, the Confederate Memorial of the Wind is a circular monument built in a simplified neoclassical style. Erected in 2013 by the Sons of Confederate Veterans, it has 13 columns arranged in a circle, one for each Confederate state. It is also set to have 32 flags representing U.S. […]
The effective combination of history and culture has proven to create incredible economic opportunities when it comes to enabling genuine experiences for a variety of people. Examples of what this can look like are available all over the world, but there are few places that have been able to create these opportunities more effectively than […]
All throughout Dallas, Texas, the symbol of the mythic horse from Greek mythology shows up in places and ways that are both obvious and understated. Appearing on murals, signs, plazas and even used in advertising, the Pegasus has become an icon for Dallas as well as one of the city’s most popular attractions. What started […]