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History & Heritage Itinerary

Nacogdoches and Angelina counties contain many of the Pineywoods’ most important and fascinating historical sites. In fact, it’s fair to say that recorded Texas history began here--in the city of Nacogdoches, which rightly bills itself as “The Oldest Town in Texas.” Angelina County boasts the Pineywoods’ biggest city, Lufkin--which has a newly booming arts scene.

 

 

Old Stone Fort Museum
Stone Fort MuseumHistory comes alive, even though it's written in stone.
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Nacogdoches - Old Time String Shop & General Mercantile
To enter the Old Time String Shop is to step back into the past.
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The History Center
A public history and archives center capturing the history of Diboll and the surrounding region.
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First Street Arts Center
First StreetArtsCenter_100x105.jpgThe First Street Arts Center promotes East Texas artists whose work ideally captures the Pineywoods experience.
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Museum of East Texas
The Museum of East Texas possesses an extensive collection of paintings and sculpture produced by regional artists.
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Texas Forestry Museum
Exhibitions and collections tell the story of the forests of Texas yesterday and today.
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Sterne-Hoya House
Texas legends such as Davy Crockett, Sam Houston and Thomas J. Rusk stayed here as they traveled through Nacogdoches on their way to fight for Texas Independence.
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German POW Camp
Visit the remnants of one of two POW camps in Lufkin that operated from 1943 to 1946, now operated by the US Forest Service.
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Artisans, Architecture and Antiques

Today, Pineywoods arts and culture mix the down-home with the cutting edge--and testify to the region’s diverse mix of people and traditions. 


 

Texas History Comes to Life

From “The Oldest Town in Texas” to the Pineywoods’ biggest city--the region's rich history abounds. 
  


Get In Tune with Nature

A wealth of state parks, a national preserve and other sanctuaries offer a full menu of recreational options, from birding to boating.


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