About Texas Archives Month

Each October, Texas joins archival repositories across the nation to celebrate Archives Month and promote the preservation of our country's documentary heritage. Archives Month in Texas aims to celebrate the value of Texas' historical records, to publicize the many ways these records enrich our lives, to recognize those who maintain our communities' historical records, and to increase public awareness of the importance of preserving historical treasures and making them available for use by present and future generations.

Submit your 2025 Texas Archives Month event for the calendar: If you are hosting an event or presenting Archives Month activities this year, let us know! We will provide a link. We are also interested in projects related to America 250 in Texas archives coming up. Please provide the sponsoring institution, date and time, place, details of what will happen at your event, and if available, any associated website addresses by filling out this form. You may also send the information to thrab@tsl.texas.gov. 

Texas Archives Month Poster 

Click the poster image above to go to the Archives Month Poster page 

Ideas for Celebrating Texas Archives Month

Plan your Texas Archives Month activities now! The Society of American Archivists offers resources for celebrating American Archives Month.

The Council of State Archivists' maintains an Archives Month Resources page with more information about the celebration.

Official Texas Archives Month Proclamations

Proclamations made by state and local government officials will be listed here as they are made. Let us know if your county or municipality has issued a Texas Archives Month proclamation at thrab@tsl.texas.gov. 

City of Dallas Proclamation

Calendar of Texas Archives Month Events

2025

Texas Film Round-Up in Seguin, Texas - October 10, 2025
Texas Archive of the Moving Image
https://texasarchive.org/round-up
The Texas Film Round-Up provides FREE digitization for Texas-related films and videotapes in exchange for the donation of a digital copy of the materials to TexasArchive.org. A partnership between the Texas Archive of the Moving Image (TAMI) and the Texas Film Commission, this program has served thousands of individuals, businesses, and cultural institutions since 2008. We are collecting films and videotapes in Seguin from September 26th through October 10th and hosting a free screening of Seguin-related archival films on October 10th, all at the Seguin Public Library.

Texas Film Round-Up in Gonzales, Texas - October 11, 2025
Texas Archive of the Moving Image
https://texasarchive.org/round-up
The Texas Film Round-Up provides FREE digitization for Texas-related films and videotapes in exchange for the donation of a digital copy of the materials to TexasArchive.org. A partnership between the Texas Archive of the Moving Image (TAMI) and the Texas Film Commission, this program has served thousands of individuals, businesses, and cultural institutions since 2008. We are collecting films and videotapes in Gonzales from September 26th through October 10th at Robert Lee Brothers, Jr. Memorial Library and hosting a free screening of Gonzales-related archival films on October 11th at the Crystal Theatre.

Travis County History Day Exhibit Opening Reception  - October 28, 2025
Travis County Archives
https://traviscountyhistory.org/
Recognizing and commemorating the history of the Travis County Commissioners Court. Tuesday, October 28, noon-1pm, 700 Lavaca, First Floor. For details and to RSVP, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/1141411791195629

Current Exhibitions During Archives Month

Archives and Special Collections throughout Texas provide the public with an opportunity to view original documents, photographs, and artifacts through exhibits.  Check with the institutions below for details about their complete list of exhibits, exhibit hours, and price of admission.