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Author Archives: Michael Wilson

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Are you willing to live in the country?

ARCTexas Posted on December 2, 2020 by Michael WilsonDecember 9, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people, especially those who are able to work at home, have decided to try and relocate to a rural area.  However, many people also resist such an idea, and this article discusses how the … Continue reading →

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Country Scenes

ARCTexas Posted on November 8, 2020 by Michael WilsonNovember 8, 2020

The Texas countryside (especially West and parts of Central Texas) is often portrayed as nothing but wasteland and desert.  The truth is, there is a wide variety of landscapes and vistas hat a visitor can enjoy

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Fort Martin Scott, Fredericksburg, Texas

ARCTexas Posted on November 5, 2020 by Michael WilsonNovember 5, 2020

When visiting Fredericksburg, Texas, take some time and walk the grounds of Fort Martin Scott.  Imagine what life was like back in 1850 when the fort was most active.  Also, if you’re in the visitor center, look for a roster, … Continue reading →

Posted in history | Tagged Fort Martin Scott, Fredericksburg Texas, Frontier Forts, Texas History

Introducing Rural Texas

Welcome to ARCTexas and Rural Life
October 24, 2020 by Michael Wilson Posted in Videos

Have you ever considered how public your life is on Social Media?

ARCTexas Posted on October 18, 2020 by Michael WilsonDecember 9, 2020

Most of us are aware that the information collected about us today and that is used for marketing purposes is much more detailed than in the past. Historic data collection, i.e. prior to the explosion in social media, required a … Continue reading →

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Episode 11 – Parlez-vous français?

ARCTexas Posted on August 12, 2020 by Michael WilsonAugust 12, 2020

Episode 11 – Parlez-vous français? Over the previous 10 episodes I focused primarily on the Native Peoples and the early Spanish explorations and attempts to colonize Texas. Today I will delve a little deeper into the French experiences in Texas. … Continue reading →

Posted in podcasts | Tagged French, La Salle, Texas Exploration

Presidio San Saba – Menard Texas

ARCTexas Posted on August 6, 2020 by Michael WilsonAugust 6, 2020

Located in the city of Menard Texas, the ruins of the Presidio San Saba are a reminder to the early Spanish exploration and attempts to colonize the territory.  While the site has not yet been reconstructed, walking around the grounds … Continue reading →

Posted in history | Tagged Menard Texas, Presidio San Saba, Texas History

Episode 10 – Did Spanish Colonization have a chance?

ARCTexas Posted on August 2, 2020 by Michael WilsonAugust 6, 2020
Episode 10 - Did Spanish Colonization stand a chance

In this episode, I explore the relationships between the native tribes and each other and the native tribes and the Spanish and question whether or not Spanish Colonization of Texas had a realistic chance to succeed. Each tribe was unique, … Continue reading →

Posted in podcasts | Tagged Apache, Jumano, Spanish Colonization

Episode 9 – LaSalle and the French

ARCTexas Posted on July 26, 2020 by Michael WilsonAugust 6, 2020
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Posted in podcasts | Tagged French, LaSalle, Louisiana

Episode 8 – Spanish Presidios and here come the French

ARCTexas Posted on July 21, 2020 by Michael WilsonAugust 6, 2020

In this episode, I talk about the Spanish Presidios, where some of them were located, what was their purpose, how they were designed, and a little about life in them.  I also touch on how the French were making incursions … Continue reading →

Posted in podcasts | Tagged French, Presidios, Spanish settlements

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