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See. Art Car Parade A parade of artistically transformed cars, a unique cultural event. Old 'Hanging' Oak One of the city's oldest living things, despite its false historical stigma.

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Smithsonian MagazineFeb 2, 2026

Here Are 250 Places to Visit to Celebrate America's 250th Birthday. How Many Have You Been To?

Journey around the nation with this interactive map, divided by region or category, and discover American history in a way you’ve never seen before

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Atlas ObscuraJan 14

Old ‘Hanging’ Oak in Houston, Texas

In a town preoccupied with literally tearing down its past like Houston, a tree that's been around for four centuries should be more significant. Instead the live oak blocks away from Allen's landing in downtown has the more sinister but false stigma attached to it as a hanging tree. It even had a plaque in place calling it the old hanging oak until its removal in the 1990s. While there are som…

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Atlas ObscuraSep 29, 2025

The Houston Art Car Parade: Americana Icon

Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and all major podcast apps. Dylan Thuras: A couple of months ago, during one of our normal podcast pitch meetings, producer Gabby Gladney suggested an idea for an episode about this parade that she grew up going to. And I immediately shouted in delight. Gabby Gladney: I suggested doing an episode about the Art Car Parade in Houston because that…

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