Texas Historical Expeditions
Texas Historical Expeditions is committed to uncovering, documenting, and preserving the rich heritage of Texas. We specialize in historical research, private land exploration, and the ethical excavation of artifacts and significant cultural items. Our work is guided by a deep respect for history and a strict adherence to legal and ethical standards.
Our Specialties
Texas Historical Expeditions operates as a professional historical research and exploration service, partnering with property owners, historical societies, and museums to recover and document lost artifacts. The company specializes in:
Conducting in-depth historical research
Coordinating access to private lands for exploration and excavation
Utilizing advanced technologies such as LiDAR, ground-penetrating radar (GPR), and metal detection to locate buried artifacts
Ethically recovering and preserving historically significant items
Collaborating with museums and historical organizations to ensure responsible stewardship
Developing educational content and fostering public engagement with Texas history

Our Mission
Bringing Texas History Back to Life
Texas Historical Expeditions is dedicated to uncovering and preserving the untold stories hidden beneath Texas soil. Through a combination of historical research, cutting-edge technology, and trusted partnerships, we bring the past to light, each discovery adding to a richer understanding of the state’s heritage.Participation is always free for property owners, and every find helps piece together the story of Texas’s history.
Let’s Discover Together
Could Your Property Hold Hidden History?
Your land may hold untold stories, lost artifacts, or historical remnants waiting to be uncovered. At Texas Historical Expeditions, we specialize in researching and exploring private properties like yours at no cost to you.Using advanced tools, we explore your property’s past safely, respectfully, and legally. From forgotten homesteads to buried relics and traces of early Texas settlers, each discovery is handled with care and preserved for future generations.


Get To Know Us
Our Founder
Shelly Wallace is the founder of Texas Historical Expeditions, where she leads efforts to uncover and preserve Texas’s lost history. A proud member of the Archaeological Institute of America and the Texas Archeological Society, Shelly brings a deep passion for history and a commitment to ethical exploration to every project. With a focus on integrity and respect for the land, she ensures that each discovery contributes to a richer understanding of Texas’s cultural heritage.
Be a part of preserving Texas history.
Curious about what lies beneath your land? Contact us today to start unearthing the hidden history of your property.
