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In March, 1954, at the urging of Cleofas Calleros, the Women’s Department of the Chamber of Commerce undertook the project of creating an El Paso Historical Society.
Since that time we have collected items pertaining to the history of El Paso and have published a quarterly publication, “Password” with historical articles pertaining to the area.
Our Archives include photos, journals, documents, books and more. Learn more
LATEST NEWS
El Paso County Historical Society now accepting nominations for 2026 Hall of Honor inductees
This year’s Hall of Honor Banquet is scheduled for Sunday, November 1. The deadline to submit a nomination is May 31, 2026,
Nominees should be considered outstanding individuals of character, vision, courage, and creative spirit.
More →Tickets on sale for El Paso County Historical Society’s 2025 Hall of Honor, Nov. 2, 2025 at El Paso Country Club at 5:30 P.M.
Tickets for the El Paso County Historical Society’s Hall of Honor banquet are on sale now.
The event will be held on Sunday, November 2nd, 2025 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the El Paso Country Club.
- Where: El Paso Country Club at 5000 Country Club Place.
- When: Nov. 2, 2025
- Time:
- Reception and Silent Auction begin at 5:30 p.m.
- Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m.
- The program begins at 7 p.m.
Local history organizations to host free events celebrating the railroad in El Paso. Here’s what to know.
Union Pacific Foundation Sponsoring Railroad Exhibit at El Paso County Historical Society
El Paso, Texas – The El Paso County Historical Society and the Railroad and Transportation Museum of El Paso are hosting free events in April telling the story of the railroad in El Paso.
More →Jane Burges Perrenot Research Center Open to the Public
The Jane Burges Perrenot Research Libary at the El Paso County Historical Society is open three days a week and by appointment. Whether you’re conducting academic research, tracking your family’s genealogy, or just interested in browsing our extensive collection of books, photos, maps, and yearbooks, please stop by for a visit. Admission is Free: Tuesday, […]
Exhibit: Preserving Local History: El Paso County Historical Society 1953-1986.
Preserving Local History: El Paso County Historical Society 1953-1986. Since 1954 the El Paso County Historical Society has been the driving force of the historic scene of El Paso. EPCHS strives to foster research into the history of the El Paso area; share that history with the public; publish and encourage historical writing pertaining to […]
The Lorenzen Family Collection: ‘How We Cook in El Paso;
By Joseph Longo This copy of the 1926 cookbook “How We Cook in El Paso” is part of the Lorenzen Family Collection. It belonged to Ada Lane Lorenzen, who was an active civic leader and served as president of the El Paso Woman’s Club. She was also a charter member of the El Paso County […]
