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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’s Hall of Honor fundraiser tickets now on sale
Tickers for the El Paso County Historical Society’s Hall of Honor banquet are now on sale.
More →Sunset Heights Tour of Homes in El Paso set for October 7, 2023. Here’s what you need to know.
The Annual Sunset Heights Tour of Homes is back! The tour is set for Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023 from 12 p.m.- 4 p.m.
More →Join the El Paso County Historical Society at this years Border Archives Bazaar in Las Cruces on September 23
Join the El Paso County Historical Society at this year’s Border Archives Bazaar on September 23 at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces.
More →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 […]
Here’s how Texas women received right to vote and what role El Paso had
Article 1, Section 4 of the Constitution of the United States of America says that the “…Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof: but the Congress may at any time by Law make or alter such Regulations…” Amendment X strengthens state control […]
