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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
Free event Dec. 3: Book talk at the Burges House, Educating the Enemy by Jonna Perrillo, PhD
Join the El Paso County Historical Society on Dec. 3 at 11 a.m. for a book talk with UTEP Professor Dr. Jonna Perrillo and her exciting new book Educating the Enemy.
More →Native American Heritage Month: Ysleta del Sur Pueblo
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, the El Paso County Historical Society is posting past PASSWORD articles on Ysleta del Sur Pueblo.
More →1976: An Oral History – Pedro Gonzalez remembers the revolution
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the El Paso County Historical Society is looking back at past Password articles.
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 […]
