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COVID-19 update: El Paso County Historical Society open by appointment only

UPDATE March 24, 2021: The El Paso County Historical Society is open by appointment only.

COVID-19 safety measures will be in place and we ask that anyone visiting wear a mask and maintain social distancing. Click here for more safety tips from the CDC.

Please email epchs@elpasohistory.com or call (915) 533-3603. if you have any questions or concerns.

Previous March 14, 2020:

Please know that your safety is paramount to us, and we are not making these decisions lightly. We are following the latest news released by reputable sources–such as the Center for Disease Control and the World Health Organization–monitoring local conditions, and conferring with our volunteers who keep the Burges House open.

For the latest news on the COVID-19 pandemic, please visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html.

Since 1954 the El Paso County Historical Society has been a driving force in the historic scene of El Paso. EPCHS strives to foster research into the history of the El Paso area; acquire and make available to the public historic materials; publish and encourage historical writing pertaining to the area; and to develop public consciousness of our rich heritage.