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Unflinching Courage: Pioneering Women Who Shaped Texas – Celebrate Joseph Magoffin’s Birthday

The El Paso County Historical Society will be co-sponsoring along with the Magoffin Home State Historic Site the event at the Magoffin Home State Historic Site in El Paso.

From the Texas Historical Commission:

“Former NATO Ambassador and U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison relates the untold history of how dynamic women shaped Texas through their grit, courage, and independence to become the embodiment of the Spirit of Texas. Their lives inspire us to help both our communities and Texas thrive. Join us as Cliff Seamon, the El Paso Troubadour, sings ballads from the 200-year history covered in the book, Ballet Folklorico performs, and guests enjoy birthday cake made from the original Magoffin recipe. Co-sponsored by the El Paso County Historical Society and the Magoffin Home State Historic Site. Advance registration is required.”

If you go

When: Saturday, January 14, 2023

Where: Magoffin Home State Historic Site 1120 Magoffin Avenue El Paso, TX 79901

Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM MST

RSVP for the event: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/unflinching-courage-pioneering-women-who-shaped-texas-joseph-m-birthday-tickets-383095889117

Directions:

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.