In 1962 Lydia Malernee Stark, a retired speech teacher, ran as a Republican for County Superintendent of Schools against John T. Bean. Stark ran on one platform: to abolish the office she was running for. She ran as a Republican in a strongly Democratic county. No Republican had been elected countywide since Alfred Sharpe of […]
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Peter E. Kern, Kern Place, and the Astrological Letter
Peter E. Kern, Kern Place, and the Astrological Letter March 19, 2020 Kern Place, nestled between the Franklin Mountains and the University of Texas at El Paso, is one of El Paso’s most iconic neighborhoods. Its unique and lush character is hardly surprising when one understands its founder, Peter E. Kern. Learn more about Kern […]
El Paso History Day 2020
On February 22nd, 313 students from the El Paso region took part in El Paso History Day at UTEP. Over 40 of those students were selected as regional finalists and will go on to represent their schools at Texas History Day in Austin at the end of April. Winners at the state level will move […]
El Paso County Historical Society to Celebrate Women’s History Month
The El Paso County Historical Society (EPCHS) will host several events throughout March to celebrate Women’s History Month. Through talks and an exhibit, EPCHS intends to highlight the lives of prominent local women who contributed to this region’s rich and diverse history. On March 7, 2020 at 12 p.m., EPCHS welcomes the public to the grand opening of “Women […]
Lost Restaurants of El Paso Presentation: The Central Cafe & Jaxon’s
The El Paso County Historical Society is pleased to host a presentation by Joe Lewels on the histories of the Central Café in Juarez and Jaxon’s Restaurant in El Paso on Saturday, January 25 at 10:00 AM at the Burges House (603 W. Yandell). The event is free and open to the public and light refreshments […]
EPCHS Holiday Hours
Please note that the Burges House will be closed from Tuesday, December 24th through December 27th and again on December 31st and January 1st. Happy Holidays!
Annual Holiday Open House set for Dec 5, 2019
You are invited to carry on the Burges family tradition by joining us for our annual Holiday Open House. Snacks and beverages will be provided, including the famous Burges eggnog. This event is free and open to the public. And, as the Burges family used to say, “Once invited, always invited.” El Paso County Historical […]
Hall of Honor Banquet – 11/15/2019
For 59 years, EPCHS has honored El Pasoans of outstanding character whose achievements have brought integrity and recognition to the El Paso community. Inductees are also exemplary role models for future generations. Past honorees include Richard and William Burges, Henry Trost, Tom Lea, Jr., Olga Kohlberg, Maud Sullivan, and Dr. Diana Natalicio. This year’s […]
Community Meeting: I-10 Trench Project
The Sunset Heights Neighborhood Improvement Association and and the El Paso County Historical Society are organizing a community meeting from 5:30-7:00 at Trinity-First United Methodist Church at 801 N. Mesa to discuss proposed efforts to widen I-10 through downtown. We hope to see you there and to get your support as we enter a new […]
November Book Talk: “Guadalupe Mountains National Park” by Dr. Jeff Shepherd – 11/2
The El Paso County Historical Society is pleased to present a presentation by Dr. Jeff Shepherd on the Guadalupe Mountains National Park on Saturday, November 2nd at 10:00 am. The event is free and open to the public.