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 […]
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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.
For Email Inquiries
October 24, 2019 Our traditional email system is currently down. If you email the El Paso County Historical Society at info@elpasohistory.com or epchs@elpasohistory.com, we may not receive your message. Until further notice, please contact us at elpasocountyhistory@gmail.com for email inquiries. You may also call us at (915) 533-3603 or visit us from 10am to 2pm […]
Preservation Symposium: Baron Rudolph von Ripper Mural – 10/2 at 10:00 am
Preservation Symposium: Baron Rudolph von Ripper Mural – John Hamilton, former historian of Fort Bliss, unveils the mystery of a mural painted by an Austrian aristocrat, who was imprisoned by the Nazis for his stance against Fascism. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Von Ripper became an American citizen and was stationed briefly at Fort […]