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 […]
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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 […]
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16th Annual Sunset Heights Tour of Homes – October 5, 2019
The 16th annual Sunset Heights Tour of Homes will be held from 12-4 on Saturday, October 5, 2019. Ticket prices are $5 for children 10 and under and $10 for adults. Tickets can be purchased the Hal Marcus Gallery on 1308 N. Oregon (533-9090).
El Paso Strong Archival Initiative: Learn more here
Hello friends and supporters, In the wake of the senseless tragedy that occurred in our community on August 3, 2019, the El Paso County Historical Society is starting the El Paso Strong Archival Initiative in order to document this event for posterity.
El Paso’s African American Women Suffragists
On Dec 12, 1918, the Colored Women’s Progressive Club of El Paso was organized, and it was an auxiliary to the El Paso Equal Franchise League. They campaigned for women’s right to vote and fought for the improvement of their living conditions. The first president was Maud Edith Sampson. Sampson tried registering the club as […]
Birthday Celebration: 65 years of preserving history at the El Paso County Historical Society
The El Paso County Historical Society had a birthday celebration on April 13, 2019. The festivities included dance performances, face painting, food trucks, history talks, two egg hunts and the Amigo Man!