Women’s History Month began in the 1980s when “Congress passed Pub. L. 97-28 which authorized and requested the President to proclaim the week beginning March 7, 1982 as ‘Women’s History Week.’” according to The lLibrary of Congress website.
Events
Texas State Historical Association Annual Meeting to be held in El Paso March 2-4, 2023
The Texas State Historical Association 127th Annual Meeting will take place in El Paso, Texas from March 2-4, 2023.
Black History Month: A look at El Paso County Historical Society Password articles
Celebrate Black History Month by reading through some of the El Paso County Historical Society Password articles.
Black History Month exhibits and events in El Paso
Celebrate Black History Month with these history and art exhibits in El Paso.
Free event Jan. 21: Book talk at the Burges House, Rewriting Citizenship by Dr. Susan Stanfield
Join the El Paso County Historical Society on Jan. 21 at 11 a.m. for a book talk with Dr. Susan Stanfield, Assistant Professor of History at UTEP, on her new book Rewriting Citizenship.
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.
Free event Dec. 3: Book talk at the Burges House, Educating the Enemy by Jonna Perrillo, PhD
Join the El Paso County Historical Society on Dec. 3 at 11 a.m. for a book talk with UTEP Professor Dr. Jonna Perrillo and her exciting new book Educating the Enemy.
Join us October 27 in Downtown El Paso for another History of People and Places Streetcar Tour
Learn about historical locations and peoples on the Streetcar with the El Paso County Historical Society.
Sunset Heights Tour of Homes set for October 1, 2022. Here’s what to know.
The Annual Sunset Heights Tour of Homes is back! The tour is set for Saturday, Oct. 1, from 12 p.m.- 4 p.m.