Learn about historical locations and peoples on the Streetcar with the El Paso County Historical Society. The tour is free, but you must RSVP in advance to attend this tour on July 14. Thank you for your interest in this event unfortunately reservations have sold out. Please be on the lookout for another tour in […]
Events
New exhibit centers on El Paso & World War II at El Paso County Historical Society
The El Paso County Historical Society, in collaboration with the Humanities Collaborative at EPCC-UTEP, presents a new exhibit on El Paso & World War II on Saturday, May 7, 2022.
Regions history gets richer with Morehead family donation to El Paso County Historical Society
The local record of El Paso’s history is getting richer as Jo Mapel, a member of the Charles Morehead family, comes to the city Saturday, April 23, to donate deeds, maps, photos, furniture and hundreds of documents from the Morehead family estate to the El Paso County Historical Society.
Notice of Special Meeting of Members of El Paso County Historical Society
Notice is hereby given that a special meeting in lieu of the annual meeting of the members of El Paso County Historical Society, Inc., a Texas non-profit corporation will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, March 5, 2022 in person and as a virtual meeting on the Zoom virtual meeting platform.
El Paso County Historical Society closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day the El Paso County Historical Society will be closed Monday, Jan. 17 2022. We will resume normal business house on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
UPDATE: Ticket sales have ended for for 2020/2021 El Paso County Historical Society Hall of Honor
UPDATE: Ticket sales have ended. There’s still time to reserve your seat for this year’s El Paso County Historical Society Hall of Honor! This year’s banquet will be held at the historic Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park, 106 W. Mills Ave. on Sunday, November 14, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. The event will include a plated lunch, […]
EPCHS announces 2021 Hall of Honor selection
UPDATE: Ticket sales have ended. The El Paso County Historical Society is pleased to announce the selection of Mr. Colbert Coldwell, Mr. Joseph Ray, Mr. Jack Maxon, and Ms. Mary Haynes, to the 2021 Hall of Honor.
17th Annual Sunset Heights Tour of Homes in El Paso set for Oct. 2. Here’s what to know
The 17th Annual Sunset Heights Tour of Homes is back! The tour is set for Saturday, Oct. 2, from 12 p.m.- 4 p.m. Funds raised by the event go to the Sunset Heights Neighborhood Improvement Association used to assist neighborhood residents with their properties, provide neighborhood activities, and maintain the historical integrity of the neighborhood. […]
‘Lost Restaurants of El Paso’ book sale event at 101-year-old former Texaco Service Station
The El Paso County Historical Society got mouths watering and memories flooding back with the release earlier this year of the Lost Restaurants of El Paso, and now you can get your hands on a copy and get up close and personal to one of the Sun City’s most iconic buildings.
El Paso County Historical Society currently accepting 2021 Hall of Honor nominations
The El Paso County Historical Society is currently accepting nominations for inductees to the 2021 Hall of Honor. Nominees should be considered outstanding individuals of character, vision, courage, and creative spirit. They must have lived in El Paso County and have consistently done the unusual which deserves to be remembered or have made El Paso County better for having lived […]