With 76 years of service, the Brownsville Historical Association is dedicated to serving the local community and creating opportunities for every resident to learn about, participate with, and come to an appreciation of the connection between our history and cultural art.   We are able to serve the community through our various museums that cover nearly every aspect of Brownsville and the Rio Grande Valley's history and culture.

The mission of the Brownsville Historical Association is to preserve, educate, and promote the history, heritage, and cultural arts of Brownsville, Texas and its environs through exhibitions, educational programs, publications, cultural events, and archival collections. The vision of BHA is to improve the quality of life for all residents of  Brownsville, Texas and its environs by providing life-long learning experiences about the history, cultural arts, and heritage of the region, and to continue to attract tourism to the heart of Historic Downtown Brownsville.

The Brownsville Historical Association serves the community through nine unique locations and numerous programs throughout the year. We encourage you to consider becoming a member of the BHA to take advantage of everything we have to offer.  For more information, feel free to contact the Brownsville Historical Association during business hours.

With 76 years of service, the Brownsville Historical Association is dedicated to serving the local community and creating opportunities for every resident to learn about, participate with, and come to an appreciation of the connection between our history and cultural art.   We are able to serve the community through our various museums that cover nearly every aspect of Brownsville and the Rio Grande Valley's history and culture.

The mission of the Brownsville Historical Association is to preserve, educate, and promote the history, heritage, and cultural arts of Brownsville, Texas and its environs through exhibitions, educational programs, publications, cultural events, and archival collections. The vision of BHA is to improve the quality of life for all residents of Brownsville, Texas and its environs by providing life-long learning experiences about the history, cultural arts, and heritage of the region, and to continue to attract tourism to the heart of Historic Downtown Brownsville.

The Brownsville Historical Association serves the community through nine unique locations and numerous programs throughout the year. We encourage you to consider becoming a member of the BHA to take advantage of everything we have to offer.  For more information, feel free to contact the Brownsville Historical Association during business hours.

With 76 years of service, the Brownsville Historical Association is dedicated to serving the local community and creating opportunities for every resident to learn about, participate with, and come to an appreciation of the connection between our history and cultural art.   We are able to serve the community through our various museums that cover nearly every aspect of Brownsville and the Rio Grande Valley's history and culture.

The mission of the Brownsville Historical Association is to preserve, educate, and promote the history, heritage, and cultural arts of Brownsville, Texas and its environs through exhibitions, educational programs, publications, cultural events, and archival collections. The vision of BHA is to improve the quality of life for all residents of Brownsville, Texas and its environs by providing life-long learning experiences about the history, cultural arts, and heritage of the region, and to continue to attract tourism to the heart of Historic Downtown Brownsville.

The Brownsville Historical Association serves the community through nine unique locations and numerous programs throughout the year. We encourage you to consider becoming a member of the BHA to take advantage of everything we have to offer.  For more information, feel free to contact the Brownsville Historical Association during business hours.

Una Noche de Amor con Mariachi 7 Leguas

When: Saturday, February 4, 2023

Time: Doors open general admission – 7:30pm

VIP Meet & Greet 6 - 7pm

Concert begins at 8pm

Where: Historic Alonso Building, 510 E. St Charles Street, Brownsville, Texas

Cost: BHA Members $25, General Admission $35, VIP Meet & Greet $50

For more information, please call 956-525-7252

Tickets can be purchased online through Eventbrite

The Brownsville Historical Association presents Una Noche de Amor con Mariachi 7 Leguas on Saturday, February 4, 2023. Join us for a night filled with mariachi music brought to you by Mariachi 7 Leguas - "The Valley’s Elite Mariachi". All proceeds from ticket sales directly support the Brownsville Historical Association’s educational programming and exhibits.

Winter Walking Tour: St. Charles District

When: Friday, February 10, 2023

Time: 11 a.m.

Where: Meet at the Historic Brownsville Museum, 641 E. Madison Street

Cost: $10 for BHA members and $15 for non-members. Sorry, no refunds. Rain or shine.

RSVP by calling: (956) 548-1313

Led by Dr. Anthony Knopp, visitors will explore one of the most historic neighborhoods in Brownsville. Come see the variety of architectural styles that residents and business owners adopted throughout the years, and join us for a visit to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Tour is limited to 25 people.

Historical Happy Hour: Viva Charro Days!

When: Friday, February 17, 2023

Time: 5 to 7 p.m.

Where: Historic Brownsville Museum, 641 E. Madison Street

Cost: Free for BHA members, $15 when you RSVP, $20 at the door. Sorry, no refunds.

RSVP by calling: (956) 548-1313

Come celebrate with the BHA as we kick off Charro Days at the Historic Brownsville Museum! Event is open to those aged 21 years old and over. Thank you to L&F Distributors for making this program possible.

Charro Days Museum Hours

The Historic Brownsville Museum, located at 641 E. Madison, will closed Thursday through Saturday, February 23 - 25, 2023.

The Heritage and Stillman House Museums, located at 1325 E. Washington, will close EARLY on Thursday, February 23rd at 1pm and ALL DAY Saturday,  February 25th.

Book signing and reception: Robert's Story: A Texas Cowboy's Troubled Life and Horrifying Death

Author: Stephen G. Michaud

When: Thursday, March 16, 2023

Time: 6-8 p.m.

Where: Historic Brownsville Museum, 641 E. Madison Street

Cost: Free and open to the public.

For more information call: 956-548-1313

Robert’s Story looks into the life and death of Robert East. Following the death of his brother, Robert suddenly finds himself to be the new and untested patrón of 250,000 acres of East Family ranchland—and the majority owner of the ocean of natural gas pooled beneath East rangeland. However, Robert’s contentious nature drives the Easts into bitter intra-family legal hostilities that persist for a decade. Based on a true story.

Books will be available for purchase at our gift shops and at the book signing event.