EXHIBITS

 

Lonesome Dove, A New Traveling Exhibition

When: March 3, 2020 – April 11, 2020

Where: Historic Brownsville Museum

Mary Yturria Education Center

641 E. Madison Street

Cost: Included with paid museum admission

 

We are pleased to introduce Lonesome Dove, a traveling exhibition, created by the Wittliff Collections at the Alkek Library, Texas State University, and presented in partnership with Humanities Texas. Lonesome Dove is a wall-hanging exhibition that features fifty-five framed and matted sepia tone photographs. These photos capture scenes from the set of the very popular Lonesome Dove miniseries which first aired in 1989.

EVENTS

 

SAVE THE DATE

10th Annual Taste of Texas Fundraiser

When: Saturday, March 21, 2020

Time: 6pm-9pm

Where: Laureles Ranch House Museum

1501 E. 7th Street, Linear Park

Cost: $60 per person,$50 for BHA Members

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Join the Brownsville Historical Association in celebration of its 10th Annual Taste of Texas fundraiser. Enjoy Texas-based cuisine and drinks while listening to great music at the Historic Laureles Ranch Museum. All proceeds benefit museum exhibits and programming. For tickets and sponsorship information, please call 956-548-1313

 

Historic Brownsville Photo Contest

Time: January 1, 2020 - April 1, 2020.

Description: The Brownsville Historical Association is looking for photographs that illustrate our community's most significant historic features. Snap a photo of your favorite historic landmark, building, architectural detail, or any other subject that portrays our local heritage and enter the contest. The winning photographs will be showcased in our Historic Brownsville Photo Contest Exhibit. All must be submitted by April 1, 2020.

SEE CONTEST GUIDELINES!

 

Winning photographs receive:

1st place $100

2nd $50

3rd place $25

 

For more information, please review the contest guidelines or contact us at 956-548-1313.

 

BHA Annual Members Meeting

When: Saturday, January 18, 2020

Time:  4 pm

Where: Historic Brownsville Museum, Mary Yturria Education Center

641 E. Madison Street

For more information call: 956-548-1313

 

Current members of the BHA are invited to attend the annual members meeting.

 

Historical Happy Hour: NFL Team Spirit

When: Friday, January 24, 2020

Time: 5 to 7 pm

Where: Heritage Museum, Vezzetti Room

1325 E. Washington Street

Cost: Free for BHA members

$5 if you pay before the event, $10 at the door. Sorry, no refunds.

RSVP by calling: 956-548-1313

 

Football season may be coming to an end but love for your team is never ending. Throw on your favorite NFL cap, jersey or other fan gear and head to the Heritage Museum to show off your team spirit. Event is open to those age 21 years old and over.

Thank you L&F Distributors for making this program possible.

 

Winter Walking Tour: Fort Brown

When: Saturday, January 25, 2020

Time: 11 am

Where: Brownsville Heritage Museum

1325 E. Washington Street

Cost: $5 for BHA members

$10 for non-members. Sorry, no refunds.

RSVP by calling: 956-541-5560

 

Fort Brown was an important military post on the US-Mexican border. This fort saw various conflicts including the Mexican American War and the Civil War. BHA Board Member, Dr. Anthony Knopp, will lead you through Fort Brown and its buildings; many of which are still in use today. Tour is limited to 25 people.

 

Winter Walking Tour: Historic Downtown Brownsville

When: Friday, January 31, 2020

Time: 11 am

Where: Brownsville Heritage Museum

1325 E. Washington Street

Cost: $5 for BHA members

$10 for non-members. Sorry, no refunds.

RSVP by calling: 956-541-5560

 

Brownsville is one of the most historic cities in the state of Texas. Venture out with Dr. Anthony Knopp through the streets of downtown Brownsville. He will highlight important structures that date back to the city’s founding. Tour is limited to 25 people.