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HOLIDAY HOURS
All BHA museums will close on Tuesday, Dec. 26 and Tuesday, Jan. 2 in observance of Christmas and New Year’s Day.
EXHIBITS
Costumes of the Americas Exhibit: Soul of the Tehuana
Location: Costumes of the Americas Museum, 1004 E. Sixth Street, Brownsville, Texas
Duration: September 5, 2023 - January 5, 2024
Cost: Included with paid museum admission.
The Brownsville Historical Association presents Soul of the Tehuana, a textile and Día De Los Muertos exhibition. Soul of the Tehuana, in part, pays tribute to Mexican painter, Frida Kahlo, through her iconic use of the traditional Tehuana dress. In addition to highlighting the origin of the textiles, the exhibit itself will serve as an altar to Frida Kahlo and implement other customary elements used in celebrating Día De Los Muertos, the Mexican day of the dead holiday. The exhibition will be on display at the Costumes of the Americas Museum from September 5, 2023 through January 5, 2024.
Department 56 Miniature Holiday Village Exhibit
When: Nov. 25, 2023 - Jan. 7, 2024
Where: Historic Brownsville Museum, 641 E Madison Street
Cost: Exhibit is included with paid museum admission.
The Brownsville Historical Association is proud to present its Department 56 Miniature Holiday Village collection. Founded in 1976, the Department 56 Company captures the spirit of Christmas through various themed collections that can be seen throughout the display. Donated by the Gloor family in memory of collector, June Gloor, the exhibit contains over 500 ceramic pieces including figurines, animals, and lit structures. This holiday season create a new tradition with friends and family by visiting this magnificent display!
EVENTS
Historical Happy Hour: Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest
When: Friday, Dec. 15 , 2022
Time: 5 p.m.- 7 p.m.
Where: Heritage Museum, Vezzetti Room, 1325 E. Washington Street
Cost: Free for BHA members, $15 if you RSVP and pay before the event, $20 at the door. Sorry no refunds.
For more information, please (956) 541-5560
We’re having a party, and things are going to get UGLY. Wear a Ho-Ho-Horrible Holiday sweater! A prize will be awarded to the person wearing the ugliest sweater. We will also toast to the holidays with friends and good cheer! This month’s happy hour is sponsored by our friends at L&F Distributors. Attendees must be 21 years & older.
BROWNSVILLE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
1325 E. Washington Street , Brownsville, Texas 78520
1 (956) 541-5560
BROWNSVILLE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
1325 E. Washington Street, Brownsville, Texas 78520
1 (956) 541-5560