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Heritage Museum
Historic AlonSo Building
Stillman house MUSEUM
Historic brownsville museum & Mary Yturria Education Center
market square EVENT HALL / research center
Historic Laureles
Ranch house Museum
Old city cemetery & Old city cemetery center
Admission Rates
Historic Brownsville Museum or Heritage Museum and Stillman House Museum:
Adults
Seniors
Students
Children Under 6
Members
BISD Students & Teachers
Military
$6.00
$4.00
$2.00
Free
Free
Free
Free
Day Pass
Day Pass to the Historic Brownsville Museum, Heritage Museum, and Stillman House Museum:
Adults
Seniors
Students
$10.00
$ 6.00
$ 3.00
Discover our History, Heritage & Cultural Arts
Time Travelers Camp
Discover Brownsville History! Join us for three days of discovery! July 24, 25, & 26, 2019
TIME TRAVELERS CAMP FLYER & REGISTRATION & RELEASE FORM
With 71 years of service, the BHA 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.
EXHIBITS
An Art Exhibit: Impressions from Brownsville
When: May 11, 2019 – July 27, 2019
Where: Heritage Museum, Vezzetti Room, 1325 E. Washington Street
Cost: Included with paid museum admission.
In honor of Preservation Month, Juan Velez, Historic Preservation Officer and BHA Board Member will exhibit a collection of art work featuring historic buildings of Brownsville.
Exhibit: Into the Wild West
A Collection Donated by Ben Edelstein
Historic Brownsville Museum
641 E. Madison Street
This exhibit is available to visitors with paid museum admission.
Featuring the work of Frederic Remington and Charles Russell, this exhibit was donated to the Association in 2009 by the late Mr. Ben Edelstein. This unique collection includes sculptures and paintings depicting the Old West.
EVENTS
Historical Happy Hour: Summertime Daiquiris!
When: Friday, July 19, 2019
Time: 5pm- 7 pm
Where: Heritage Museum
1325 E. Washington Street
Cost: Free for BHA members.
$5 if you pay before the event, $10 at the door.
For more information call 956-548-1313
In honor of National Daiquiri Day, cool down with a delicious daiquiri! Originally concocted in Cuba during the time of the Spanish-American War, the daiquiri has become a staple of pool-side parties and summertime cook outs. We will also be featuring craft beer so check out our Facebook for announcements. Attendees must be 21 years & older. Special thanks to L&F Distributors for making this program possible.
BHA’s Time Travelers Camp
July 24, 25, & 26, 2019
9am-12 noon, Ages 8-12
The camp will take place a various BHA locations
$30 for all three days
BHA Member Discounted Price $25 (parent or legal guardian must be a member)
Call 956.548.1313 for more information.
Forms available on our website.
Day 1: Downtown Discovery Day
Explore historic downtown locations like the Market Square building and the Stillman House Museum.
Day 2: Battlefield Day
Learn about our local battlefields: Palo Alto, Resaca De La Palma and Fort Brown.
Day 3: Old Brownsville Day
Experience the Historic Brownsville Museum, the Old City Cemetery, and the Laureles Ranch House Museum.
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Sundays - Mondays: CLOSED
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