We would like to thank our partners, sponsors and contributors for making our July, August, and September programs possible: Dean Porter Park Renovation Inc. (DPPR) committee - Mellena Conner, MuseWork, The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC), Starbase Brewing, Texas Embers, Chasing Camilla-Melissa Rojas and JC Frias from The Pink Casa.
EXHIBITS
Costumes of the Americas Exhibit: Made for Matrimony
Location: Costumes of the Americas Museum, 1004 E. Sixth Street, Brownsville, Texas
Duration: June 11, 2024 - November 15, 2024
The Brownsville Historical Association presents Made for Matrimony, a collection of wedding textiles from Mexico, Central America, and South America. The exhibit explores the diversity of styles, colors, and designs of wedding dresses from these regions. In addition, the exhibition highlights the different cultures and traditions of wedding celebrations in regards to their attire, accessories, and customs. Made for Matrimony will be on display at the Costumes of the Americas Museum from June 11, 2024 through November 15, 2024.
Hispanic Heritage Month Exhibit: “Mictlán” by Joel Bernal
Where: Historic Brownsville Museum, 641 E. Madison Street
Duration: September 17, 2024-October 18, 2024
Cost: Included with paid museum admission.
Mictlantecuhtli is the god of the dead in the Mexica (Aztec) culture. He rules over the underworld, Mictlán, but also promotes life, which makes him a contradictory deity. Only in this sense can we understand the cult of life and death in Mexico today. For centuries, death figures have been made, in this case skulls made of sugar and anise to remind you that Mictlán, the place where the dead arrive - a sort of paradise - is also a better place, free of sorrow.
It is with this background that the work of visual artist Joel Bernal emerges. Mr. Bernal, a native of the RGV, is exhibiting his artwork in Brownsville for the first time.
EVENTS
“Lotería” Fundraiser
When: Thursday, September 12, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Where: Historic Alonso Building
510 E. Saint Charles Street
Cost: $50 for 3 cards. BHA members receive an additional card.
For more information or questions about sponsorship opportunities, please call 956-548-1313 or email mcasas@brownsvillehistory.org
Tickets will be available for purchase at the Historic Brownsville Museum.
Lotería is a game of chance, similar to bingo, but uses images on a deck of cards instead of plain numbers on ping pong balls. Are you ready to play? All proceeds from ticket sales directly support the Brownsville Historical Association’s educational programming and exhibits. (All cards and game pieces will be provided to guests.)
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
