ABOUT US

About the Brownsville Historical Association

The Brownsville Historical Association (BHA) manages 7 historic buildings and museums in the Mitte Cultural District and Downtown Brownsville: Stillman House Museum, the Heritage Museum, the Historic Alonso Building, the Historic Brownsville Museum, the Costumes of the Americas Museum, the Laureles Ranch House Museum and the Market Square Event Hall. Through exhibitions, educational programs, publications, cultural events, and archival collections, BHA shares Brownsville’s history and cultural arts with the local community.

Mission

The mission of the Brownsville Historical Association connects residents and visitors with the heritage and cultural arts of Brownsville, Texas through the preservation of historic sites and artifacts, museum exhibitions and educational programs, ensuring the past endures in our present and inspires our future.

Vision

The vision of the Brownsville Historical Association is to be passionate advocates and trusted stewards of Brownsville’s history, heritage, and historic places by preserving the past, enriching the present, and inspiring future generations.