A new exhibit honoring César Chávez, the nationally recognized labor and civil rights leader, is now open at the Jeff … More
Category: History
Living History Days returning to Fort Stockton March 26–28, 2026
The Fort Stockton Historic Society will host Living History Days March 26–28, 2026, bringing the Old West to life with … More
Volunteers invited to Ruidosa Church work day Sept. 20
Friends of the Ruidosa Church are hosting a community work day on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 … More
Fort Davis to Host U.S. Army Camel Experiment Reenactment Sept. 6–7
The Fort Davis National Historic Site will bring history to life the weekend of September 6–7, 2025, with a special … More
Presidio County Celebrates Historic Marker at La Junta de los Ríos
Thanks to the efforts of the Presidio County Historical Commission, South Presidio County is receiving long-overdue recognition for its rich … More
Mission Mary: A Testament to Faith and West Texas History
In the quiet desert stretches near Balmorhea, the humble adobe chapel known as Mission Mary stands as one of West … More
Presidio County to Unveil Historical Marker Honoring Native Peoples of La Junta de los Rios
The Presidio County Historical Commission invites the public to attend the unveiling of a new historical marker commemorating the Native … More
Honoring History: Friends of the Ruidosa Church Work to Preserve West Texas Landmark
Tucked away in the Big Bend region, the historic adobe church El Corazón Sagrado de la Iglesia de Jesús stands … More
CBS Sunday Morning Spotlights Hancock Hill’s Iconic Desk in Alpine
The long-standing desk atop Hancock Hill in Alpine received national attention this week in a feature by CBS Sunday Morning, … More
A Look Back at the First Terlingua Chili Cookoff — October 21, 1967
A newly digitized photo collection from the Archives of the Big Bend at Sul Ross State University takes viewers inside … More
