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Hall of Honor: Celebrating Our Honorees

2026 Hall of Honor: Celebrating Our Honorees We are just one month away from celebrating the El Paso County Historical Society's 2026 Hall of Honor In...

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El Paso County Historical Society holiday hours, last minute gifts ideas...

Looking for a last minute gift for the history lover in your life? Here are a few options. Books Educating the Enemy: Teaching Nazis and Mexicans in the Cold...

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Traces of Stardom in El Paso: Bessie Love....

Bessie Love(1898-1986)was a famous and successful actress during the silent and early sound film era. She was nominated for her performance in "Broadway Melo...

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Thank You, El Paso, for Your Support During El Paso Giving Day 2026!

Thank You, El Paso, for Your Support During El Paso Giving Day 2026! A huge THANK YOU to the El Paso community for your incredible support during El P...

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Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Honoring El Paso's Community Leaders

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Discover the New Exhibit at Burges House – Free Admission!

Discover the New Exhibit at Burges House – Free Admission! The El Paso County Historical Society invites the community to explore a brand-new exhibit ...

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El Paso County Historical Society to close for holiday season from Dec. 23 - Jan. 5, reopen January 6, 2026...

The El Paso County Historical Society will be closed from Dec. 23 through Jan. 5 for the holiday season. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, Jan...

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Need a holiday gift? El Paso County Historical Society selling greeting cards with historic scenes...

Need to get a holiday gift for someone? Check out these greeting cards with historic images of El Paso. The El Paso County Historical Society is selling a pa...

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Hispanic Heritage Month: A Tribute to Abraham Chavez Jr. by Conrey Bryson from 1981...

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the El Paso County Historical Society is looking back at past Password articles. Hispanic Heritage Month is observed fro...

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Celebrate El Paso's 150th sesquicentennial anniversary with these events....

Here's a look at the upcoming events celebrating El Paso's 150th sesquicentennial anniversary. Museum of History Remembering August 3rd August 3 – September ...

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Plaza Classic Film Festival returns. See what's on the schedule including 'People of the Crossing' documentary...

The Plaza Classic Film Festival will return for year from July 20 until July 20, 2023. Look below for some films that have El Paso ties or interest. ‘People ...

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El Paso County Historical Society currently accepting 2023 Hall of Honor nominations...

The El Paso County Historical Society is currently accepting nominations for inductees to the 2023 Hall of Honor. Nominees should be considered outstanding i...

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