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Remembering COVID-19 in El Paso...

Greetings: We hope you and your loved ones are doing well. We are gathering El Pasoans’ accounts of their COVID-19 pandemic experiences and we need your help...

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Lydia Stark: "I have kept my promise"...

In 1962 Lydia Malernee Stark, a retired speech teacher, ran as a Republican for County Superintendent of Schools against John T. Bean. Stark ran on one platf...

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Lost Restaurants of El Paso Presentation: The Central Cafe & Jaxon's...

The El Paso County Historical Society is pleased to host a presentation by Joe Lewels on the histories of the Central Café in Juarez and Jaxon’s Restaurant i...

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EPCHS Holiday Hours...

Please note that the Burges House will be closed from Tuesday, December 24th through December 27th and again on December 31st and January 1st. Happy Holidays!

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Annual Holiday Open House set for Dec 5, 2019...

You are invited to carry on the Burges family tradition by joining us for our annual Holiday Open House. Snacks and beverages will be provided, including the...

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Hall of Honor Banquet - 11/15/2019...

For 59 years, EPCHS has honored El Pasoans of outstanding character whose achievements have brought integrity and recognition to the El Paso community. Induc...

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Community Meeting: I-10 Trench Project...

The Sunset Heights Neighborhood Improvement Association and and the El Paso County Historical Society are organizing a community meeting from 5:30-7:00 at Tr...

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November Book Talk: “Guadalupe Mountains National Park” by Dr. Jeff Shepherd - 11/2...

The El Paso County Historical Society is pleased to present a presentation by Dr. Jeff Shepherd on the Guadalupe Mountains National Park on Saturday, Novembe...

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For Email Inquiries...

October 24, 2019 Our traditional email system is currently down. If you email the El Paso County Historical Society at info@elpasohistory.com or epchs@elpaso...

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Preservation Symposium: Baron Rudolph von Ripper Mural - 10/2 at 10:00 am...

Preservation Symposium: Baron Rudolph von Ripper Mural – John Hamilton, former historian of Fort Bliss, unveils the mystery of a mural painted by an Austrian...

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16th Annual Sunset Heights Tour of Homes - October 5, 2019...

The 16th annual Sunset Heights Tour of Homes will be held from 12-4 on Saturday, October 5, 2019. Ticket prices are $5 for children 10 and under and $10 for ...

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El Paso Strong Archival Initiative: Learn more here...

Hello friends and supporters, In the wake of the senseless tragedy that occurred in our community on August 3, 2019, the El Paso County Historical Society is...

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