Cameron County Historical Commission

08/31/2026

08/30/2026

Sign up now for Teach the Alamo: The Mission on Wednesday, September 30! https://bit.ly/45HMXdV

Follow the rise and decline of the San Antonio missions, learn about the daily life of the native people who inhabited and built the enduring mission infrastructure, and more.

08/22/2026

A massive thank you to the local small businesses that have stepped up to support our new museum and help preserve our island’s unique story.

We truly couldn't do this without the community partners who believe in keeping our history alive!

We continue looking for partners to join our mission, so if your business wants to help preserve the South Padre story, we’d love to have you on board.

Visit www.spimusem.com

South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce

08/18/2026

Back to school in Texas means one thing is never far behind… FOOTBALL! 🏈 And with football season comes one of the Lone Star State’s biggest and most colorful traditions: HOMECOMING MUMS!

Join us for an upcoming virtual event by the Texas Historical Commission:
“All the Bells and Whistles: How Texas Women Turned Homecoming Mums into a Lone Star Phenomenon”

📅 August 27
⏰ 6:00 p.m. Central

From a simple homecoming tradition to an elaborate symbol of school spirit, Texas mums have evolved into something unlike anything found elsewhere in the country. And at the center of that evolution? Texas women.

As taste-makers, tradition-keepers, proud moms, creative makers, and entrepreneurs, Texas women transformed the homecoming mum into a uniquely Texas phenomenon and helped create a niche industry now estimated to exceed $500 million annually.

With students heading back to school and Friday night lights about to shine again, it’s the perfect time to explore the history behind it!

When Texans think of homecoming mums, two images come to our minds: the style of mums popular during our own […]

08/15/2026

Mark your calendars and make plans to join us at the August 15 meeting!

08/14/2026

🎉 We’re officially on TikTok!

The Cameron County Historical Commission now has its own TikTok page!

Follow along as we share the people, places, landmarks, photographs, and fascinating stories that make Cameron County’s history so special.

From the communities that shaped our county to the stories that deserve to be remembered, we’re excited to bring local history to you in a new way.

📜 Discover our history
🏛️ Explore historic places
📸 See Cameron County through the years
❤️ Help us preserve and share our past

Follow us on TikTok here:

https://www.tiktok.com/.county.hi?_r=1&_t=ZP-98smHKAtkNj

And please share with your fellow history lovers!

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08/09/2026

History in the heart of Port Isabel!

The Cameron County Historical Commission held our monthly meeting today at Port Isabel City Hall, just steps away from the iconic Port Isabel Lighthouse, one of Cameron County’s most recognizable historic landmarks. ⚓️

Our commission is dedicated to preserving, protecting, and promoting the rich history of Cameron County so the people, places, and stories that shaped our communities are remembered for generations to come.

Proud to serve Cameron County and help keep our history alive! 🤎

08/04/2026

Come join us this Sunday, August 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM for our Monthly Meeting. This month, we will be at Port Isabel City Hall, located at 305 E Maxan St., Port Isabel, TX 78578.