Nueces County Historical Commission

08/07/2026

Join us at the Fulton Mansion for a FREE genealogy presentation! You'll learn beginner-friendly techniques to start your own genealogical research, with expert advice for using online tools, organizing family documents, and navigating historical records. Come visit us August 29th at 2pm and discover how tracing your roots can deepen your connection to American history and beyond.
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08/07/2026

08/04/2026

Join CCMSH and Moph598 for the official Grand Opening of the Purple Heart Exhibit at the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History as we celebrate National Purple Heart Day and honor the courage, sacrifice, and legacy of our Coastal Bend Purple Heart recipients.

This permanent exhibit tells the stories of local heroes whose lives were forever changed in service to our nation. Through photographs, personal histories, and artifacts, the exhibit preserves their legacy and ensures future generations understand the true cost of freedom.

This is a historic moment for the Coastal Bend, and we invite veterans, military families, community members, educators, students, and supporters to be part of it.

Event Details:

📍Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History
1900 N. Chaparral Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
📆Saturday, August 8
🚪Doors Open: 9:00 AM
🎉Opening Ceremony: 10:00 AM

Following the ceremony, guests are invited to tour the Purple Heart Exhibit and experience the stories of our Coastal Bend Purple Heart recipients.

Admission to the grand opening ceremony is free.

Please invite your family and friends, and share this event to help us honor the extraordinary men and women whose sacrifice has helped preserve our freedom.

07/31/2026

Your Nueces County Historical Commission is one of 62 counties to be awarded the Distinguished Service Award from the Texas Historical Commission.
Mike Carlisle, Chair of NCHC, gave remarks at the County Commissioner meeting on July 29.
The County Commissioners also recognized the work of NCHC.
Check out our America 250 and 1914 courthouse exhibits on the first floor.

07/30/2026

Nueces County commissioners have approved the next step toward demolishing the historic 1914 Nueces County Courthouse.

07/27/2026

The Karankawa Tribe of Texas unveiled a new state historical marker Saturday, replacing a 1976 marker they say misrepresented their history.

07/26/2026

Aransas County was formed in 1871.
Nueces County was formed in 1846.
St. Joseph Island is currently in Aransas Island.

07/26/2026

A new historical marker for the Karankawa peoples was unveiled July 25 at the Hans & Pat Suter Wildlife Refuge. See photos from the ceremony here.

07/26/2026

The newest Nueces County historical marker was dedicated today. It updates and replaces the 1976 marker.
Thanks to all who came out today!