Nueces County Historical Commission

06/06/2026

Check out the new exhibit in the Courthouse! Thank you commission members Kathy and Debbie!

06/06/2026

USS Constitution in Corpus Christi

The USS Constitution, also referred to as Old Ironsides, spent some time in Corpus Christi Bay. In 1932 the warship made it's way to Corpus Christi and spent nine days in February anchored there.

In just those nine days approximately 100,000 people came to see the grand ship. The likes of which many had never had the chance to see before.

While in Corpus Christi, the USS Constitution scraped the side of the Bascule Bridge, the predecessor to the Harbor Bridge. This was one of the reasons the bridge was eventually replaced.

📸: Photo by Doc McGregor, 1932

06/02/2026

🎉Congratulations to Nueces County Historical Commission!🎉

05/29/2026

Today the City of Corpus Christi Landmark Commission presented the Education Award posthumously to William “Bill” Havelka. Mr. Havelka was a long time member of the Nueces County Historical Commission. His interest, and specialty was archaeology and shared his knowledge all over Texas. Sadly, he passed away on January 18, 2026.
Accepting the award are members of the NCHC: Dr. Mark Robbins, Dr. Christine Robbins, Mike Carlisle (NCHC Chair), Kathy Wemer (NCHC Vice Chair), and Dr. James Pruitt.

05/29/2026

Congratulations to the Clara Driscoll Chapter Daughters of the Republic of Texas! The City of Corpus Christi Landmark Commission presented the Education Award to the chapter today.

05/29/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Mark Robbins and Dr. Christine Robbins! The City of Corpus Christi Landmark Commission presented the Education Award to both professors today. He teaches at Del Mar and she teaches at Texas A&M-Kingsville. Both are members of the Nueces County Historical Commission.

05/25/2026

05/07/2026

Bayside Historical Society