12/24/2020
EPMH Happy Holidays 2020
We're thinking of you this time of year! Warmest thoughts and wishes for a wonderful socially-distant holiday season.
- From all of us at the El Paso Museum of History ❤️✨
El Paso Museum of History- our museum is FREE and open to the public. The El Paso Museum of History exists for the educational benefit of the community and visitors.
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It promotes the understanding and significance of the rich multicultural and multinational history of the border region known as The Pass of the North. Through exhibits and programs, the Museum involves diverse audiences in exploring varieties of human experience and encourages individuals to explore the past and reflect on their own place in history.
Operating as usual
We're thinking of you this time of year! Warmest thoughts and wishes for a wonderful socially-distant holiday season.
- From all of us at the El Paso Museum of History ❤️✨
Is your mantel looking bare? Need some last minute holiday decor? 🎄🧐
Check out this DIY garland tutorial led by local creative instructor, Naomi Conner of NVe Art Studio. This FREE virtual programming is family-friendly and can be done from the comfort of your home!
Materials you will need:
+hot glue gun
+twine or similar material
+scissors
+colored cardstock or construction paper
Show us your DIY garlands in the comments below. Happy crafting!
Local historian, Bernie Sargent of the El Paso History Radio Show speaks on the historic Sunset Heights neighborhood and the people/families who made it what it is today! This talk is a teaser for our exhibition to come, "Sunset Heights: Neighboorhoods And Shared Memories"
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"Sunset Heights: Neighboorhoods And Shared Memories" has been made possible in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the human endeavor.
Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this exhibition, do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Local historian, Bernie Sargent of the El Paso History Radio Show speaks on the historic Sunset Heights neighborhood and the people/families who made it what it is today! This talk is a teaser for our exhibition to come, "Sunset Heights: Neighboorhoods And Shared Memories"
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"Sunset Heights: Neighboorhoods And Shared Memories" has been made possible in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the human endeavor.
Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this exhibition, do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Let's get crafty! ⛄❄
Make your very own holiday cards to spread socially-distant cheer in this video tutorial led by local creative instructor, Naomi Conner of NVe Art Studio.
This FREE virtual programming is family-friendly and can be done from the comfort of your home!
You'll need:
+colored construction or cardstock paper
+glue
+scissors
+pencil
+markers
Optional*
+hole punch
Show us your work in the comments below. Happy crafting!
✨EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHT✨
One of the best parts about putting this exhibition together, was working with individuals from the lowriding community that take pride in its culture. Passion is an understatement! Here, eptcruising.com administrator/owner, Mando Espinoza shares his favorite memories that relate to the community and their gatherings.
You can watch the virtual tour of "Low & Slow: Lowrider Culture on the Border" by clicking the link below:
https://fb.watch/2irtVO48F_/
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"Low and Slow: Lowrider Culture on the Border" has been made possible in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the human endeavor.
Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this exhibition, do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Tune in NOW to KTEP 88.5 FM as our museum curator, Erica Marin talks about our newest exhibition, “Low & Slow: Lowrider Culture on the Border” in today’s State of the Arts segment 🗣🎙
Click here to listen:
https://www.ktep.org/programs/state-arts
DIY Snow globe ⛄️❄️✨
Grab those empty mason jars for this super cute DIY snow globe craft led by local creative instructor, Naomi Conner of NVe Art Studio
Here's what you'll need:
+mason jar with lid
+cotton Balls
+ribbon
+scissors
+colored construction or cardstock paper
+pencil
+battery powered twinkle lights
Show us your finished product in the comments below. Happy crafting!
Grab those empty mason jars for this super cute DIY snow globe craft led by local creative instructor, Naomi Conner.
#EPWinterFest #AtHomeForTheHolidays El Paso Museum of History City of El Paso, Texas - Municipal Government
Imagine a vast collection of images and videos exploring El Paso’s past and present that examines its people and its many cultures on giant 3-D touch-sensitive TV screens? DIGIE, our digital wall, is just that! DIGIE is unique as it is one of four in the world and currently the only one of its kind in the United States. Although our museum and digital wall remain closed to the public due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, you can still access and contribute to our community digital archive via digie.org
The #ImagineElPaso campaign is a collaboration between cultural organizations in El Paso to stand together and remain seen as places of education, inspiration and community whether our doors are open or closed during the Coronavirus pandemic. Visit epcf.org/imagineEP to learn more.
Tune in to virtual El Paso WinterFest happening NOW - 10 PM ⛄️❄️
Welcome to WinterFest 2020! Kick it off with a full evening of virtual programming, today from 3-10PM with special performances throughout the day, crafts, recipes and more!
City of El Paso, Texas - Municipal Government #EPWinterFest
Thank you, City of El Paso, Texas for featuring our newest exhibition on #FactFriday !
On this edition of #FactFriday, we interviewed Dr. Vladimir von Tsurikov, Museum Director and Erica Marin, Museum Curator at the El Paso Museum of History . Earlier this week the Museum of History launched a virtual exhibit on the Lowrider Culture on the border. #IAmElPaso #LowriderCulture #ElPaso
"Low and Slow: Lowrider Culture on the Border" has been made possible in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the human endeavor.
Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this exhibition, do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
✨Imagine a place that brings deep rooted community tradition and culture to life! ✨
ICYMI- click the link below to watch the virtual tour of our latest exhibition, "Low & Slow: Lowrider Culture on the Border"
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=412798139852200
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our museum remains closed to the public. The #ImagineElPaso campaign is a collaboration between cultural organizations in El Paso to stand together and remain seen as places of education, inspiration and community whether our doors are open or closed during the Coronavirus pandemic. Visit epcf.org/imagineEP to learn more.
The El Paso Museum of History presents "Low & Slow: Lowrider Culture on the Border".
Special thanks to the following donors for their support of this exhibition:
+ Raul Apodaca, Slow & Low Car Club
+ Octavio Calderon, Slow & Low Car Club
+ Carlos Callejo
+ Johnny Campos, Slow & Low Car Club
+ Robert Diaz, Sick Side Car Club
+ Mando Espinoza and Veronica Mendez, EPT Cruising
+ Jessica “Pachuquita Precious” Flores
+ Gabriel Gaytan
+ Aaron Herrera, Slow & Low Car Club: Juarez Chapter
+ Sabian Luna, Slow & Low Car Club
+Francisco Martinez, Martinez Zoot Suiters
+ Arturo Noguez, Slow & Low Car Club
+ Tony Olguin, Slow & Low Car Club
+ Joseph Ontiveros, Slow & Low Car Club
+Joel Pasillas, Modern Times Car Club
+ Raul Pedroza, Slow & Low Car Club
+ Sergio Pereyra
+ Robert Rios, Estilo Car Club
+ Leo Rivera, Presence CC
+ Federico Villalba
Video by: Viridiana Villa
Music by: Roberto Portillo
Narration by: Crysti Couture of React Republic and Omar Hernandez
"Low and Slow: Lowrider Culture on the Border" has been made possible in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the human endeavor.
Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this exhibition, do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our museum remains closed to the public.
The El Paso Museum of History presents "Low & Slow: Lowrider Culture on the Border".
Special thanks to the following donors for their support of this exhibition:
+ Raul Apodaca, Slow & Low Car Club
+ Octavio Calderon, Slow & Low Car Club
+ Carlos Callejo
+ Johnny Campos, Slow & Low Car Club
+ Robert Diaz, Sick Side Car Club
+ Mando Espinoza and Veronica Mendez, EPT Cruising
+ Jessica “Pachuquita Precious” Flores
+ Gabriel Gaytan
+ Aaron Herrera, Slow & Low Car Club: Juarez Chapter
+ Sabian Luna, Slow & Low Car Club
+Francisco Martinez, Martinez Zoot Suiters
+ Arturo Noguez, Slow & Low Car Club
+ Tony Olguin, Slow & Low Car Club
+ Joseph Ontiveros, Slow & Low Car Club
+Joel Pasillas, Modern Times Car Club
+ Raul Pedroza, Slow & Low Car Club
+ Sergio Pereyra
+ Robert Rios, Nobleza Car Club
+ Leo Rivera, Presence CC
+ Federico Villalba
Video by: Viridiana Villa
Music by: Roberto Portillo
Narration by: Crysti Couture of React Republic and Omar Hernandez
"Low and Slow: Lowrider Culture on the Border" has been made possible in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the human endeavor.
Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this exhibition, do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our museum remains closed to the public.
From all of us at the El Paso Museum of History, we wish you and yours a Happy socially-distant Thanksgiving! 🧡🍂
✨💀THANK YOU!💀✨
On behalf of the El Paso Museum of History, El Paso Museum of Art, El Paso Museum of Archeology and Museums and Cultural Affairs Department - City of El Paso, we would like to thank YOU for making our virtual Día de los Muertos Celebration such a success! Shout out to our wonder artists La Calaca Maldonado. of Laz Calacaz ArteZaniaz and Michelle and Gino of Ghost Fox Toys for their commitment and talent.
Although our virtual Día de los Muertos celebration has come to an end, the community poems and photographs can still be enjoyed through DIGIE via digie.org
Be sure to mark your calendars for Day of the Dead 2021!
El Paso Museum of Art
We enjoyed your calaveritas literarias, thank you for sharing with us!.
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1 - “En memoria de Maria Cabral y Antonio Martinez” by Bartolo Martinez.
2– “La Tia” by Katherine Fierro
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To read more calaveritas literarias visit thttps://epma.art/dia-de-los-muertos and digie.org.
Imagine a museum that goes beyond its four walls! Visit epcf.org/imagineEP to learn more.
The #ImagineElPaso campaign is a collaboration between cultural organizations in El Paso to stand together and remain seen as places of education, inspiration and community whether our doors are open or closed during the Coronavirus pandemic.
We loved all of your Día de los Muertos inspired looks this year! 💀🎨✨
Thanks for celebrating with us virtually! To view this and more visit digie.org
El Paso Museum of Art
EPMA continues with Día de los Muertos celebration. Create your own Calavera Mask! Visit the link https://epma.art/dia-de-los-muertos and download this activity for free. Available in English and Spanish.
Share your work of art with us! Tag us on social media @elpasomuseumofart and use #EPMAalebrijes.
Support for this programming provided provided by the Wilma D. Moleen Foundation.
Today is Día de los Muertos! 💀✨🌼 Check out this beautiful art installation by artist Adrian Wolf that can be seen from the outside lower level of the El Paso Museum of Art.
Call ☎️ 915-974-1284 and press #23, to listen to a pre-recorded talk by the artist as he shares his inspiration for the EPMA altar.
Altars (or ofrendas) are at the heart of Día de los Muertos celebration, placed in the home or at the gravesite, encouraging the souls to find their way to celebrate with their loved ones.
Enjoy the view of the altar “Amor, Vida y Paz” installed by artist Adrian Wolf, from the outside of C2 gallery at El Paso Museum of Art.
Call 915-974-1284 and press #23, to listen to a pre-recorded talk by artist Adrian Wolf sharing his inspiration for the EPMA altar.
Altar installation by: Adrian Wolf
Photos displayed at the altar by: Viridiana Villa and Bernadette Ramos.
Photos by Gaby Velasquez @ga.velasquez
More Day of the Dead activites with this El Paso Museum of Archaeology printable paper skeleton doll cutout! 💀✨✂️
Check out our Día de los Muertos online activities! Download our mini altar and skeleton dolls and enjoy this Day of the Dead with your whole family.
Visit our website following the link below to find our activities:
http://archaeology.elpasotexas.gov/educational-resources/educational-activities
Stay connected to keep celebrating Día de los Muertos with more activities throughout the week.
Spooktober is almost over!😱💀✨
Celebrate with us as local artists, Michelle and Gino of Ghost Fox Toys, teach you how to do both half and full face calavera makeup for Día de los Muertos or just in time for Halloween 🎃. Show us your finished look in the comments below ⬇️
Materials needed:
+ various sized paintbrushes
+ small sponge
+ 1 cup water
+ paper towels
+ a mirror
+ face paints* (i.e. Tag or Snazaroo)
*NOTE: Only use designated facepaints! No acrylic, oil, or craft paints ❌🎨
GET YOUR ALTARS READY! 💀🕯🌼✨
Día de los Muertos is this Monday, November 2nd! Need some inspo to get started? Click on each picture below to read about each component of the altar.
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The El Paso Museum of History, El Paso Museum of Art and El Paso Museum of Archaeology have teamed up this year to celebrate Día de los Muertos virtually!
Although our museums remain closed to the public, you can enjoy our online programming this week filled with FREE family friendly activities.
Visit the El Paso Museum of Art’s virtual Day of the Dead programming, available now on their website, following the link below:
https://epma.art/dia-de-los-muertos or access our Día de los Muertos Celebration event page to keep up with all of the fun!
Catch the El Paso Museum of Archaeology's video on how to make paper marigolds as part of our virtual Día de los Muertos Celebration! 💀✨🏵
DID YOU KNOW?
Learn how to make your own cempasúchitl flowers out of tissue paper with artist Cynthia Gutiérrez-Kräpp. Follow along this step by step workshop and learn how to create bouquets and garlands out of paper marigold flowers to decorate your Day of the Dead altar.
The El Paso Museum of Art, El Paso Museum of History and El Paso Museum of Archaeology have teamed up this year to celebrate Día de los Muertos virtually!
Continue celebrating Día de los Muertos with us with more activities coming this week.
Learn about the history and traditions of Día de los Muertos with La Calaca Maldonado. of Laz Calacaz ArteZaniaz 💀🕯✨
The El Paso Museum of History, El Paso Museum of Art and El Paso Museum or Archeology are teaming up for a virtual Dia de los Muertos Celebration This video kicks-off our week of FREE family friendly online programming and activities to enjoy at home!
To view photos, poems and downloadable activities, visit: https://epma.art/dia-de-los-muertos
Imagine a place that inspires family traditions.
The El Paso Museum of History, El Paso Museum of Art and El Paso Museum of Archaeology have teamed up this year to celebrate Día de los Muertos virtually! Although our museums remain closed to the public, you can enjoy our online programming this week filled with FREE family friendly activities. Tonight, La Calaca Maldonado. kicks-off our celebrations as she discusses the history and traditions of Día de los Muertos at 6 PM! Keep up with all the fun on our Día de los Muertos Celebration event page!
The #ImagineElPaso campaign is a collaboration between cultural organizations in El Paso to stand together and remain seen as places of education, inspiration and community whether our doors are open or closed during the Coronavirus pandemic. Visit epcf.org/imagineEP to learn more.
El Paso Museum of Art
The El Paso Museum of Art, El Paso Museum of History and El Paso Museum of Archaeology have teamed up this year to celebrate Día de los Muertos virtually!
Although our museums remain closed to the public, you can enjoy our online programming this week filled with FREE family friendly activities.
Visit the El Paso Museum of Art’s virtual Day of the Dead programming, available now on our website, following the link below:
https://epma.art/dia-de-los-muertos
Enjoy Calaveritas Literarias poems and photos you’ve submitted on the EPMA website and be on the lookout as we will be featuring selected entries via social media November 4th and 5th.
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We're thinking of you this time of year! Warmest thoughts and wishes for a wonderful socially-distant holiday season. - From all of us at the El Paso Museum of History ❤️✨
Is your mantel looking bare? Need some last minute holiday decor? 🎄🧐 Check out this DIY garland tutorial led by local creative instructor, Naomi Conner of NVe Art Studio. This FREE virtual programming is family-friendly and can be done from the comfort of your home! Materials you will need: +hot glue gun +twine or similar material +scissors +colored cardstock or construction paper Show us your DIY garlands in the comments below. Happy crafting!
Local historian, Bernie Sargent of the El Paso History Radio Show speaks on the historic Sunset Heights neighborhood and the people/families who made it what it is today! This talk is a teaser for our exhibition to come, "Sunset Heights: Neighboorhoods And Shared Memories" ... "Sunset Heights: Neighboorhoods And Shared Memories" has been made possible in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the human endeavor. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this exhibition, do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Let's get crafty! ⛄❄ Make your very own holiday cards to spread socially-distant cheer in this video tutorial led by local creative instructor, Naomi Conner of NVe Art Studio. This FREE virtual programming is family-friendly and can be done from the comfort of your home! You'll need: +colored construction or cardstock paper +glue +scissors +pencil +markers Optional* +hole punch Show us your work in the comments below. Happy crafting!
The El Paso Museum of History presents "Low & Slow: Lowrider Culture on the Border". Special thanks to the following donors for their support of this exhibition: + Raul Apodaca, Slow & Low Car Club + Octavio Calderon, Slow & Low Car Club + Carlos Callejo + Johnny Campos, Slow & Low Car Club + Robert Diaz, Sick Side Car Club + Mando Espinoza and Veronica Mendez, EPT Cruising + Jessica “Pachuquita Precious” Flores + Gabriel Gaytan + Aaron Herrera, Slow & Low Car Club: Juarez Chapter + Sabian Luna, Slow & Low Car Club +Francisco Martinez, Martinez Zoot Suiters + Arturo Noguez, Slow & Low Car Club + Tony Olguin, Slow & Low Car Club + Joseph Ontiveros, Slow & Low Car Club +Joel Pasillas, Modern Times Car Club + Raul Pedroza, Slow & Low Car Club + Sergio Pereyra + Robert Rios, Estilo Car Club + Leo Rivera, Presence CC + Federico Villalba Video by: Viridiana Villa Music by: Roberto Portillo Narration by: Crysti Couture of React Republic and Omar Hernandez "Low and Slow: Lowrider Culture on the Border" has been made possible in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the human endeavor. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this exhibition, do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our museum remains closed to the public.
Spooktober is almost over!😱💀✨ Celebrate with us as local artists, Michelle and Gino of Ghost Fox Toys, teach you how to do both half and full face calavera makeup for Día de los Muertos or just in time for Halloween 🎃. Show us your finished look in the comments below ⬇️ Materials needed: + various sized paintbrushes + small sponge + 1 cup water + paper towels + a mirror + face paints* (i.e. Tag or Snazaroo) *NOTE: Only use designated facepaints! No acrylic, oil, or craft paints ❌🎨
Learn about the history and traditions of Día de los Muertos with La Calaca Maldonado. of Laz Calacaz ArteZaniaz 💀🕯✨ The El Paso Museum of History, El Paso Museum of Art and El Paso Museum or Archeology are teaming up for a virtual Dia de los Muertos Celebration This video kicks-off our week of FREE family friendly online programming and activities to enjoy at home! To view photos, poems and downloadable activities, visit: https://epma.art/dia-de-los-muertos
We've scoured through the depths of our Museum's collections to bring you the most hair-raising objects in our special, #CreepyCollection series 👻🎃 “Always watching” The mirror and dresser set was placed in the museum’s care by an anonymous donor. With it, came two pictures containing written notes indicating that it belonged to a family in Sunset Heights. Underneath, was a scribbled warning to keep the mirror covered in efforts to, “keep souls on their way to the afterlife from roaming”. Previous staff witnessed many instances where they found the mirror uncovered and claimed to see an apparition of a young woman wandering around collections’ main storage, with glimpses of her reflection showing in the mirror. Currently, this piece is housed towards the back of storage, still inexplicably found uncovered the next day. Although little is known about the young woman or why the set was given to the museum, staff feels that the woman’s spirit is always watching, waiting for her story to be uncovered, just like the mysterious mirror. What do YOU think? 😏
We've scoured through the depths of our Museum's collections to bring you the most hair-raising objects in our special, #CreepyCollection series 👻🎃 "The Wheelchair" The wheelchair was donated to the El Paso Museum of History in the early 1960's by the then Southwest General Hospital (originally the Homan Sanatorium). El Paso’s dry, sunny climate proved to be ideal for treatment centers specializing in "sun cures" for tuberculosis. According to Museum records, the wheelchair was found with other outdated medical equipment in the hospital's basement. Decades later, as museum staff brought items back from their offsite storage, the wheelchair was transferred to the Museum's collections room. Staff reported an immediate noticeable change in energy. When near the chair, unexplained shifts in temperature or pockets of cold air can be felt. Our facilities personnel have had to secure the wheelchair's mobility as it "has a mind of its own", often moving from its original location. Its movement is believed to be attributed to the attached spirit seeking a source of light, as it once did all those years ago. What do YOU think? 😏
☀️Today is El Paso Giving Day!☀️ By giving just $10 you can help us and other localnonprofits continue our missions throughout the Sun City-(The minimum donation is $10). Donate here: ⬇️ https://elpasogivingday.org/organizations/el-paso-museum-of-history-foundation #EPGD2020 #EPGivingDay
We've scoured through the depths of our Museum's collections to bring you the most hair-raising objects in our special, #CreepyCollection series 👻🎃 “Donna’s Dolls” A collection of dolls was received from the Stevens family after the passing of their 10-year-old daughter, Donna Stevens, to honor her memory. Soon after, museum staff reported hearing footsteps similar to that of skipping, and child laughter coming from the collections room. The box in which the dolls are kept is often found uncovered, with its top on the floor nearby. The source of the energy seems to culminate around a single doll affectionately named, ‘Charlotte’. Although museum staff do not feel a negative force, they believe Donna’s spirit still remains with her cherished doll collection. What do YOU think? 😏
The #ImagineElPaso campaign is a collaboration between cultural organizations in El Paso to stand together and remain seen as places of education, inspiration and community whether our doors are open or closed during the Coronavirus pandemic. The El Paso Museum of History is excited to participate in this initiative! We will be sharing resources that spark imagination in the coming weeks. Stay tuned. For more information visit epcf.org/imagineEP. The El Paso Cultural Roundtable was formed in February 2018 by the El Paso Community Foundation to create better cooperation and partnerships between participating organizations, promote the importance of the arts to the community, and improve the visibility of their programs in the community.
Still hanging on to Summer? So are we! We're rebooting our free virtual summer workshops by making them available to access beginning next week! Here is what you can look forward to: 🚀 Monday, September 21: DIY Moonsand by EPMH 🧲 Tuesday, September 22: Magnetic Abstract Art by Laura Turon 🧶 Wednesday, September 23: Mini Loom Weaving with Cynthia Guttierez-Krap 🌿 Thursday, September 24: Herb Notebook Making & Plant Gathering 🚂 Friday, September 25: DIY 3D Railcar by EPMH The list of supplies needed will be posted each day for you to get crafty from home! These workshops are generously funded by Texas Women for the Arts a subdivision of Texas Commission on the Arts.
Although our museum and digital wall, DIGIE, remain closed to the public, you can still access and contribute to our community digital archive! Here is a quick step-by-step video guide to help you get started. ❓🤔 Still have questions or need some one-on-one help? Sign up for our Digitize My History virtual session next Friday, September 18th. Time slots are one per person and on a first come first served basis.
🗣 Virtual Lecture 💻 Tune in to our interactive lecture lead by Hyung Lae Park, Professor at El Paso Community College. Park discusses the immigration history of Korean Americans. This lecture is generously funded by Humanities Texas.
📣 CALL FOR ARTIFACTS 📣 The El Paso Museum of History is putting together our latest exhibition, "Low & Slow: Lowrider Culture On The Border." We are asking those of you with ties to the lowrider community to participate. We are currently looking for: + lowrider memorabilia (banners, posters, t-shirts, trophies, awards, etc.) + biclas + photos + car hoods If you are interested in sharing your story, photos, memorabilia, etc. COMMENT BELOW⬇️ so that we can get in touch with you or call our museum curator, Erica Marin at ☎️ 915-212-3163 Shout out to the El Paso Lowrider Association and eptcruising.com for their continued support of this project!
🗣 Virtual Lecture 💻 Tune in to our virtual lecture lead by Meredith E. Abarca, PhD Professor of Food Studies and Literature at the UTEP - The University of Texas at El Paso and creator, editor & curator of El Paso Food Voices. This lecture is generously funded by Humanities Texas.
The El Paso Museum of History presents "Resilience: Remembering August 3rd". Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the El Paso Museum of History is currently closed to the public. "Resilience: Remembering August 3rd" will be available for public viewing once the Museum reopens. For video with closed captions, visit: https://youtu.be/IFiniuraAiY
🗣 Virtual Lecture 💻 Tune in to our virtual lecture lead by Elvira Carrizal-Dukes, PhD(c), MFA, doctoral degree candidate in the Rhetoric and Composition program at The UTEP - The University of Texas at El Paso where she is an Assistant Professor of Practice and Academic Advisor for Chicana/o Studies. Elvira Carrizal-Dukes discusses documenting our community featuring local student producers who have filmed El Paso's history and share advice on making a short documentary film. This lecture is generously funded by Humanities Texas.
Did you know ❓❓❓ In 1909, the Southern Pacific Railroad of Mexico integrated into the greater Pacific Railroad in the United States; railway operations increased travel from Mazatlán, Sinaloa in Southern Mexico to Nogales, Sonora in Northern Mexico, connecting with the Sunset Route in southwest United States directly into Arizona. In October 1920, Mexican President Álvaro Obregón visited El Paso, and expressed his aspirations for international friendship and diplomatic relations between the two countries – a week later the El Paso Chamber of Commerce promptly set out for their excursion by train to Mexico City. The Peace and Progress Excursions promoted “international friendship and diplomatic relations between the two countries”. EPMH Education and Curatorial Associate, Stephanie Gardea is seen dusting and prepping two panoramic photographs newly added to display in our exhibition “Tracks Across the Desert: More than 100 years of Railroad in El Paso”. These photographs are of the El Paso Chamber of Commerce Peace and Progress Excursions to Mexico in 1920 and 1941 and are both from the museum’s collections. Although few documentation exists regarding the Peace and Progress Excursions, artifacts like these further contextualize a tradition for the El Paso Chamber of Commerce over a course of 20 years, just before Southern Pacific Railroad of Mexico was eventually sold to the Mexican government in 1951.
Queens in Quarantine is a virtual roundtable on the history and culture of drag performance, featuring local queens: Lavender Thug, Akasha BC, and Barbie
Today we celebrate #InternationalMuseumDay 🌎🏛 Here's a look back at our year!
A ✨FREE✨ virtual space for tots (crawling through 3 y.o.) and their caregivers. From the comfort of your home via our Facebook Premiere, we'll have fun and bond through age-appropriate movements, tales, and games that contribute to a developing child’s health and contentment. • Children must be accompanied by an adult guardian. • Wear comfortable clothes for playing and stretching • Have small stuffed animal handy if you have one! Lead by: Rubi Orozco Santos- Tradiciones Sanas Rubi Orozco Santos has been leading yoga and wellness classes for borderland youth and families for 10 years. She is a Certified Baby and Toddler Yoga teacher with ChildLight Yoga, Certified Restorative Yoga Teacher with Wise Owl Wellness and is a registered experienced yoga teacher (E-RYT200), prenatal yoga teacher (RPYT), and continuing education provider (YACEP) with Yoga Alliance, the international yoga professional organization.
Check out our latest exhibit, Etchings by Steve Edwards. This is a gift to EPMH of Jim Singleton in honor of Maureen Singleton†.
Happy Birthday, DIGIE! 🎂 ✨🎉 5 years ago today our digital wall, the only one of its kind in the United States and one of four in the world, was unveiled to the community of El Paso. Here's the story of how DIGIE came to be.
Tracks Across the Desert: More Than 100 Years of Railroad in EP exhibit opening Thursday, January 23, 2020!
‼️HAPPENING NOW AT EPMH ‼️ As part ❄️ El Paso WinterFest ❄️ programming join us from 12pm-4pm for FREE holiday crafts. Also United Way of El Paso County is here giving away ✨FREE✨ children’s books in both English and Spanish, as part of their grade-level reading initiative (while supplies last).
See what we've been up to 👀and consider donating to support our mission of providing engaging, inclusive educational experiences for the enitre El Paso community ❤️! Click the link below to give to our ✨EL PASO MUSEUM OF HISTORY FOUNDATION✨ during El Paso Giving Day 2019 ⬇️ https://donate.elpasogivingday.org/organizations/el-paso-museum-of-history-foundation
Learn the story behind "INSIDE OUT: El Paso Strong Project", the lastest mural installation by artist Amanda Gonzales. You can see the completed mural in tonight's Last Thursdays El Paso Art Walk from 6 PM - 10 PM. 🗣From the artist: "On August 3rd, I was heartbroken after learning our city had been attacked and deeply misunderstood. When I realized my pain was not isolated but being felt by an entire city I decided the best way to release triggered fear in my mind was by reminding others they have the strength to do the same through the power of shared expression. My most important task and greatest gift throughout this community project was asking my loving community for help which I received every step of the way. I’m humbled and proud to have been met with endless support and I hope this project empowers every passerby to feel and be El Paso Strong.”
Here’s more on the mural by artist, Amanda Gonzales Did you know... It took 8.5 hours ⏰, 7 volunteers 👥, 6 brushes🖌, and 1.5 gallons of glue 🔘 to install all 53 prints of these different, El Pasoan faces 😯!? See her completed work at our museum’s intersection of Missouri Ave and El Paso St. ✨Stay tuned throughout the week as we share more details on Amanda and her project. ✨
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