Pride 2021- Recommended readings for kids!
NEW Website- EPMuseumofHistory.org
Etchings by Steve Edwards- take a screenshot!
NEW WEBSITE IS NOW LIVE- EPMuseumofHistory.org
Low & Slow- playlist on Spotify
Happy Earth Day- EPMH & The Craft Studio
Low & Slow exhibition preparation
The History of Sunset Heights: A Talk by Bernie Sargent
Make your own holiday cards
Low & Slow: Lowrider Culture On The Border Virtual Tour
EPMH- Half and full face calavera makeup tutorial with Michelle and Gino
EPMH- History and Traditions of Día de los Muertos with La Calaca Maldonado
EPMH Creepy Collection Series- "Always watching"
EPMH Creepy Collection Series- "The Wheelchair"
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 According to Museum records, the wheelchair was found with other outdated medical equipment in the hospital's basement.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? 😏
EPMH Creepy Collection Series- "Donna's Dolls"
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? 😏
#ImagineElPaso
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.
Free Virtual Summer Workshop Reboot
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.
Immigration History of Korean Americans
🗣 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!
