El Paso Museum of History

09/25/2023

ICYMI: During our Street Tour: El Paso’s Black Wall Street on Saturday, Shirley-Jean Giles and Micheal Davis led participants on a tour of the neighborhoods that once made up the core of El Paso’s Black community.

This tour could not have been possible without the help and resources of our community. Special thanks to 🙏:
+ Mr. Micheal Davis
+ Ms. Shirley Jean Giles
+ Pastor Amelia Elmore
+ Pastor Christopher White
+ Vincent and Gwen Kennedy
+ Chase Bank
+ Stern Foundation

Want to learn more about El Paso's Black history? Visit our "Still We Rise: El Paso's Black Experience" exhibition on display through January 2024.

09/22/2023

🔔 FREE EVENT SATURDAY 🔔
Join us for our Street Tour: El Paso’s Black Wall Street in the neighborhoods that once made up the core of El Paso’s Black community, led by Shirley-Jean Giles and Micheal Davis.

During the first half of the 20th century, the area surrounding Alameda and Piedras was home to a prosperous Black-owned commercial corridor and many individuals lived in the nearby neighborhoods of Segundo Barrio and present-day Five Points East in Central El Paso. However, as in many other cities in the United States, the interstate was planned through the middle of the neighborhood, and Texas’s construction of I-10 led to the demolition of homes and businesses that had been there for decades. Businesses were forced to close and families moved into other parts of the city or out of El Paso entirely. Join us on this tour as our guides share histories, stories, and memories of the neighborhood.

📍 The tour begins and ends offsite at Estine Eastside Barbershop (106 N Piedras) at 10AM on Saturday, September 23.

⚠️ Please note this is a walking tour. Participants should wear comfortable shoes and appropriate sun protection. 👟✨
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📷: Demolition of Piedras and San Marcial St. intersection. c. 1964
Courtesy of: El Paso Times

09/15/2023

🗣🎶 🇲🇽 *insert Mexican grito here*
We're so delighted with the turnout we had at yesterday's opening of our newest exhibition, Mexicanidad: Folklorizing a Nation 1921 – 1971. This exhibition showcases a visual history of artesanias (“crafts”) produced in the wake of the Mexican Revolution by Indigenous artisans and displayed alongside 2D works by Jose Clemente Orozco, David Alfaro Siqueiros, Diego Rivera (Los Tres Grandes), and many more. Featuring a wide range of pottery, textiles, woodworking, basketry, and other objects, this exhibit celebrates the craftsmanship and artistry of these pieces and their creators while also examining the social, political, and cultural climate that enabled their production.

Couldn't make it? Not to worry! This exhibition will be on display through February 2024.

Special thanks to Michael T. Ricker, El Paso Museum of Art, El Paso Public Library-Border Heritage Center, and UTEP Special Collections.

09/14/2023

Did you know❓
Pulque is an alcoholic beverage made from the fermented sap of the maguey (agave) plant. Traditional in central Mexico where it has been produced for more than 2,000 years, it has the color of milk, a viscous consistency, and a sour yeast-like taste.

Known in Classical Nahuatl as metoctli or occasionally octli, pulque’s origins are rooted in Mexica mythology. According to legend, the blood of Mayahuel, the goddess of the maguey, collects in the center of the maguey plant. She nurses her four hundred children from her four hundred teats, the deities Centzon Totochtin (400 rabbits) who represent the drink's effects. Another story tells that pulque was discovered by the Tlacuache (opossum), who used his human-like hands to dig into the maguey, extract the naturally fermenting juice, and become the first drunk. Tlacuache is believed to set the course of rivers, which are said to follow Tlacuache's meandering path when he is drunk.

Traditionally, pulque was reserved for the elite, but after the Spanish Conquest of the Aztec Empire, the drink became more widely accessible. Its consumption reached its peak in the late 19th century. In the 20th century, the drink still remained popular but was eventually replaced by beer as the daily drink of choice. Though Hidalgo and Tlaxcala still retain a large percentage of their revenues from the pulque industry, pulque production has seen a steady decline since the start of the 20th century.

Today, most pulque is consumed in bars called pulquerías. There, pulque is served out of large barrels on ice and poured into glasses using a jicara, which is half of a calabasa tree gourd. The drinking glasses have colorful names and can reflect a customer's ability to drink pulque. Large two-liter glasses are called macetas (flower pots), one-liter glasses are called cañones (cannons), half–liters are called chivitos (little goats), quarter-liter glasses are catrines (dandies), and eighth-liter glasses are tornillos (screws). Typically, these glasses are made from a greenish, hand-blown glass. On display in the exhibit, visitors can see popular examples of the tornillo glass as well as macetas and cañones of varying styles and fabrications. From a maceta in the shape of a goat to a pitcher with the face of a woman, pulque jugs can be humorous and lighthearted.
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Learn about this and more at the opening of our newest exhibition, "Mexicanidad: Folklorizing a Nation 1921 - 1971" at 6PM on Thursday, September 14 at the El Paso Museum of History!

09/08/2023

SAVE THE DATE! 🗓️✨

Mark your calendars as Chalk the Block presented by Raiz Federal Credit Union returns for its 16th year!

09/07/2023

Did you know❓
The China Poblana (“Chinese girl from Puebla”) is a style of traditional dress in parts of Mexico, particularly Puebla. The style consists of a white, often fringed blouse and castor (skirt), both of which are embellished with beads and silk and typically feature floral designs in bright colors. A shawl or rebozo accompanies the outfit and is usually made of silk.

The China Poblana style can trace its origins to Mexico’s colonial period. Though somewhat obscured by legend, the China Poblana is believed to have been popularized by Mirrha, a South-Asian woman said to be from a noble family, who was enslaved and eventually brought to Puebla de Zaragoza in 1620 as a servant. Nicknamed “La China Poblana” and baptized as La Catarina de San Juan, Mirrha was likely from present-day India and wore a sari, slowly incorporating more Mexican elements as time went on. Features of the sari—like the draping of fabric across one shoulder, intricate beadwork, and wide skirts—are thought to have influenced and given rise to the China Poblana style. After Mirrha’s death, the style continued to evolve and be passed down.

As time passed, the China Poblana style grew in popularity, eventually expanding out of Puebla and arriving in Mexico City. However, descriptions from the 19th century indicate that men thought the style of dress was too provocative and that the vibrant embellishments drew too much unnecessary attention to women. Journalists dismissed it as the fashion of peasant women looking to show off their figures and deemed it inappropriate for proper ladies.

Despite these initial critiques, the China Poblana style eventually became a source of national pride, particularly as pieces began to incorporate more of Mexico’s national identity in their designs, like the eagle and colors from the flag. By the 20th century, the dress had become such a recognizable part of Mexican culture that during a 1919 tour of Mexico, Russian Prima Ballerina Ana Pavlova performed dances in a China Poblana ensemble, including a sequence to el jarabe tapatio (the Mexican hat dance).

Today, the China Poblana is still worn throughout Mexico, particularly by ballet folklorico groups who adopted the dress in the 20th century.
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Learn about this and more at the opening of our newest exhibition, Mexicanidad: Folklorizing a Nation 1921 – 1971.

09/01/2023

SAVE THE DATE! 🗓️

SAVE THE DATE!

Dia de los Mu***os returns Saturday, October 28 to the Downtown Arts District!
Get ready for a vibrant celebration fo Dia de los Mu***os featuring the parade and cultural celebration programming from El Paso Museum of Art, El Paso Museum of History, and El Paso Museum of Archaeology.

Stay tuned for upcoming activities, the parade map, schedule of entertainment and more!

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08/25/2023

🚨Merch Alert🚨
Ron Stallworth's book, "Black Klansman" is now sold at EPMH! Pick up a copy today and join us for Last Thursday: Ron Stallworth- Author of “Black Klansman” on Thursday, August 31 at 6:00pm for a conversation with Ron Stallworth, El Pasoan and author of Black Klansman. Moderated by Bob Moore (Founder & CEO, El Paso Matters), this talk will explore Mr. Stallworth's experience infiltrating the Klu Klux Klan as an undercover police officer in Colorado Springs, Colorado, as well as his childhood growing up in El Paso.

08/18/2023

🏆✨
The El Paso Museum of History (EPMH) was recently recognized for its outstanding dedication to El Paso’s Black History and devotion to diversity by exhibiting “Still We Rise: El Paso’s Black Experience.” The Museum was awarded the 2023 Champions of Diversity by Black El Paso Voice.

“Still We Rise” was created in partnership with El Paso’s Black community and could not have come to fruition without their input and guidance.

Over the course of several months leading up to the exhibition opening, EPMH hosted meetings where the community could provide information and feedback towards the making of “Still We Rise” including the selection of the exhibit title, providing objects and oral histories, and collaborating on community outreach and programming.

This exhibit was generously funded by Chase, J.Edward Stern & Helen M.C. Stern Foundation, Woody and Gayle Hunt Family Foundation, El Paso Museum of History Foundation, and Museums and Cultural Affairs Department - City of El Paso

“Still We Rise: El Paso’s Black Experience” is on display through January 13, 2024.

01/07/2023

“Away From Home: American Indian Boarding School Stories” exhibit closing day with Dr. Christina Cruz

01/07/2023

🔔 EVENT REMINDER 🔔
Join us for the Away From Home: Exhibit Closing Event this Saturday, January 7th at 2PM.

During this closing event, Dr. Christina Cruz will share more about her work highlighting Indigenous approaches to wellness as we reflect on the ongoing repercussions of the Indian boarding schools.

🗣Meet the speaker:
Dr. Christina Cruz is Chiricahua Apache, Lenape and has Chumash heritage, and is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in California and New Mexico, currently the Behavioral Health Coordinator with the Alamo Navajo Health Center. Dr. Cruz is a board member of Chiricahua Apache National Order, Mission and Alliance and served in Indian Education and Prevention working with Native communities for over 20 years. Dr. Cruz's areas of interest include Indigenous approaches to therapy and trauma work; Indigenous research, curriculum and pedagogy; culturally responsive counseling; complex trauma; and holistic and traditional approaches to wellness and balance. Dr. Cruz upholds Indigenous community priorities in all aspects of her work, engaging in collaboration on community-led traditional approaches to wellness and healing. A personal and professional goal of Dr. Cruz is bridging between EuroWestern and Indigenous ways of being in the world.

This event will take place in person at the El Paso Museum of History (510 N Santa Fe) and will also be streamed live on the El Paso Museum of History page. See you here! 👋

12/23/2022

Happy Holidays from all of us at the El Paso Museum of History! ✨
Looking back at this year's exhibitions and programming, we could not have done it without the love and support of our community. Thank you all for another amazing year in the books! We're excited for the year ahead and the partnerships to come.

Our museum will be closed for the holidays on: 12/24 - Saturday, December 24th, and 12/31- Saturday, December 31st.

12/19/2022

ICYMI: Notable El Pasoan, dancer, author, and educator Rosa Guerrero led our "Family Day: Las Posadas" event this past Saturday, December 17th. Guerrero read from and signed copies of her book ("Las Posadas") before leading a posada procession through our "Chicano Power!" exhibit. The procession ended with a breaking of the piñata and passing out aguinaldos, champurrado, and tamales. 🪅

Thanks to everyone who attended! If you have pictures from the event, you can share them to our online digital archive via digie.org

12/13/2022

Event Recap ↩️
Thank you to those who attended our Open House: El Paso’s Black History yesterday! This event was an opportunity for El Paso's African American community to weigh in on our upcoming 2023 exhibit on El Paso's Black history.

As part of our mission, we believe in creating spaces that uplift and amplify Black voices. Missed it? Not to worry! We will be scheduling a date in the future for exhibition object and photo collections. For more information contact our Registrar, Stephanie Gardea: ☎️ 915-212-3165 or 📨 [email protected]

12/08/2022

‼️ JOB ALERT ‼️
Our soon-to-be neighboring sister institution, the El Paso Mexican American Cultural Center is seeking a Museum Director! Have what it takes?Apply here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/elpaso/jobs/3815985/mexican-american-cultural-center-museum-director?page=4&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

The City of El Paso is seeking a creative, dynamic leader to develop and lead staff and programs at the upcoming MACC! Ideal candidates should be passionate about engaging and experienced with community-facing programs! https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/elpaso

12/06/2022

Did you know❓
The Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo is a U.S. federally recognized Native American tribe and sovereign nation. The Tribal community known as ''Tigua'' established Ysleta del Sur in 1682. After leaving the homelands of Quarai Pueblo due to drought, the Tigua sought refuge at Isleta Pueblo and were later captured by the Spanish during the 1680 Pueblo Revolt and forced to walk south for over 400 miles. The Tigua settled and built the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and soon after built the acequia (canal) system that sustained a thriving agricultural-based community. The Tribe's early economic and farming efforts helped pave the way for the region's development.

lt is mentioned that many indigenous children claimed or assimilated into Mexican identity to avoid being sent to boarding schools. Unfortunately, some Tigua individuals were removed from the Pueblo during their childhood by the Bureau of Indians Affairs and sent to boarding schools. Most Pueblo Native Americans and others from the New Mexico region either attended the Albuquerque Indian School, which opened in 1881, or the Santa Fe Indian School, which opened in 1890. Because of their proximity to Albuquerque, many Indigenous children from Ysleta del Sur, Tortugas, and other communities along the lower Rio Grande attended the Albuquerque Indian School. Though, not all Native American children from Ysleta, El Paso, and the lower Rio Grande attended the Albuquerque Indian School.

Learn about this and more at our upcoming Merienda Talk: Revolt, Resistance, & the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Wednesday, December 6 from 2PM - 4PM with Rick Quezada (Director of Cultural Preservation at Ysleta del Sur Pueblo)
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Now open ➡️ "Away From Home: American Indian Boarding School Stories" on display through January 7, 2023.
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🖼: Angel DeCora, Untitled painting, ca. 1900; oil on canvas, 27 1/8 x 18 1/8; Courtesy Darling Family Collection.

11/29/2022

Today is ❤️
Show your generosity by giving back to the community. In the next 24 hours, support the El Paso Museum of History as we continue to offer accessible and inclusive programming for people of all backgrounds, ages, and abilities.

Thanks to the incredibly generous Hunt Family Foundation, all gifts made to our El Paso Museum of History Foundation will be matched at 50 cents to the dollar this year!

Turn $10 into $15 or $100 into $150 by giving today!
Give here: https://epcf.org/history

11/19/2022

Heading downtown for WinterFest? ❄️
We’re extending our hours to 8PM tonight Saturday, November 19th! Keep warm and visit us before or after the parade. See you here! 👋

Here's the route to the Scherr Legate, PLLC Lights Parade at WinterFest!

This year, El Paso's only lights parade will have more than 70 entries and floats as it makes its way through several downtown streets.

The parade starts at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 19, but plan ahead and get there early to get a spot along the route!

Let's Get Lit, El Paso!

#915

11/16/2022

“NOTHING ABOUT COMMUNITY, WITHOUT COMMUNITY” 🫶
As we round out 2022, the El Paso Museum of History would like to express our sincerest gratitude to you, the El Paso community. This past year has been illuminating, and we are proud to share our successes with you. Click the link below to learn more about our philosophy of "nothing about community, without community" and about our most recent accomplishments.

Love our free programming? Your donations make it happen! Help us continue to offer bold, thought-provoking exhibitions and exciting and accessible public programming.
Give here: https://epmuseumofhistory.org/support/donate/

11/15/2022

Hey El Paso! Mark your calendars to join us this Saturday, Nov. 19 for Downtown El Paso’s annual WinterFest Lights Parade, sponsored by Scherr Legate, PLLC. The parade starts at 5:30pm on Campbell St. & Texas Ave. and leads to San Jacinto Plaza.🎄

Make sure to arrive early and find parking in Mills Plaza Garage or the Civic Center Parking Garage. Visit EPWinterFest.com to view the full parade route along with the full WinterFest schedule. We can’t wait to see you there and kickoff WinterFest 2022! ❄️

11/14/2022

Event Recap↩️
Last Thursday, November 10th we opened our newest exhibition, “Away From Home: American Indian Boarding School Stories” on display through January 7, 2023. Beginning in the 1870s, the US government attempted to educate and assimilate American Indians into “civilized” society by placing children—of all ages, from thousands of homes and hundreds of diverse tribes—in distant, residential boarding schools. Many were forcibly taken from their families and communities and stripped of all signs of “Indianness,” even forbidden to speak their own language amongst themselves. Up until the 1930s, students were trained for domestic work and trade in a highly regimented environment. Many children went years without familial contact, and these events had a lasting, generational impact. "Away from Home: American Indian Boarding School Stories" explores off-reservation boarding schools in a kaleidoscope of voices.

Land Acknowledgement:
We acknowledge our presence on indigenous land. We honor and recognize all Indigenous people with early ties to the immediate and surrounding region: Lipan Apache, Mescalero Apache, Piro, Manso, Suma, Jumano, Ysleta del Sur Pueblo, Piro/Manso/Tiwa Indian Tribe of the Pueblo of San Juan de Guadalupe, and Tortugas Pueblo. We respect the nations’ culture, history, and stories whose territories include present day Texas: the Carrizo & Comecrudo, Coahuiltecan, Caddo, Tonkawa, Comanche, Alabama-Coushatta, Kickapoo, and the peoples of Chihuahua and northern Mexico from which members of our community descend. We are aware of our long-standing relationship with Indigenous land/people and we openly seek guidance to further understand indigenous history and traditions. We understand the importance of growth within our community and encourage all members of the city to cultivate encouraging and meaningful discourse. We believe in building strong and mutually fulfilling relationships with all members of the community.

Special thanks to:
+ Chiricahua Apache Nation
+ Bobby Cruz, Chiricahua Apache Elder and Medicine Leader
+ Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo
+ Rick Quezada, Director- Tigua Cultural Center of the Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo
+ Texas Historical Foundation

Our thoughts are also with the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Community over their loss of their War Captain, Mr. Javier “Heavy” Loera.

NOTE: "Away from Home" contains stories of resilience and revitalization, agency and honor. Please be aware that it also contains descriptions of human indignities and hardships and terms that reflect historically racist perspectives and language from past eras. In speaking the truth about acts of seemingly unfathomable violence and suffering in the lives of Native peoples, this exhibition is advised for more mature audience members, grades eight to adult.

11/12/2022

Borderland Chicano Community Roundtable: Resistance Then and Now is made possible in part by a grant from Humanities Texas, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Visit our "Chicano Power! A Force For Change & Progress In El Paso" exhibition on display through January 28, 2023, to learn more.

11/12/2022

Join us for our Borderland Chicano Community Roundtable: Resistance Then and Now today from 1PM - 3PM with With:
+ Ligia Arguilez (moderator)
+ Dr. David Romo
+ Dr. Irma Montelongo
+ Dr. Joel Zapata
+ Eric Chavez
+ Gris Muñoz

The roundtable will be live streamed and uploaded on the museum’s page via /EPMuseumofHistory so that audiences may access the conversation after the event.

This program is made possible in part by a grant from Humanities Texas, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

11/11/2022

STORIES OF SERVICE 🇺🇸
Happy ! Although our museum is closed for the holiday, we're asking for contributions to our community-curated digital archive— DIGIE, to honor those who have served by uploading photos and stories of your favorite veteran(s) via digie.org
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(Image 1)
”I am proud of my service; if I had the opportunity to go back, I would do it again without any doubt or hesitation.”
Image courtesy of: Richard Reyes
https://www.digie.org/en/album/21011/45326

(Image 2)
“The hand of God was over me. There were many close calls and days when I was sure I was not going to make it.”
Image courtesy of: Albert A. Hernandez
https://www.digie.org/en/album/21171/47241

(Image 3)
“I do recall the day I was shot at; I could felt the zoom of the bullet passing by my ear. I also recall being in the foxhole and realizing it was my birthday…”
Image courtesy of: Rafael Robles
https://www.digie.org/en/album/21011/45361

11/10/2022

🔔 EVENT REMINDER 🔔
Join us tonight Thursday, November 10 from 6PM - 8PM for the opening of our newest exhibition, "Away From Home: American Indian Boarding School Stories".

Please note: Away from Home contains stories of resilience and revitalization, agency and honor. Please be aware that it also contains descriptions of human indignities and hardships and terms that reflect historically racist perspectives and language from past eras. In speaking the truth about acts of seemingly unfathomable violence and suffering in the lives of Native peoples, this exhibition is advised for more mature audience members, grades eight to adult.

This exhibition at the El Paso Museum of History is made possible thanks to additional support from the Texas Historical Foundation.
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Image: J.N. Choate, Carlisle Indian School student body, March 1892; photograph, variable size; Courtesy of Cumberland County Historical Society, Carlisle, PA.

11/07/2022

Did you know ❓
Beginning in the 1870s, the US government attempted to educate and assimilate American Indians into “civilized” society by placing children—of all ages, from thousands of homes and hundreds of diverse tribes—in distant, residential boarding schools. Many were forcibly taken from their families and communities and stripped of all signs of “Indianness,” even forbidden to speak their own language amongst themselves. Up until the 1930s, students were trained for domestic work and trade in a highly regimented environment. Many children went years without familial contact, and these events had a lasting, generational impact.

As part of November's , the El Paso Museum of History will be exhibiting, "Away From Home: American Indian Boarding School Stories" which explores off-reservation boarding schools in a kaleidoscope of voices, opening to the public this Thursday, November 10th at 6PM.

This exhibition at the El Paso Museum of History is made possible thanks to additional support from the Texas Historical Foundation.
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Image of: Students posing at entrance to Chemawa Indian Training School, near Salem, Oregon, 1905; photograph, variable size; Courtesy of Pacific University Archives.

10/30/2022

THANK YOU, EL PASO! 💀🧡
We had such a great turn out for this year's Día de los Mu***os Celebration. We could not have done it without you and our community partners who made this year better than ever.

Special thanks to: 🙏
🧡 EEL Trailer Rental and More, LLC
🧡 Deserto Pizzeria
🧡 Señora Calavera
🧡 Zoyla Fierro of Las Cuatro Lunas
🧡 Touch Bar El Paso
🧡 Ballet Folklorico Paso del Norte
🧡 Panadería Rezizte
🧡 Glide Scooters
🧡 Marco Sanchez

If you have any photos from the big celebration, please upload them to our community digital archive, DIGIE via digie.org

10/29/2022

TODAY- DÍA DE LOS MU***OS CELEBRATION 💀🌼🕯
Here is everything that's happening today Saturday, October 29 from 11AM - 9PM. We've partnered with Glide Scooters to give riders 20% OFF this weekend when they use their promo code: MU***OS.

Calavera makeup and themed attire is encouraged. See you here! 👋

10/29/2022

Event Recap↩️
Our Last Thursday: Mezcal Tasting event was a hit! Thanks to everyone who attended and got to explore the complex flavors and rich history of mezcal, sotol, and other distilled agave-based spirits during the guided tasting of different varieties! Special thanks 🙏 to our partners at Borderland Imports, Casa Médanos Sotol and Dry Point Distillers for making the experience informative and so much fun.

This is just a taste (pun intended) of what's to come during the big Día de los Mu***os Celebration this Saturday, October 29 from 11AM - 9PM. For more information on all that's happening visit: https://epma.art/dia-de-los-muertos

10/28/2022

Drag of the Dead returns with a twist! 💀
We've partnered with Touch Bar El Paso to bring Drag of the Dead back for this Saturday's Dia de los Mu***os Celebration. Don't miss enchanting performances by Gagaboy, Melina DeAcero, A'riah Venus, Damas B. Wilson, Barbie D'Anni, and Matchbox from 6:00pm - 6:45pm at the San Jacinto Plaza stage. See you here! 👋

10/26/2022

‼️💀 CALL FOR COMMUNITY ALTAR CONTRIBUTIONS 💀‼️
In honor of the big Dia de los Mu***os Celebration this weekend, we invite the community to add to our community altar.

We encourage:
✅Copies or disposable photos* of loved ones who have passed, favorite deceased celebrities or artists, pets who have crossed the rainbow bridge (*Photos no larger than 8.5" x 11")

✅Non-perishable items such as T-lights or unlit candles, artificial flowers, sugar skulls, unopened non-glass beverages, disposable mementos or knick-knacks

Do not bring:
❎Original or only-copy photos, any flammable materials, any glass or fragile items, perishable foods, any trinkets or items that you don't want thrown away, no large objects

The EPMH Community Altar will be on display starting Thursday, October 27 through Saturday, October 29. Please be aware that all materials left at the altar will be disposed of following the Día de los Mu***os Celebration.

You can always upload photos of your loved ones to our community digital archive via digie.org

10/25/2022

Are you ready for the big Dia de los Mu***os Celebration ? Check out all that's happening this weekend 💀🌼 See you here! 👋

10/24/2022

ICYMI- Chef Rulis led our Community Table: Mole, An Ancestral Food Tradition event on Saturday, October 22. He explained the food’s history and different variations of mole while preparing his own vegan mole negro with lions mane mushroom and two other Oaxacan moles to sample.

Special thanks to Chef Rulis and everyone who attended the community table.

“Community Table” is an new lecture and cooking series where we explore identity, history, and culture through food. Participants are invited to join in on cooking demonstrations while listening to speakers talk about the significance behind the meal they are preparing. Participants are encouraged to bring their own traditions, recipes, and memories to share with others at the table. The last “Community Table” event explored the shared foodways between Black and Mexican cultures.
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Next up: Don’t miss our free upcoming Last Thursday: Mezcal Tasting event for adults 21+ only! (First-come, first-serve, while supplies)

10/21/2022

‼️ JOB ALERT ‼️
We are currently seeking a "History Museum Curator" to join our team. If you or someone you know is interested in this position, we encourage you to apply! 🙂

For more information visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/elpaso/jobs/3768531/history-museum-curator?page=4&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

10/20/2022

Did you know our digital wall, DIGIE is only one of four in the world and the only one of its kind thus far in the United States? When you support the El Paso Museum of History Foundation during El Paso Giving Day, you are helping to fund groundbreaking technology!

DIGIE (Digital Information Gateway In El Paso) is an enormous touch sensitive digital wall constructed at the entrance to the El Paso Museum of History that invites the public to interact with history through a vast collection of community images. This enormous community archive allows users to upload images, histories, and stories which then get geographically via DIGIE’s interactive map. The embodiment of community curation, to date DIGIE has more than 15 million digital touches and more than 16,000 images that have been uploaded by the community. Your support will help to maintain this important and innovative technology, enabling El Pasoans to document their own place in history.

Donate today: https://elpasogivingday.org/organizations/el-paso-museum-of-history-foundation