by Pamela Morales | Aug 30, 2019 | Admissions, Jail, News, Occasions, Programs & Special Events
On Saturday, Sept. 14, the museum will extend its normal Free Saturday Morning hours to include a full day. Why, what’s going on? The newly restored 1910 Jail will be open for one day for the public to explore. The number one question from museum visitors is, “When is...
by Pamela Morales | Aug 16, 2019 | Archives, Jail, News
The 1910 Jail has been a landmark in Edinburg since the city’s founding. It is also the foundation upon which the Museum of South Texas History was built. While recent renovations should ensure a solid future for the jail, museum staff is always trying to remember the...
by Pamela Morales | Apr 24, 2017 | Jail, News
The museum’s historic Jail is coming back! After years of diligent fund raising in the “Save Our Jail” Project the renovation work began in April with removal of the 1970’s air conditioning ducts, including abatement of their black mastic sealer. Original ceilings...
by Most | Dec 4, 2012 | Jail, News
“Stories from the 1910 Jail” mac software download Story #1: A Texas Historic Landmark The Museum of South Texas History has closed the 1910 Hidalgo County Jail galleries in preparation for a multi-year, major renovation of the building. The Spanish...
by Most | Apr 4, 2012 | Jail, News
The cornerstone of the Museum of South Texas History is the Old Jail. In order to help preserve this 102 year old historic building, a series of procedures have been scheduled. Starting Wednesday, April 4, 2012, through Tuesday, April 17, 2012, the Lower Old Jail...
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