by Pamela Morales | Jul 25, 2019 | News, Programs & Special Events
What does the word “Texas” mean to you? Most will say that the name comes from the word tasha, which in the Caddo indigenous language, means friendship. But was this history based on truth? Join the Museum of South Texas History on Sunday, Aug. 4, at 2 p.m. in...
by Pamela Morales | Jul 19, 2019 | News, Programs & Special Events
The first Musica Tejana ensembles to “go electric” originated a new music scene powered by electric guitar, electric bass and full drum sets. Evaliza Fuentes will present “The 1950s and the Birth of the Modern Tejano Music Scene” on Sunday, July 28, at 2 p.m. for the...
by Pamela Morales | Jul 10, 2019 | Archives, Exhibition, News
Hispanic Heritage Month Acquisitions Here in South Texas, agriculture has played a huge role in shaping history. Today, Texas leads the nation in cotton produce; it has more farms than any other state, and sales of agricultural products account for $500 million...
by Pamela Morales | Jul 5, 2019 | News, Programs & Special Events
Come one! Come all! The final Summer Nights at the Museum adventure is Thursday, July 11, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bring the whole family for a night full of hands-on activities, interaction with living history re-enactors, music and entertainment. The featured River...
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