Welcome to the website for the
History Center for Aransas County
Updated 29-September-2016
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Opening 10-September-2016 through 12-November 2016
The Friends of the History Center are delighted to present an exhibit about “Stewards of Nature.” Your friends and neighbors will be showcased in posters and programs that relate their efforts that have restored and preserved our precious coastal environment. The exhibit will open Saturday, September 10 with remarks at 6:00 PM at the History Center, 801 E. Cedar St. The exhibit is free and open to the public on Saturdays 10 AM – 4 PM, Sundays 1 PM - 4 PM, with programs on designated Sundays at 2:00 PM.
Photos above courtesy Diane Nunley and Jeff Adams (USFWS) (click on photos to enlarge)
Click here to view videos and photos from the exhibit opening - 10-Sep-2016
| Save the dates for the "2016 Rockport-Fulton Tour of Historic Homes" |
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Tour fabulous historic homes in Fulton and Rockport, and be entertained by docents in period attire as they explain the histories of the homes!!!
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Historic Homes on Tour with docents in vintage dress The holly and mistletoe will festoon the venues for the 2016 Rockport-Fulton Tour of Historic Homes - Saturday and Sunday, December 3-4, 1:00 - 5:00 PM each day. Seven venues will be decorated for the holidays. Each year different homes are featured on the tour to provide new experiences for the guests. Docents in vintage dress appropriate to the house will greet visitors and provide a commentary. Historical facts about the homes and their owners will connect the visitors to the real history of these local treasures. Click here for more information. If you are interested in being a docent, please call the History Center at (361) 727-9214 and leave your name and contact info. Our docents dress in period attire to complement the era of the house! We have over 200 vintage hats and outfits in our wardrobe for folks to borrow.
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The History Center for Aransas County showcases local heritage. Outdoor and indoor exhibits tell the stories of the real people of Aransas County. The Center provides space for displays, workshops, meetings and gatherings.
VISIT the Center to learn more about Aransas County and its remarkable people.
JOIN the Friends of the HIstory Center to support its efforts.
Click here for Upcoming Events and Special Features
The turn-of-the-century Bruhl-Paul-Johnson house was moved from 910 E. Concho to property at 801 E. Cedar which was donated to the county by Dr. Gary and Rita Gilbert.
Funding in part is by Aransas Pathways, a county venue project, grants from corporations and individuals.
Friends of the History Center is very grateful to the Texas Historical Foundation for their generous support of the History Center of Aransas County. Please visit their website at www.texashistoricalfoundation.org.
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"30 Years Through the News/Lens"
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Help support the History Center!“Aransas County in Postcards ” by Kam Wagert and Pam Wheat Stranahan has arrived. Containing 128 pages of scanned vintage postcards of Aransas County including descriptive narratives. This book is sure to be a sell-out, so get your copy now. Click here for more information about this exciting new book offering. |
History Mysteries |
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For additional information, contact a member of the Friends of the History Center for Aransas County at 361-727-9214