Welcome to the website for the History Center for Aransas County
Updated 18-February-2018
New Exhibit Opening
"Aransas County Strong: From Debris to Creativity and Hope"
Saturday, Feb. 24 10:00 am
The Rockport-Fulton Tour of Historic Homes was held on December 2-3, 2017
Click here to view highlight photos from this year's tour
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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 2017 Rockport-Fulton Tour of Historic Homes - Saturday and Sunday, December 2-3, 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 (including a map of this year's homes).
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