Heritage and History Day Returns to MOSTHistory

The Museum of South Texas History presents Heritage and History Day, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, February 11.

This community event highlights the culture of South Texas peoples through regional folkway demonstrations, ranging from hands-on activities to live performances.

Museum staff will host several hands-on activities, such as embroidery, using yarn and plastic needlepoints. Another activity includes a role-playing voting booth that assigns participants with a character card, determining whether they can or cannot vote. Attendees are welcome to watch or participate in butter churning, an essential chore practiced when modern equipment was not available. Other living history demonstrations include knitting, leather crafts, rope making, and roping.

Regional organizations and museums will provide fun historical facts about Rio Grande Valley cities, such as Weslaco, Alamo, and Brownsville. The Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park, The Weslaco Museum, the Brownsville Historical Association, Alamo Museum, the South Texas Historical Association, and Bentsen State Park will provide opportunities to learn more about their organizations and respective cities.

Music and dance are important to the foundation of cultures, so grab a seat and enjoy live performances by Las Palmas Folklórico and Edinburg North High School Mariachi Oro. The Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas will share the history of its people through song and dance on the performing stage, as well.

Attendees can purchase a memento at the Museum Store, where a variety of items, such as heritage cookbooks, handmade silver jewelry, and Cappadona Ranch mesquite products, are available for purchase. On site at the museum, the Iba Sisters Handmade will set up shop and sell South-Texas-inspired jewelry and trinkets.

Take a break from the fun activities and performances with a handcrafted beverage from Grind Coffee and pair it with cookies sold by a Girl Scouts troop. Holy Snow Food Truck and E&B Elotes may be the choices for your rumbling tummy. An ATM will be available on site.

Bring the whole family to enjoy a day at the Museum of South Texas History Saturday, February 11. Visit mosthistory.org/events for the latest updates on Heritage and History Day.

The museum’s signature Rio Grande Legacy Exhibition and spotlight exhibits, Furniture that Built the Valley and Al Ramirez’s 100th Birthday, are included in the regular special event fees. FRIENDs of MOSTHistory enjoy free admission to Heritage and History Day and exhibits.

The Museum of South Texas History is located in downtown Edinburg at 200 North Closner Boulevard on the Hidalgo County Courthouse square. Call 956-383-6911 to learn more about FRIENDship benefits, such as discounts at the Museum Store and invitations to exclusive museum programs. •