The new Port Aransas Whataburger on the Island Road south of the stoplight offers more than fast food and cold drinks. You can also get a history lesson courtesy of a 10′ mural installed in the restaurant. The popular local chain used photos from the museum to create the “exhibit”, and also presented the museum [...]
Ben Vaughn: Texas Legends Ceremony with Maubry and Aubrey Nelson
Beasley Collection: Photos of Wooden Scows
Gary Einkauf: Texas Surfing Championships 1966 Program
Dr. J.D. Carey: Article and Photos, Record Tarpon on a Fly Rod
Charlie Ferguson: Boats and Island Life, 60’s and 70’s
John Thompson, Boy Scout photos and articles
Rick Pratt: Aransas Pass Channel Charts 1895-1900
UTMSI: Scanned photos from [...]
On Tuesday, May 17, 2011 Mark Creighton and Guthrie Ford were awarded the Daniel Kilgore History Award. This award, sponsored by the Nueces County Historical Society, recognizes notable achievements in the history of Nueces Co. The award presenter, Anita Eisenhauer, noted Mark’s ground breaking and diligent work in creating a history archive for Port Aransas. [...]
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