(Lecture: February 10, 2025) As part of the Museum’s 2025 Winter Lecture Series, Amy Borgens spoke about the history and salvage of local wrecks, including the historic Mary, the Baddacock and the Reindeer. She also shared new information she recently uncovered about...
(Lecture: January 27, 2025) As part of the Museum’s 2025 Winter Lecture Series, Captain Dee discussed the evolution of techniques and equipment used in fishing and sportfishing.About Capt. Dee Wallace Capt. Wallace grew up in Port Aransas after his family arrived in...
(Lecture: January 20, 2025) As part of the Museum’s 2025 Winter Lecture Series, this lecture delves into the profound themes of interdependence that shape both nature and art through the lens of Kent Ullberg’s monumental work, Interdependency, in Port Aransas. It...
(Lecture: January 13, 2025) As part of the Museum’s 2025 Winter Lecture Series, talks about several unique female characters that distinguished themselves in our history as playing outstanding roles in the perseverance and development of our community.About Mark...
(Lecture: January 6, 2025) As part of the Museum’s 2025 Winter Lecture Series, Keith Farley, speaks about the history of the Farly family. The Farleys arrived in America on the third ship after the Mayflower in the early 1600s. As they made their way south to Florida,...
Congratulations to 509 Mercer Street for receiving PAPHA's most recent History Property Award. The award was presented to the property on Jan. 13, 2025. PAPHA began presenting Historic Property Awards in Port Aransas in January 2024. The award going to the Mercer...
These music sessions were recorded in the Chapel on the Dunes. Artists: Tyler Jordan Davis, Patti Dodson, Jim Dugan and Billy Snipes. 2023 Music Sessions 2022 Music Sessions Tyler Jordan DavisFeliz NavidadGo Tell It On The MountainLet it be ChristmasOh Come All Ye...
Singing in the Chapel of the Dunes was on Ann Studeman's bucket list. She has sung in every church in Port Aransas, including the old Catholic Church on Oakes. We invite you to enjoy her session in the Chapel of the Dunes. Born February 5, 1940 to Henry and Nellie...