(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...
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Keith Farley Speaks About Farley Family
(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,...
Historic Property Award Presented at 509 Mercer Street
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...
Chapel On The Dunes 2024 Sounds of the Seasons
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...
Chapel On The Dunes Session with Ann Studeman
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...
Farley Boat Works Summer Workshops
We have some incredible workshops planned for you this summer! Build and take home your finished project. Workshops are for all ages (attendees under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to assist them in their project). Fee: $100 per class....
Learn About Port A History On Our YouTube Channels
Did you know that the Port Aransas Museum has two YouTube channels with videos that showcase the incredible history of Port Aransas? Each channel has hours and hours of fascinating information that you won't find anywhere else!Port Aransas Museum Archives Port Aransas...
Sally Palmer: The Creation, History and Legacy of UT’s Marine Science Institute
As part of the Museum’s 2024 Winter Lecture Series, Pam Wheat Stranahan spoke on February 19, 2024, about the beginning and growth of the University of Texas Marine Science Institute.About Sally Palmer Sally Palmer is the Assistant Director of Communications and...