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...
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....
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...
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...
As part of the Museum’s 2024 Winter Lecture Series, Pam Wheat Stranahan spoke on February 5, 2024, about towns that lined Copano Bay in the 1830s through the 1880s. Ships sailed the natural channel from Aransas Pass to Copano Bay, which provided water transport for...
As part of the Museum’s 2024 Winter Lecture Series, Capt. Dee Wallace, a global sportfishing captain that has set over 10 world records, explores the history of sportfishing and sport boats from the most modern to those built by the Farley Brothers in 1915.About Capt....