These music sessions were recorded in the Chapel on the Dunes. Artists: David and Barbara Brown, Tyler Jordan Davis, James & Laura Derkits, Bob Reed, Billy Snipes and Barry Truax.2022 Music SessionsDavid and Barbara BrownTyler Jordan DavisJames & Laura...
Farley Boat Works lost a treasured volunteer last week. Charles Ferguson, age 75, transitioned to the spirit world in the arms of loved ones on May 5, 2023. Charles, a longtime resident of Port Aransas, Texas, was a bold, gentle, and heroic figure. His kind...
Congratulations to Cliff Strain, Director of the Port Aransas Preservation and Historical Association, for being awarded the 2022-2023 Daniel E. Kilgore Local History Award by the Nueces County Historical Society. He received the award at the society’s annual banquet...
As part of the Museum’s 2023 Winter Lecture Series, Mary Jo O'Rear spoke on Feb. 20 about the reasons why she considers the Coastal Bend a great place to live through its geologic history, flora and fauna. She also discussed hurricanes and building defensive sea...
On February 13, Our Winter lecture series highlighted storytelling from three born-and-raised Port Aransas residents. Macky Ward talked about his grandfather, his home and the connections to Gail Borden Munsell in the late 1920. Jimmy Gates talked about growing up on...
As part of the Museum's Winter Lecture Series, Dinah Bowman spoke on Feb. 6, 2023, about the history of Gyotaku.About Dinah Bowman A fish print — almost perfect, so distinct, such detail. The Japanese call it GYOTAKU. Technically, it’s a relief monoprint. Learning...
As part of the Museum's 2023 Winter Lecture Series, Dr. David McKee spoke on Jan. 30, 2023, about the History of Tackle.Dr. David McKee is a retired Professor of Biology at A&M-CC (30 years), and has a long professional relationship with UTMSI. He grew up in...
As part of the Museum's Winter Lecture Series, Pat Simon spoke on Jan. 23, 2023, about “Summer of ’42: The Coastal Bend at War,” a KRIS 6 News World War II documentary special.“Summer of ’42: The Coastal Bend at War” is a KRIS 6 News World War II documentary special....