Mondays, Jan. 8 - Feb. 19, 2024 6 p.m. — Meet and Greet, Port Aransas Museum 6:30 p.m. — Lecture, Community Center A light snack and drink will be provided.A Little Texas History and the Man Who Saved Port Aransas, Mark Creighton (Jan. 8, 2024) Mark Creighton will...
PAPHA Lectures
Mary Jo O’Rear: The Magnificence of the Coastal Bend
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...
Bicycles, Gamblers, and Early Settlers of Port Aransas and St Joe’s Island
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...
Dinah Bowman: History of Gyotaku
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...
Dr. David McKee: History of Tackle
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...
Pat Simon: Summer of ‘42 – The Coastal Bend Goes to War
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....
Jim Maloney: The Tarpon Club
As part of the Museum's 2023 Winter Lecture Series, Jim Maloney spoke on Jan. 16, 2023, about the Tarpon Club.In 1898, the Tarpon Club of Texas was the most expensive and exclusive club the world had ever seen. E.H.R. Green located the club on St. Joseph Island...
Dan Parker: 25 Years of Port Aransas Journalism
As part of the Museum's Winter Lecture Series, Dan Parker spoke on Jan. 10, 2023, about growing up in Port Aransas during the 1960s and ‘70s and then later covering the town as a reporter.Parker, 61, was born and raised in Port Aransas and has worked as a newspaper...