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....
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...
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...
(01/18/16) Researcher, writer, and photographer, Bruce Shackelford, discusses his book, The Wests of Texas. (approx. 60 min)
(12/20/15) Presentation by Greg Smith. (approx. 30 min)