Magoffin Home State Historic Site

06/06/2026

🧁🍯 Kids Cooking Class at Magoffin Home! 🍯🧁

Looking for a fun and hands-on activity for your child? Join us at the Magoffin Home State Historic Site for a delicious cooking adventure!

👩‍🍳👨‍🍳 Kids will learn how to make Wheat Muffins with Honey Butter while exploring history and creativity in the kitchen.

📅 Saturday, June 20�🕛 Noon to 1:00 PM�📍 1117 Magoffin Ave.

👧 Ages: 6 to 11�💲 $10 per child (adult helpers are free but must stay with their child)�✅ Preregistration is required

📞 To RSVP or for more information, contact Martín López at 915-533-5147 or [email protected]

✨ Spots are limited, sign up today!

06/05/2026

Visit a THC state historic site from Memorial Day through Labor Day, snap a photo, and enter for a chance to win. One photo per entry, with multiple drawings throughout the summer. Visit more sites to increase your chances. Learn more and enter: https://bit.ly/snapshot2026

06/03/2026

🥪📚 Magoffin Home Brain Trust Lecture 📚🥪

Grab your lunch and head to the Magoffin Home Visitor Center for a fascinating midday lecture you won’t want to miss!

Join historian Dr. Albert Burnham as he explores “The Most Dangerous Intersection in America.” In the 1880s and 1890s, one infamous crossroads saw gunfire and violence unlike anywhere else, come discover where it was… before you become its next “victim”!

Dr. Burnham brings over 35 years of teaching experience and deep expertise in U.S. history, along with a passion for sharing the rich stories of the El Paso region.

📅 Wednesday, June 17, 2026�🕛 Noon – 1 PM�📍 Magoffin Home Visitor Center�1117 Magoffin Ave., El Paso, TX

✅ Free admission (space is limited!)�⏰ Please arrive early to secure a good spot

06/03/2026

🍯🧁 Don’t Miss Out! 🧁🍯

We have a few spots left for this amazing cooking class featuring Wheat Muffins with Butter & Honey!

Join us for a fun and delicious experience at Magoffin Home State Historic Site as we celebrate the communities that built El Paso.

📅 June 6, 2026
🕛 Noon – 2 p.m.
💲 $10 per person (must be paid in advance)
📞 Call 915-533-5147 now to reserve your spot. Don’t miss out!

06/03/2026

🌟 Thank you, Nora, for bringing your amazing group of Girl Scouts to the Magoffin Home! 🌟

Troop 61231 spent time with educator Martín López learning about the rich history of the Magoffin Family 🏡📚. The girls also had a fantastic hands-on experience making adobe from scratch 🧱 and creating traditional cornhusk dolls 🌽✨

This group of young leaders is doing an incredible job connecting with their community and exploring local history ❤️🙌

Keep up the great work, Girl Scouts! 💚🍀

06/02/2026

From our friends at the Neighborhood Association. If you have an interest in improving the beauty, safety, and quality of life in the Magoffin Historic District, then join like minded people at their general meeting.

The Association will meet a week from today! Join us at Emmanuel Methodist Church on Magoffin Avenue for a 5 pm meeting that is open to the public. We will plan our upcoming cleanup, announce a new neighborhood support initiative, and share information about the new Senior Hotline in El Paso, as well as District 8 updates.
Spanish and English translation services will be available.
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¡La Asociación se reunirá dentro de una semana a partir de hoy! Acompáñenos en la Iglesia Metodista Emmanuel, en Magoffin Avenue, para una reunión a las 5:00 p. m. que está abierta al público. Planificaremos nuestra próxima jornada de limpieza, anunciaremos una nueva iniciativa de apoyo vecinal y compartiremos información sobre la nueva Línea de Ayuda para Personas Mayores en El Paso, así como actualizaciones del Distrito 8.
Habrá servicios de traducción al ingles y espanol disponibles.

05/30/2026

📚 Our America, Our Texas, Our El Paso:
An America250 Lecture Series at the Magoffin Home State Historic Site

The Murder of Detective Frank Burns and El Paso’s Forgotten 1923 Drug War

Step back into a powerful and little-known chapter of El Paso history. A century ago, the borderlands were caught in a wave of violence as a growing drug trade reshaped the city. In 1923, El Paso became a national focal point for narcotics enforcement, sending more convicted drug smugglers to federal prison than any other U.S. city.

Amid this turmoil, Detective Frank Burns was ambushed and killed in downtown El Paso, an event that sent shockwaves through the community and intensified an already escalating conflict. Though this period left a lasting impact, it remains largely overlooked today.

Join local researcher Bob Chessey as he uncovers this forgotten story through compelling narratives, historical images, and rare materials.

🗓 June 18
🚪 Doors open at 6:00 PM
🎤 Lecture begins at 6:30 PM
📍 Magoffin Home Visitor Center
1117 Magoffin Avenue, El Paso, TX

✨ Admission is free
🍪 Light refreshments and beverages available starting at 6 PM as a fundraiser for Casa Magoffin Compañeros
🗣 Presentation in English, with staff available to assist in Spanish

Discover a side of El Paso history that still echoes today and connect with stories that shaped our community in unexpected ways.

05/29/2026

🎨 Tía’s Art Studio at the Magoffin Home

Looking for a creative reset? Join us every second Wednesday for a relaxed, hands-on art experience inspired by Octavia “Tía” Magoffin Glasgow.

Led by educator Machelle Wood, each session invites you to experiment, explore your style, and create a finished piece in a supportive, no-pressure environment. No experience is needed, just curiosity.

🖌️ June: Abstract still life with wax crayon, watercolor, and marker
💲 $10 per session
🎟️ Space is limited. Register in advance.
📞 (915) 533-5147
📧 [email protected]

Come create, connect, and make something uniquely yours

05/29/2026

📣 Concordia Heritage Association Visits Old County Jail

Join CHA for a special morning at the historic Old El Paso County Jail in San Elizario. Local historians Machelle Wood and Albert Burnham will share fascinating stories that bring our region’s past to life.

🗓 June 13, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 1551 Main St, San Elizario, TX

This is a great opportunity to explore one of El Paso County’s most unique landmarks and connect with the stories that shaped our community.

✨ The first 18 registered attendees who attend will receive a free gift.

Invite a friend and come experience local history together.

🎟 Reserve your spot:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/concordia-heritage-association-visits-old-county-jail-tickets-1990446183115

05/29/2026

🏠✨ Magoffin Home Hard Hat Restoration Tours ✨🏠

Interested in historic preservation? Missing your visits to the Magoffin Home State Historic Site? Now is your chance to experience history in a whole new way!

👷‍♂️ Step behind the scenes with our Hard Hat Restoration Tours and get an up-close look at the exciting multi-million-dollar adobe restoration in progress. This exclusive experience lets you see preservation work like never before!

📅 Tour Dates & Times:
• Wednesday, June 10 | 1:30 to 2:30 PM
• Wednesday, June 17 | 10:00 to 11:00 AM
• Wednesday, June 17 | 1:30 to 2:30 PM

💵 Admission:
• Adults $7
• Seniors $6
• Students $4
• Active-duty military and dependents FREE

⚠️ Important Details:
• Space is limited, reservation required
• No children under 5 permitted
• Hard hats provided
• Wear closed-toe shoes and pants

✨ Don’t miss this rare opportunity to explore the Magoffin Home during restoration and witness history being preserved in real time!

📞 Call 915-533-5147 to reserve your spot today!