Aransas County Historical Commission

Aransas County Historical Commission Aransas Co.Historical Commission will promote to the public an appreciation of local/state history.

03/14/2026

2026 HONOR AWARDS FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION 2026

The month of May is Historic Preservation Month. It presents an opportunity to recognize those who have contributed to our heritage by actively preserving Aransas County history. Historic sites and projects connect us to the past and provide us with a sense of continuity. Let’s celebrate our county’s heritage with Honor Awards.

Friends of the History Center, AC Historical Society and AC Historical Commission seek worthy examples of historic preservation in Aransas County to present “AWARDS for HISTORIC PRESERVATION.”

Deadline: Nominations to be submitted by Friday, April 3, 2:00 PM. Representatives from each historical organization will select the winners and honor them at an evening event on May 15, 6:00 pm at the Community Center.
Nominations made be made on form found at [email protected]" rel="ugc" target="_blank">[email protected] or www.achs1985.org or use the following outline to nominate by providing the following information: project, location, owners, scope of work, photos (not more than 3), and nominated by.

SUBMIT NOMINATION by APRIL 3, 2:00 pm.
to HISTORIC PRESERVATION, PO Box 106, Fulton TX 78358
OR [email protected]
OR in person at the History Center, 801 E. Cedar St., Rockport.

The Aransas County Historical Commission would like to publicly acknowledge and thank Mr. Mike McLaughlin for his except...
03/04/2026

The Aransas County Historical Commission would like to publicly acknowledge and thank Mr. Mike McLaughlin for his exceptional work in restoring our markers. Restoring these markers is a difficult task that requires patience and determination. His dedication to this project is greatly appreciated!

What a wonderful day for a marker dedication! Your Historical Commission rededicated the Aransas Pass aka Lydia Ann Ligh...
11/15/2025

What a wonderful day for a marker dedication! Your Historical Commission rededicated the Aransas Pass aka Lydia Ann Lighthouse Historical Marker today. Thank you to Captain Tommy Moore and son Kyle for a wonderful boat ride and tour. Dignitaries included State Rep Todd Hunter, Judge Ray Garza, Commissioner Pat Rousseau and Nav District's very own Josh Nguyen. Thank you for supporting the Aransas County Historical Commission!

Looking for something to do...check out The Armadillo Gang cemetery tour at the Fulton Mansion from 10am-1pm.
10/18/2025

Looking for something to do...check out The Armadillo Gang cemetery tour at the Fulton Mansion from 10am-1pm.

We are super excited sponsoring Goose Island's Pioneer Day at the Smithsonian. This culminates the exhibits 6 week stay ...
03/08/2025

We are super excited sponsoring Goose Island's Pioneer Day at the Smithsonian. This culminates the exhibits 6 week stay in Rockport. We know there is a lot going on today but bring the kiddos down for a few minutes of roping, branding and cowboy cooking! Pioneer day closes at noon so come on down. We are at 302 Live Oak St!

The Aransas County Historical Commission is proudly supporting HEB Texfest from 11-4pm. Come on down...the rest of Rockp...
03/02/2025

The Aransas County Historical Commission is proudly supporting HEB Texfest from 11-4pm. Come on down...the rest of Rockport is here!

02/09/2025

Smithsonian programming was literally "off the charts" yesterday. Kids loved it too!

If you're local...come see the exhibit and other programming. Open daily 10- 4 and 1-4 on Sunday until March 9th at the new Community Center, 302 Live Oak St! Kids programs are every Saturday 10-12 followed by adult programs.

Saturday's programming featured The Sweet Adelines, Corpus Christi chapter, a women's harmonizing singing group. Started in Oklahoma around the 1940s as an answer to the men's barber shop style harmonies, the Adelines continue to entertain around the world. The Smithsonian Exhibit Team was very honored to host them yesterday.

The afternoon will begin with a marker dedication at the Simon Michael gallery 510 King Street at 3:00 PM then move to K...
01/29/2025

The afternoon will begin with a marker dedication at the Simon Michael gallery 510 King Street at 3:00 PM then move to Kline's.

Come on down to The History Center for Aransas County and delight yourself with their new exhibit. " Decking the Halls: ...
11/23/2024

Come on down to The History Center for Aransas County and delight yourself with their new exhibit. " Decking the Halls: A Historic Holiday Celebration" is showing now until January 5th.

Saturday and Sunday - 1-4pm
Monday and Friday - 10am-2pm

Address

Physical: 801 E. Cedar Street; Mailing: Aransas County Historical Commission 1919 Highway 35 N PO BOX #2
Rockport, TX
78382

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 2pm
Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
Friday 10am - 2pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

(361) 790-0101

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