September 2018 – Museums of Port Isabel

The Museums of Port Isabel and the Laguna Madre Museum Foundation are proud to present its “Telling Our Stories” Series of 2018 on Thursday, September 27^th, at the Treasures of the Gulf Museum, 308 East Railroad Avenue at 7pm. This month’s topic will be on “Shrimping Industry” by Mrs. Carlette Boudreaux.

In 1949 at the age of 3, my father, mother and I moved to Brownsville, Texas from Morgan City, Louisiana. The Shrimping Industry brought us here. My father asked my mother if we could come for one season (which would have been about six months) and the season lasted 66 years. With some others, my fathers did a lot to improve the South Texas Shrimping Industry. As of today, he is still located in the Port Isabel area where he docked his first boat when we arrived.

Please join us for an entertaining evening with Mrs. Boudreaux on giving a presentation of the history of the “Shrimping Industry” with emphasis on the Port Isabel and local area. All locals and visitors are welcomed to attend this free presentation. Complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be provided.

‘Telling Our Stories” is an educational program aimed to preserving the heritage of the City of Port Isabel and the Laguna Madre area. Our goals are to preserve and educate our local and natural history through presentations and exhibits. The program is co-sponsored by the Museums of Port Isabel and the Laguna Museum Foundation. “Telling Our Stories” is presented on the fourth (4^Th) Thursday of each month from January through September at the Treasures of the Gulf Museum. Admission is FREE.

Sponsored By: Mr. Scott Friedman
“Pirate’s Landing Restaurant”

For more information on Telling Our Stories or to help sponsor an event, contact Jeannie Marie A. Flores at (956) 943-7602 or visit www.portisabelmuseums.com or you may also send an email to jrivera@copitx.com.

Port Isabel is proud to host the Lighthouse Market Day on the grounds of the newly restored and historic Port Isabel Lighthouse! For vendor information, click here> vendor-application. To reserve space contact Jeannie Flores – email museumdirector@copitx.com or call 956/943-7602.

VENDORS:

Booth 9 – Tony Medrano “Round-Up BBQ” – Blooming Onion & Spiral Potato
Booth 11 – Anai Ysaguirre “BonWorth” – Ladies Clothing
Booth 14 – Manny & Linda Campos “Manny’s Collectables” – Military Items, Flags, Caps, T-Shirts, Jewelry & Crafts
Booth 15 – Bonnie M. Waller “Aloe Re-Leaf” – Aloe Vera & Natural Skin Care
Booth 16 – Jorge Ayala “Scentsy” – Warmers & Scent Bars
Booth 17 – Reva Ayala “Origami Owl Custom Jewelry” – Lockets, Charms & Chains
Booth 18 – Elvia Vargas “Elvia’s Little Jeans” – Jewelry, Homemade Décor, Etc.
Booth 19 – “Museums of Port Isabel” – Gift Shop Merchandise
Booth 24 – Bonnie & Terry Heaton – Handmade Items, Household Items & Tools
Booth 25 – Alannah Gardner “Douglass” – Glass Jewelry & Handmade HeadBands
Booth 26 – Terry J. Fox “Foxy’s Boutique” – Customize Stainless Steel Tumblers & Ladies Clothing
Booth 27 – Alma Barham “Resurrection” – Vintage
Booth 28 – Elisa Baker “Elisa Baker Art” – Original Art Coasters, Cutting Boards & Mugs
Booth 30 – Cassandra Bazhaw “Cassandra Original Art” – Fine Art, Cards, Cups, Coasters & Prints
Booth 32 – Joanna Ochoa “T-Moble” – Wireless Company Accessories
Booth 41 – Michael Alvardo – Fajita & Sausage Tacos
Booth 45 – Sergio Rodriguez “Texas Kettle Corn” – Kettle Corn
Booth 46 – “Museums of Port Isabel” – Nachos, PopCorn, Sweet & Sour Candy, Chocolate Candy Bars, Assortment Peanuts & Cornnuts, Pickles, Assortment Hot Chips w/Cheese & Frito Pies w/ Chili & Cheese

Month: September 2018

Telling Our Stories ~ SHRIMPING INDUSTRY by Mrs. Carlett Boudreaux 9/27 7p

Lighthouse Market Day! Saturday ~ October 13 at the Historic Lighthouse