May 26: Telling Our Stories with Steve Hathcock ~ Local History & Metal Detecting

Museums of Port Isabel Oral History“Local History and Metal Detecting”, a presentation by Steve Hathcock will be presented at March’s Telling Our Stories.

The Museums of Port Isabel and the Laguna Madre Museum Foundation are proud to present its “Telling Our Stories” Series of 2016 on Thursday, May 26th, at the Treasures of the Gulf Museum, 308 Queen Isabella Blvd. at 7pm.

No admission charge. Open to the public. Refreshments. Call 956/943-7602 for more information.

Telling Our Stories! Steve Hathcock “TREASURE HUNTING” 8/28 7p

STEVE HATHCOCK: “Searching Treasure!”

The Museums of Port Isabel and the Laguna Madre Museum Foundation are proud to present its “Telling Our Stories” Series of 2014 on Thursday, August 28th, at the Treasures of the Gulf Museum, 317 East Railroad Avenue at 7pm. This month’s topic will be on “Searching Treasure”, by Steve Hathcock.

Steve Hathcock, a historian and locksmith, will present “Searching Treasure”.  A founding member of the Historical Foundation of South Padre Island, Steve Hathcock also serves as chairman of the South Padre Island Historical Preservation Committee and as a board member of the Cameron County Historical Commission. He has written about South Texas history for the past 25 years and along with his work, he has published four books.  Much of his work is published online and can be viewed at http://southpadretv.tv/ Or at http://southpadretreasurehunting.com/   Email steve@southpadretv.tv.

Please join us as we learn about “Searching Treasure” with Mr. Hathcock.   All locals and visitors are welcomed to attend this free presentation. Complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be provided by our sponsor:

Sponsored By:
MUSEUMS OF PORT ISABEL

‘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 last Thursday of each month from January through September at the Treasures of the Gulf Museum. Admission is free.

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.

Telling Our Stories~ Steve Hathcock 9/29 6:30p

Researching & Writing about Local History by Steve Hathcock

The Museums of Port Isabel and the Laguna Madre Museum Foundation are proud to present its “Telling Our Stories” Series of 2011 on Thursday, September 29, at the Treasures of the Gulf Museum, 317 East Railroad Ave at 6:30pm. This month’s topic will be on “Researching & Writing about Local History”.

Steve Hathcock, a historian and locksmith, will present “Researching & Writing about Local History”. Mr. Hathcock is a founding member of the Historical Foundation, the chairman of the South Padre Island Historical Preservation Board and also serves as a board member with the Cameron County Historical Commission. He has written about South Texas history for the past 25 years and along with his work, he has published three books and is working on a fourth. He has most recently launched a new website, www.southpadretv.tv. Steve can be contacted at: steve@southpadretv.tv.

Please join us as we learn about “Researching & Writing about Local History”. All locals and visitors are welcomed to attend this free presentation. Complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be provided, following

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

Sponsored by: Port Isabel Merchants Committee

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 museumdirector@copitx.com.

Port Isabel Museums Hosts Telling Our Stories 3/25

“The Spanish Fleet of 1554 & The Antiquities Lock”

The Museums of Port Isabel and the Laguna Madre Museum Foundation are proud to present its “Telling Our Stories” Series of 2010 on Thursday, March 25, at the Treasures of the Gulf Museum, 317 E. Railroad Ave. at 6:00 p.m.

Steve Hathcock, a historian and lock smith, will present, “The Spanish Fleet of 1554 & The Antiquities Lock”.  Mr. Hathcock was a founding member of the Historical Foundation and is the Chairman with the South Padre Island Historical Preservation Board, and also serves as a board member with the Cameron County Historical Commission. He has written about South Texas history for the past 25 years, and along with his work, he has published three books and is working on a fourth.

The Museums of Port Isabel welcome all locals, visitors and Winter Texans to join us! Drinks and refreshments will be served. Open to the public. No admission fee.

March’s “Telling Our Stories” will be sponsored by:
Coastal Mail
– ‘Where you can handle all of your office and shipping needs!’
The Alex Avalos Printing Company– ‘Friendly and reliable service since 2002′
Southwind Inn– ‘Clean, comfortable, and affordable rooms that are so close to the fun!’

The Museums of Port Isabel and the Laguna Madre Museum Foundation’s goals are to educate and preserve our local history. With the help from supporters and the public, we can continue to preserve our past for future generations.

For more information call (956) 943-7602, email Gabriel Godines at ggodines@copitx.com or visit www.portisabelmuseums.com