Visitor
Information

With an encyclopedic collection of cultural objects and biological specimens, the Zapata County Museum of History is a place to visit again and again. There is always something new to see, to do, to learn and explore.

 

Educational
Programs

The program content is grade level appropriate and designed as an enrichment for all students in life science, earth science, physical science, the social sciences, as well as to enhance students’ mastery of a social activity in a special setting.

Volunteer
Opportunities

Volunteers are an integral part of the Zapata County Museum of History! From daily tasks to special exhibition openings, volunteers serve on a weekly, monthly or as-needed basis.

Community
Service

The Museum will serve and enrich the community by collecting, preserving, and interpreting the history of Zapata and its region through exhibitions, educational programs, lectures, publications and other community events.

Please
Donate

Thank you for your gift to the Zapata County Museum of History! — We depend on the support of friends like you! Your gift is tax-deductible as provided by law.


NEW EXHIBITS

The Zapata County Museum of History is an educational and entertaining destination for both adults and children. Check back often to learn about new, exciting exhibits coming in the near future.

COMMUNITY PROJECTS

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OUR LATEST LIBRARY ADDITIONS

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    LAS VILLAS DEL NORTE

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    Las Villas Del Norte: The 1757 Censuses of Laredo, Dolores. Revilla, Mier, Camargo, and Reynosa.   This book contains the 1757 censuses for the six Villas del Norte; Laredo, Dolores, R...
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    Take Me To The Ranch

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    Las Villas Del Norte 2017 Journal

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    Las Villas Del Norte 2017 Journal.   The purposes of the las villas del norte genealogical group will be: to Promote, develop, and preserve genealogical and historical resources of south...

Las Villas Del Norte: The 1757 Censuses of Laredo, Dolores. Revilla, Mier, Camargo, and Reynosa.

 

This book contains the 1757 censuses for the six Villas del Norte; Laredo, Dolores, Revilla, Mier, Camargo, and Reynosa. Included in this book is a name index of these censuses in alphabetical order by last name. It also includes information about the Indians of each Villa. This book is a great genealogical resource and a great addition to any library.

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Take Me To The Ranch: Nathan Mathis

 

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Las Villas Del Norte 2017 Journal.
 

The purposes of the las villas del norte genealogical group will be: to Promote, develop, and preserve genealogical and historical resources of south texas and northeastern mexico; to improve the dissemination. Of such resources on print and digital formats; to cooperate with Local, regional, national and statewide groups in promoting our  Heritage; and to help family historians get started with genealogy, research as they pursue their family’s past.
 
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The Founding Families of Mier, Tamaulipas, Mexico and Their Descendants.

 

In 1753 nineteen families settled in El  Para]e del Cantaro now ciudad Mier Tamaulipas, Mexico. this book is about those nineteen families and their descendants.

 
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