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...

Hello, Zapata! ¡Hola!

 

Hello, Zapata! iHola! is a bilingual children’s book that features 29 places of interest in Zapata County. Texas. It offers a brief. but thought provoking reflection of each place along with a photograph.

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The Mier Church Padrones 1782-1795.

 

This book contains the Mier padrones covering a time frame of thirteen years from 1782 to 1795 but padrones for 1792. 1793, and 1794 are missing thus only ten years are in this book. These padrones where originally written by Fr. Joseph Bernabe De Vera Buenano, Fr. Pedro Maldonado y Zapata,  Fr. Manuel Tovares y Pinto, and Fr. Francisco Davalos Palomera.Within the pages of this book you will find all the families that belonged to the parish of the Inmacula Concepcion Church of Mier, Tamaulipas, Mexico.

 
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The Mier Church Padrones 1820-1826.

 

This book contains the Mier Padrones covering a time frame of seven years from 1820 to 1826. These padron es where originally written by Fr. Antonio del Alamo and fr. Felipe de Jesus Cepeda. Within the pages of this book you will find all the families that belonged to the parish of the Inmacula Concepcion.

 
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The Mier Church Padrones 1796-1806.

 

This book contains the Mier Padrones covering a time frame of ten years 1796 to 1806. These Padrones where originally written by Fr. Francisco Davalos and Fr. Antonio del Alamo. Within the pages of this book you will find all the familes that belonged to the Parish of the Inmaculada Concepcion Church of Mier, Tamaulipas, Mexico.

 
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