Brownsville Historical Association

06/17/2026

A Graveside Service with military honors will be held at eleven o' clock in the morning on Thursday, the 18th of June 2026 at Buena Vista Burial Park, 5 McDavitt Boulevard, Brownsville. Following the funeral services, there will be a memorial reception at the Heritage Museum located at 1325 E. Washington Street Brownsville, TX 78520.

Valet Parking will be available until 2:30 p.m.

Honored to serve as his pallbearers are Saul Collazo, Juan Duran, Richard Garza, Rolando Garza, Joey Longoria III, and Juan Velez. Honorary pallbearers are Dennis Acosta, Rudy de la Garza, Larry Holtzman, Eric Gonzales, and Lawrence Lof.
In lieu of floral arrangements and customary remembrances, contributions in David’s honor can be made to the Brownsville Historical Association, 1325 E. Washington Street, Brownsville, Texas 78520, (956) 541-5560 (www.brownsvillehistory.org).

06/16/2026

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of our colleague David Parsons.
David Parsons, affectionately known as Dave, served as the Education and Membership Coordinator and was a dedicated member of the Brownsville Historical Association team from September 2016 onward. He welcomed countless visitors while working at the front desk of both the Heritage Museum and Stillman House Museum, becoming a familiar and friendly face to all who walked through our doors.
During his time with the Association, Dave contributed to important projects, including the cataloging of names from the Old City Cemetery, and worked tirelessly to support our many programs and events. If you’ve attended a Brownsville Historical Association event, chances are you were greeted by Dave’s warm smile and kind presence. His dedication, enthusiasm, and genuine love for our community left a lasting impact that will be fondly remembered by staff, volunteers, and visitors alike.
Dave you have left impossible shoes to fill with everything that you would do. You will be greatly missed.
Funeral arrangements and full obituary are available at the link below:
https://www.darlingmouser.com/obituaries/david-parsons

06/10/2026

06/09/2026

🌧️ Here's your rain check!

Our first Museum After Dark was postponed due to stormy weather during First Friday, but we're making up for it on Second Friday! ✨🌙

Join us for a special evening at the historic Stillman House and experience the museum after hours. Bring the whole family and explore local history in a unique nighttime setting.

🏛️ Museum After Dark
📅 Second Friday
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM

Enjoy an evening of history, discovery, and community under the stars. We can't wait to welcome you! ✨

06/06/2026

We still have spaces available in our camp! Register with us today by calling 9565481313 or email [email protected]

06/05/2026

Due to severe weather and flooded roadways, tonight's First Friday has been postponed. The safety of our vendors, performers, staff, and attendees will always come first.

We know many of you were looking forward to a night downtown, and we're just as disappointed. The good news is that we'll be working to reschedule and will share a new date as soon as possible.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support of Downtown. Please stay safe and avoid flooded roadways.

06/04/2026

We are always so happy to see our past interns continue their work in the museum field and achieve great things! Way to go Emily!

05/27/2026

✨ Join us for special First Friday evening hours!

Bring the whole family to Museum After Dark and experience the historic Stillman House in a whole new light. Don’t miss this chance to explore the museum after hours! We’ll be open from 6–8 PM for an evening of history, fun, and community. 🌙🏛️