Webb County Heritage Foundation

06/19/2026

June's Paper Jam was one for the books. 📖

We hosted our first-ever workshop with Tristán of 𝕿𝖗𝖎𝖘𝖙𝖆́𝖓 and learned how to make accordion books while unfolding stories, memories, and creativity together.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and made this month's Paper Jam so special and a special thank you to Tristán for sharing their knowledge and guiding us through the art of accordion bookmaking.
See you next month!

06/10/2026

Food. Artisans. A Lele doll workshop. A 5K. And did we mention the food? 🌮🥑🍬🍯

On June 9, announced the Sister Cities Festival, happening July 10–12, and you know it's going to be a fun one. With artisans from Mexico, Central and South America, cultural activities, great food, and more, this event is definitely one to add to your summer calendar.

06/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the opening of Ancient Landscapes of South Texas: Hiding in Plain Sight.

A special thank you to the University of a Texas Rio Grandes Valley Community Historical Archaeology Project (CHAPS) and the American Legion Post 59 - Laredo, TX for helping make the evening possible.

Missed the opening? The exhibit will be on view at the Border Heritage Museum through September 24. 🦣

06/05/2026

Hoy nos reunimos con el Cónsul General Juan Carlos Mendoza Sánchez y la Cónsul Alicia García Luna, del Consulado General de México en Laredo, para conversar sobre varios proyectos y oportunidades de colaboración.

Nos da mucho gusto seguir fortaleciendo la colaboración entre nuestras instituciones y trabajar juntos en iniciativas que promueven la historia, la cultura y el patrimonio de nuestra región.

Today, we met with Consul General Juan Carlos Mendoza Sánchez and Consul Alicia García Luna of the Consulate General of Mexico in Laredo to discuss several projects and opportunities for collaboration.

We are pleased to continue strengthening the partnership between our institutions and working together on initiatives that promote the history, culture, and heritage of our region.

Nos reunimos con Andrea Ordóñez, Directora de Operaciones del Webb County Heritage Foundation, para coordinar acciones de colaboración y fortalecer la cooperación institucional en torno a futuras actividades culturales y proyectos conjuntos en el museo.

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06/03/2026

Paper Jam is back!

This month, we're hosting a special edition of Paper Jam featuring Stories That Unfold, an accordion book workshop led by artist and founder of Moonhowler Press, Tristan.

Learn how to create your own handmade accordion book and explore a new way to journal, tell stories, sketch, and preserve memories. Prefer to work on your own journal? Bring your notebook, journal, or planner and spend the afternoon creating with us. There is no wrong way to jam!

Materials will be available*, and as always, Paper Jam is free and open to all.

📍June 13, 2026 | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Border Heritage Museum

*A limited number of workshop kits will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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06/02/2026

We're still smiling about Laredo's 271st Birthday Celebration 😊

When the Webb County Heritage Foundation launched Laredo's Birthday Celebration in 2024, our goal was simple: create a day for the community to come together and celebrate the city we call home.

Thank you to every partner, volunteer, business, and community member who helped make this year's celebration possible. We couldn't do it without you.

See you next year 💖

05/29/2026

From mammoths and giant oysters to ancient shorelines and volcanic ash, 43 million years of South Texas history are hiding in plain sight. 🦣

Join the Webb County Heritage Foundation for the opening of Ancient Landscapes of South Texas: Hiding in Plain Sight, a bilingual exhibition in English and Spanish developed by the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's Community Historical Archaeology Project (CHAPS). The exhibition explores the geological history of the Rio Grande Valley through artifacts, fossils, and stories from across the region.

The opening reception will take place on Friday, June 5, from 6–9 p.m. at the Villa Antigua Border Heritage Museum. At 7 p.m., members of the UTRGV CHAPS program will present a special program and documentary screening at the American Legion Post 59 - Laredo, TX.

Free and open to the public.

05/20/2026

Thank you to the Laredo Convention and Visitors Bureau, Tu Casa Gráfica, Laredo College, Martin High School’s Mariachi Tigres del Sur, Imaginarium of South Texas, the Laredo Public Library, and Iribelula for joining us at the official kickoff of Laredo’s 271st Birthday Celebration at the Border Heritage Museum and helping make it such a beautiful way to celebrate our city. 🤍

And thank you to everyone who stopped by to enjoy some birthday cake, celebrate Laredo, and kick off a full day of community events across the city. 🥳

05/20/2026

What a beautiful day celebrating Laredo’s 271st Birthday together!

We were honored to welcome Mayor Dr. Victor D. Treviño and First Lady Rosa Marquez de Treviño, Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina, District III Council Member Melissa Cigarroa, and Consul General of Mexico in Laredo Juan Carlos Mendoza Sánchez to the official kickoff of Laredo’s 271st Birthday Celebration.

Thank you for your beautiful words and your continued support of the Webb County Heritage Foundation and this growing community celebration.

A special thank you as well to Jose Octavio Montes “El Muñeco” for serving as our MC and bringing so much fun and energy to the morning’s celebration.

We are also deeply grateful to our sponsors and supporters for helping make this celebration possible, including the City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas, Visit Laredo, Los Pasteles Bakery, H-E-B, The Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez Charitable Trust, Olivia Goren, IBC Bank and La Posada Hotel.

Thank you for helping us celebrate 271 years of Laredo history, culture, and community.