History

Mary Helm’s writings provided first look at Matagorda beginning

News Staff
Thursday, March 24, 2022
   Mary Helm, pioneer teacher, the daughter of John Hutchinson and Janet (Henderson) Sherwood, was born on July 3, 1807, in Herkimer County, New York.    She began teaching at the age of 16 and was teaching in a district school when she became reacquainted with her former teacher,     Elias R.

"Dennis served as county’s clerk, sheriff, state rep."

News Staff
Thursday, March 17, 2022
   Thomas Mason Dennis, soldier and legislator, was born in Georgia on March 9, 1807, and moved to Texas in March 1835.     He settled in Bastrop and in September joined Capt. Robert M. Coleman’s company of volunteers that marched from Bastrop.     On Dec.
Palacious Area Historical Assoociation The Palacios Beacon was the first business to operate out of the Emmons-Cairnes Building, circa 1910s. An exhibit of the Emmons-Cairnes Museum will be March 11-July 30.

Palacious Area Historical Assoociation The Palacios Beacon was the first business to operate out of the Emmons-Cairnes Building, circa 1910s. An exhibit of the Emmons-Cairnes Museum will be March 11-July 30.

"Emmons-Cairnes newest City by the Sea Museum exhibit"

News Staff
Thursday, March 10, 2022
   City by the Sea Museum presents their newest exhibit series, “If this Building Could Talk: The Emmons-Cairnes Building.”     This exhibit will be on display beginning March 11, through July 30.     Charles F.

Early development showed Midfield more than crossroads

News Staff
Thursday, March 3, 2022
   Midfield was so named because it was in the midst of open fields practically equal distance from Ganado to the west, El Campo to the north, Bay City to the east, and Palacios to the south.     The townsite was laid out and subdivided by Curley C. Duson, Sr., of El Campo in 1903.
Photo courtesy of Ernestine Heard Edwin This undated photo shows students gathering for classes at the Palacios Colored School.

Photo courtesy of Ernestine Heard Edwin This undated photo shows students gathering for classes at the Palacios Colored School.

"Palacios Colored School: Then and Now" By Bonnie M. Benson

News Staff
Thursday, February 17, 2022
   Lack of education for the African-American population has been a persistent thread throughout U.S. history.      Prior to the Civil War, it was illegal in many states for African-Americans to be taught to read and write.
Sentinel photo/Mike Reddell Members of the Matagorda County Historical Commission joined Matagorda County Commissioners Court members Monday, Jan. 24, when the court presented the Distinguished Service Award to MCHC for its dedication and hard work during the 2020 year of service.

Sentinel photo/Mike Reddell Members of the Matagorda County Historical Commission joined Matagorda County Commissioners Court members Monday, Jan. 24, when the court presented the Distinguished Service Award to MCHC for its dedication and hard work during the 2020 year of service.

"Court presents award to historical commission" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff
Thursday, January 27, 2022
   Commissioners Court presented the Distinguished Service Award to the Matagorda County Historical Commission (MCHC) at the court’s regular meeting Monday, Jan. 24.    The award is for MCHC’s “dedication and hard work during the 2020 year of service.
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