A new Facebook posting called “What’s on the Phonograph at the Republic of the Rio Grande Museum?” features music from the Mexican Revolution.
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Like many other nonprofit organizations in the city, the Webb County Heritage Foundation has made quick changes to its programs and services in order to keep fulfilling its mission of promoting historic preservation, heritage education, and heritage tourism.
Its two historic tourism venues – the Republic of the Rio Grande Museum and the Villa Antigua Border Heritage Museum, as well as its archives and main office in the Old Mercado Building – have been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and local government mandates.
Staff members, however, have continued working from home, and the Board of Directors provides oversight and input through online meetings.
The public is invited to follow changing posts about Laredo and Webb County history on Facebook, Instagram, You Tube, and the WCHF and RRGM websites.
Some of the latest Facebook, Instagram and Tik Tok posts found at #exploreyourheritagefromhome are quick lessons on such topics as Laredo’s first high school, the first water distribution system by vendors known as “barrileros”, and the first international foot and wagon bridge.
For those suffering from ‘cabin fever,’ peaceful panoramic experiences of San Agustín Plaza and St. Peter’s Plaza on a rainy day are complete with beautiful, calming birdsong. Another stress-busting offering is a “Postcards from the Past Meditation” featuring vintage postcards from the collection of Armengol Guerra. A unique 360-degree exterior tour of the Webb County Courthouse with a comparison photo of the historic Courthouse in former days is available.
For those more interested in musical entertainment, a new Facebook posting called “What’s on the Phonograph at the Republic of the Rio Grande Museum?” features music from the Mexican Revolution.
“The Foundation is working on additional virtual experiences with a nod to our local heritage so follow us on social media for continuing posts,” said Margarita Araiza, Executive Director. “We are so grateful to our loyal patrons and membership who support our year-round events, and we hope to welcome everyone back to our beautiful downtown venues as soon as possible.”
For more information, contact the Webb County Heritage Foundation at www.webbheritage.org or find us on Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, and YouTube.
