Webb County Heritage Foundation

Webb County Heritage Foundation WCHF is a non-profit organization. We advocate historic preservation, heritage education, and tourism

The WCHF is a non-profit organization that advocates historic preservation,heritage education, and heritourism. The WCHF promotes preservation, archives historic documents, and operates the Republic of the Rio Grande Museum and the Border Heritage Museum.

12/06/2025

For more than four decades, has feeding the hungry and sheltering those in need. Today’s grand opening of their new courtyard and resource center is a reminder of the powerful work they continue to do in rebuilding futures and caring for our community.

12/05/2025

Your journal tells your story. Come fill the pages with us at Paper Jam.
Bring your planner, sketchbook, journal, or anything you use to capture your life.
We’ll have supplies ready and a space waiting for you.

📅 Dec. 13 | 11 am –2pm | Free community event

12/04/2025

On October 16, 2025, , , and the Webb County Heritage Foundation hosted “Creating a Food Forest” with Mitch Wright at the Border Heritage Museum.

The discussion highlighted how food forests can improve public health, boost local resilience, and support ecological sustainability in South Texas.

12/04/2025

On October 4, we partnered with to welcome Chef Adán Medrano to the Border Heritage Museum for a book signing and documentary presentation. His cookbook and film, The Texas Mexican Plant-Based Cookbook and Truly Texas Mexican, celebrate the ancestral ingredients and recipes that reflect the heart of our culture.

The event was sponsored by , with delicious food prepared and sponsored by .

We’re closing out the year with the final CaminARTE of 2025. The Republic of the Rio Grande Museum will be open after ho...
12/03/2025

We’re closing out the year with the final CaminARTE of 2025. The Republic of the Rio Grande Museum will be open after hours on Friday, December 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. Stop by, explore the museum and enjoy a special sale on select merchandise

12/02/2025

On Saturday, November 22, we joined the first-ever Civil Engagement Jamaica, created by the , student leaders, and the Courts and Community initiative led by U.S. District Judge Diana Saldaña and U.S. Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga. Seeing our community come together to learn about government, civil liberties and civic involvement was truly inspiring. Thank you to everyone who stopped by and shared the day with us.

After Black Friday and Cyber Monday comes a day to give back.This Giving Tuesday, your support can help the Webb County ...
12/02/2025

After Black Friday and Cyber Monday comes a day to give back.
This Giving Tuesday, your support can help the Webb County Heritage Foundation continue offering free programs, cultural events and educational experiences for our community. Every contribution truly makes a difference.

Donations are accepted by cash, check, or through CashApp at $webbheritage.

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍂🥧 We are grateful for you, our community, and for the continued support you show our museums, prog...
11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍂🥧 We are grateful for you, our community, and for the continued support you show our museums, programs and mission throughout the year. Thank you for being part of our story 🧡

For the Thanksgiving holiday, the Webb County Heritage Foundation and the Border Heritage Museum will be closed Thursday...
11/26/2025

For the Thanksgiving holiday, the Webb County Heritage Foundation and the Border Heritage Museum will be closed Thursday, November 27 through Saturday, November 29.

The Republic of the Rio Grande Museum will be closed Thursday and Saturday, and open on Friday, November 28 for anyone wishing to stop by.

Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful Thanksgiving.

11/25/2025

Get ready for paper jam! Join us on Saturday, December 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Border Heritage Museum for a creative journaling hangout. We’ll have stickers, washi tapes, colorful papers, kooky scissors, glue tape and plenty of fun extras. Are you ready to jam?

11/23/2025

Today we celebrated 30 years of . For three decades, the Bernal family has been part of the heart of downtown, serving food that brings comfort, joy, and a sense of home to everyone who walks through their doors.

El Mesón has always felt like more than a restaurant. It feels like stepping into a family kitchen where the stories and the traditions are shared with every plate.

Congratulations to the Bernal family on thirty incredible years of sabor and community! May we have many more!

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810 Zaragoza Street
Laredo, TX
78040

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

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+19567270977

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