If you're a fan of Wild West history, you will want to attend the annual Billy The Kid Festival in San Elizario. This charming and historic Texas town will celebrate the notorious outlaw's visit in 1876 with various exciting events and activities. Visitors can enjoy reenactments of Billy The Kid's historic breakout at the old County Jail and learn all about his visit to San Elizario. An original play, "Billy the Kid: 1876," will also be performed on the Main Stage. Live music will be available at local restaurants and on the Main Stage. Best of all, all events are free, and the festival is pet-friendly. In addition to the historical events, a wide range of arts, crafts, entertainment, and food will be offered.
Welcome to Saint Patrick Cathedral, the seat of the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of El Paso. Located in downtown El Paso, the Cathedral is an important historical landmark and a beautiful expression of faith. The clergy and townspeople built it to showcase their devotion to their religion. The Cathedral boasts custom-made stained-glass windows created by the Emil Frei Art Glass Co. of St. Louis and Munich. These windows depict scenes of Jesus Christ's life, from His birth to resurrection. The windows were donated by different parishioners, who also included inscriptions dedicated to their friends or family members.
Explore the magnificent El Paso Museum of Art and indulge in its vast collection of artworks. The Museum was founded to showcase a crucial collection of European Baroque and Renaissance works, which includes significant pieces by Botticelli, Canaletto, Van Dyck, Zurbarán, and Artemisia Gentileschi, as well as other Gothic, Baroque, and Renaissance masters. With over 7,000 works, the EPMA shows its unwavering commitment to collecting, preserving, interpreting, and exhibiting works of art that enrich the permanent collection of American, European, and Mexican Art. Their mission is to celebrate the region's diverse cultures through exhibitions, acquisitions, and educational programs, creating a vibrant and inspiring environment for all audiences.