Special to the NEWS
The San Benito Cultural Heritage Museum (SBCHM) is currently exhibiting the highly anticipated exhibit, “Life & Death On the Border: 1910-1920.” The exhibit opened with a reception on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024.
“Life & Death on the Border: 1910–1920,” is created by the Refusing to Forget Project in partnership with the Bullock Museum. This powerful exhibition delves into a turbulent period in Texas history, shedding light on the violence, resistance and resilience that shaped the U.S.-Mexico borderlands during the early 20th century.
Through a compelling collection of panels, on loan from The Mexican American Museum of Texas, depicting historical artifacts, photographs, and narratives, visitors will gain insight into the societal struggles and cultural transformations that defined this era, said museum officials in a social media post promoting the exhibit. The exhibition also serves as a platform for reflection and dialogue, honoring the voices and stories of communities profoundly impacted by these events, the post reads.
In tandem with the exhibition, the San Benito Cultural Center acknowledges and pays tribute to the annual Dia de los Muertos Caminata, organized by Ricardo Madrigal.
Now in its fifth year, the caminata is a 3-mile trek from San Benito’s Heavin Park to the State Historical Marker placed at the Southbound Exit 16 rest area memorializing the lives lost during this turbulent time in border history. Original artwork for four of the five years will be on display and paired with an altar in remembrance.
The exhibition is on view at the San Benito Cultural Center, located at 225 E. Stenger Street, San Benito, and will run through February 8, 2025. Admission for this exhibition is part of the general admission for the San Benito Cultural Heritage Museum, and the public is invited to explore this important chapter in border history.
The San Benito Cultural Heritage Museum is open Monday-Thursday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., and Fridays from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Guided tours and in-person access are available, and virtual-programming, such as video presentations, interviews, and virtual tours, are available through the museum’s social media platforms.
For more information on current and future programming created with this exhibit, contact the Museum at (956) 658-8493, or follow the CAD on Facebook @sanbenitoCULTURALARTS and on Instagram @sb_cultural_arts.
For more information on the San Benito Cultural Heritage Museum, visit: https://www.cityofsanbenito.com/249/Cultural-Arts-Department.