# Event Details

- **Event Name**: America 250 Lecture: Mayor Magoffin: Father of El Paso with Machelle Wood
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 23 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
- **Event Description**: Our America, Our Texas, Our El Paso: an America250 lecture series presented by the Magoffin Home State Historic Site
 
Mayor Magoffin: Father of El Paso with Machelle Wood
July 23, Doors open at 6:00 PM, Lecture at 6:30 PM
Magoffin Home Visitor Center
 
When the four time Mayor of El Paso, Joseph Magoffin, died the city shut its doors in mourning, with offices closed, church bells rung, and flags lowered to half mast. The newspaper proclaimed him “The Father of El Paso” for his work developing El Paso’s political network, businesses, and social opportunities. Join Magoffin Home educator, Machelle Wood, to explore the life of Joseph Magoffin and determine if he really deserves the title of “Father of El Paso.” This engaging, media-rich lecture brings his world to life with rare images, maps, and letters from the Magoffin Home archives.

This event will take place on July 23, 2026 at the Magoffin Home Visitor Center at 1117 Magoffin Avenue. Light refreshments and beverages will be available as a fundraiser for the Casa Magoffin Compañeros beginning at 6 PM. The talk will start at 6:30 and will be in English, but the speaker and staff will be available to answer questions in Spanish.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/el-paso/america-250-lecture-mayor-magoffin-father-of-el-paso-with-machelle-wood/200029739775401
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 4

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: El Paso
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1117 Magoffin Ave, El Paso, TX 79901-1562, United States
- **lat**: 31.76305
- **long**: -106.47753
- **full address**: 1117 Magoffin Ave, El Paso, TX 79901-1562, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is America 250 Lecture: Mayor Magoffin: Father of El Paso with Machelle Wood being held?
  - **A:** America 250 Lecture: Mayor Magoffin: Father of El Paso with Machelle Wood takes place on Thu, 23 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 23 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 1117 Magoffin Ave, El Paso, TX 79901-1562, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing America 250 Lecture: Mayor Magoffin: Father of El Paso with Machelle Wood?
  - **A:** America 250 Lecture: Mayor Magoffin: Father of El Paso with Machelle Wood is organized by Magoffin Home State Historic Site.

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