Adobe Work Day: Brick Making at Magoffin Home


Learn traditional adobe brick-making methods while helping preserve the historic Magoffin Home State Historic Site. Includes behind-the-scenes tour and lunch.

Magoffin Home State Historic Site, 1120 Magoffin Ave, El Paso, TX

Get hands-on with history at the Magoffin Home State Historic Site! Join us for a Historic Adobe Work Day where you’ll learn the traditional craft of adobe brick-making while contributing to the preservation of this historic treasure.

Event Details

  • Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
  • Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location: Magoffin Home State Historic Site
  • Address: 1120 Magoffin Ave, El Paso, TX
  • Cost: $10 per person

What’s Included

  • Hands-on adobe brick-making instruction
  • Traditional methods and materials demonstration
  • Hot dog lunch provided
  • Behind-the-scenes tour of the Magoffin Home
  • Special access to areas typically closed to the public

About the Workshop

Learn authentic adobe brick-making techniques from Magoffin Home staff and volunteers. This workshop offers a unique opportunity to:

  • Practice traditional building methods
  • Contribute to historic preservation
  • Connect with El Paso’s history
  • Meet fellow preservation enthusiasts
  • Make your mark on a historic site

Registration

Space is limited! To reserve your spot:

Organizers

This workshop is jointly hosted by:

  • Texas Historical Commission
  • Preservation Texas