Magoffin Home lecture to explore murder, Freemasonry and El Paso’s buried history

ons about how violence, justice, fraternal organizations and the treatment of the dead influenced the development of the border community. Freemasonry, a centuries-old fraternal organization, played a role in the civic and social life of numerous American frontier communities. Masonic lodges frequently served as gathering places for influential residents, including merchants, attorneys, public officials and other community leaders. The Magoffin Home State Historic Site provides a fitting setting for a discussion of El Paso’s early history. The historic property preserves the legacy of the Magoffin family, whose members were prominent in the city’s political, commercial and social development during the 19th century. Operated by the Texas Historical Commission, the site offers educational programming highlighting the multicultural history of El Paso and the broader borderlands region. The Nov.

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