St. Clement’s Historical Tour: Fossils & El Paso History

📅 Date/Time: April 12 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Meeting Location: SE corner of Campbell & Montana, El Paso, TX

Discover a hidden connection between geology and history on this unique tour of St. Clement’s Church. The church's stone walls hold 450-million-year-old fossils, including the largest snail species to ever exist, shrimp burrows, corals, and other ancient marine life. Learn how these fossils ended up in El Paso’s architecture and what they reveal about the region’s natural history.

Following the outdoor fossil tour, step inside the church to explore its historical and cultural contributions to El Paso. The tour will highlight the stained-glass windows of the McKee Chapel, which depict Southwest ecclesiastical history.

📸 Bring your camera! This is a great event for fossil lovers, history enthusiasts, and those interested in the intersection of science and culture.

🔹 Meeting Point: SE corner of Campbell & Montana – meet at 10:00 AM.
🔹 Duration: Approximately 2 hours.
🔹 Parking: The Kelly Memorial Food Bank will be serving food on Saturday, so parking may be limited. Available parking includes:
✔ Southside of Montana (between the church and church school)
✔ Yandell Street (on the other side of the church)

🔹 Registration Required: Please sign up in advance to secure your spot!

✨ Don’t miss this fascinating journey through time, where geology and history come together in the heart of El Paso! ✨

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

810 N Campbell St, 810 North Campbell Street, El Paso, United States