Ranching Heritage Center

History of ranching told through 35 authentic structures moved to this 16-acre site: bunkhouse, barn, dugout, windmills, ranch homes, school, blacksmith shop, locomotive, stock cars, depot, Spanish compound and more from the 1700s through the early 1900s, all authentically restored and furnished. Docents in period attire host visitors Sun. afternoons May 5 through Oct. 27. Open Mon. – Sat. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. Located east of Indiana Avenue on 4th Street.

Getting There & Details

Hours
Hours: Varied: Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day
Address
3121 Fourth St
Phone
806/742-0500
Website
www.ttu.edu/ranchingheritagecenter
Map
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