Opening Reception—Where Texas Ranching Began: Vaquero
Where Texas Ranching Began, the permanent exhibit housed in the museum's Borchers Leon Exhibit Hall, explores the history of the Coastal Bend’s ranching heritage from 1721-1920. Vaquero focuses on the first Texas cowboys and their development of ranching techniques in the Coastal Bend. Subsequent components—La Vida, and Innovación—will open over the next two years.
Thursday, Apr. 3, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Stick horse rodeo, frijoles & fixin's
Saturday, Apr. 5, 11:15 a.m. Welcome & Remarks; 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Ranching rodeo activities
This exhibit is named in memory of Mr. Eddie Vasquez, Sr.
