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Opening Events: Vaquero

  • Date(s): April 03, 2025 - April 06, 2025
Deleon Brand in the Ranching: Cattle Boom exhibit at the Museum of the Coastal Bend

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. Reception for museum members, VC students & employees

Saturday, Apr. 5, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Public Opening