Mulkey said The Chisholm Trail is often cited as“ a major factor in re-establishing Texas’ economy after the devastation of the civil war.”
“ It is the story of overcoming adversity, capitalism, entrepreneurship and the American“ can-do” spirit,” she said.
When visiting the museum, guests can see and learn from a plethora of exhibits which reside at the Heritage Center from the art gallery to interactive movies.
The Heritage Center will celebrate America’ s 250th anniversary from June 22 through July 31 with an exhibit from Humanities Texas entitled,“ Vaquero: Genesis of the Texas Cowboy.”
On July 25, National
Day of the Cowboy, a free community event, will take place from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m.
Entry tickets are $ 6 for adults, $ 5 for seniors 55 and over, $ 4 for children 5-17 and children 4 and under are free.
As a Blue Star Museum, the military program runs from May 16 through Sept. 7 where activeduty military personnel, National Guard and Reserve members and veterans can have free admission along with five family members.
The Heritage Center also offers discounts with AAA, Cotton Electric and EBT Cards.
The Chisholm Trail Heritage Center is open from 10 a. m. to 5 p. m. Monday through Saturday and from 1 – 5 p. m. Sunday.
THE CHISHOLM TRAIL HERITAGE CENTER SHOWCASES NATIVE AMER- ICANS AND THEIR ARTS ALONGSIDE THE CHISHOLM TRAIL, THE AMERICAN COWBOY AND THE AMERICAN WEST. PICTURED IS A DANCING DEMONSTRATION FROM A PREVIOUS EVENT.
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