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National Ranching Heritage Center Closed

Following the Centers for Disease Control guidelines and proactive steps by Texas Tech University, the National Ranching Heritage will close until further notice. These proactive measures are designed to help limit the coronavirus (COVID-19) risk to the campus and Lubbock communities. The health and safety of all members of the community are our primary concern. As local, national, and global health recommendations shift to reduce the spread of the virus, we are taking steps that will help protect our community.

Stepping back in time
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The National Ranching Heritage Center is an diamond in the rough... The preservation of history in this museum is phenomenal. Being able to walk through old houses and see and FEEL the history all around you takes you back in time. From the artful landscape to the detail of utensils used on tabletops one can tell much thought has been put into each aspect of this historic gem. Definitely a must see for those new to or visiting the area.

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  • USA
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Cattle Breeds Exhibit
Exhibit opening at the NRHC Tuesday, January 22.
Cattle Breeds Exhibit
Photo courtesy of the Southwest Collections/Special Collections Library.
Cattle Breeds Exhibit
Photo courtesy of the Southwest Collections/Special Collections Library.
Cattle Breeds Exhibit
The exhibit features a timeline of beef cattle breed history. 
Cattle Breeds Exhibit
Photo courtesy of the Southwest Collections/Special Collections Library.

Featured Exhibit:

The History of Beef Cattle Breeds

Join us for our exhibit opening January 22 from 5 to 6:30pm at the National Ranching Heritage Center.

While the culture that surrounds ranching has captured the hearts and minds of people from around the world, at its base ranching has always been about providing food and fiber - especially beef - for a growing population. Modern ranchers depend on specially developed genetics, production techniques and data to produce beef. The story of beef cattle breeds in the United States is an interesting one, cast with many characters. Production, grains, processing, technology and marketing have all driven the industry to where we are today – an industry that provides high-quality protein for millions of consumers around the world. This exhibit brings the timeline of the beef cattle industry to life, featuring the history of the industry, a unique collection of photographs, life-size models of cattle and interactive kiosks.

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Hours of Operation:

Monday—Saturday
10am to 5pm

Sunday
1 to 5pm

Outdoor historical park closes daily at 4p.m.

Address:

National Ranching Heritage Center
Box 43200
3121 4th St.
Lubbock, TX  79409-3200
ranchhc@ttu.edu
  • FREE ADMISSION (donations encouraged)
  • Wheelchair and stroller accessible
  • Only service animals allowed
  • Trolley Tours run each Thursday (excluding bad weather days) at 10:30am. Tickets can be purchased on Thursdays in Cogdell's General Store on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • No restaurant or food service is available, but drinks and snacks can be purchased at the gift shop

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