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Children and teacher walking toward a one-room schoolhouse.

History People

Lessons From a One-Room Schoolhouse

One-room ranch schoolhouses offered not just education but also a connection to community. By Sue Hancock…

Adrian HawkinsSeptember 4, 2026

History News

The Ralston Family Winchester Collection

For Benjamin Ralston, collecting Winchester firearms was about preserving the stories of the American West.…

Adrian HawkinsAugust 3, 2026

The bicentennial cattle started in San Antonio, passing through five cities to it's final destination at the grand opening of the Ranching Heritage Center on July 2, 1976.

Heritage History News

Ranching Heritage Center Celebrates 50 Years of Growth, 60 Years of Effort

Article by Sue Hancock Jones for the Spring 2026 Ranch Record. Film and television star…

Adrian HawkinsJune 17, 2026

Heritage History

Rural Shopping

Article by Bob Welch for the Fall 2025 Ranch Record. Sears, Roebuck and Co. 1897…

Adrian HawkinsJune 10, 2026

Heritage History People

America’s First Female Superstar | The Story of Annie Oakley

Article appears in the Fall 2025 Ranch Record; written by Sue Hancock Jones After touring…

Adrian HawkinsJanuary 13, 2026

1935 friendship quilt folded on the foot of a bed.

Heritage History

Stitched Together | 1930s Friendship Quilt

Friendship quilts stitched together a story of friendship, community, and artistry. Photo by Adrian Hawkins,…

Adrian HawkinsJanuary 6, 2026

Heritage History

Feline Fixers | How Cats Earned Their Place in Ranch History

Barn cats out on the hunt. Photo by Adrian Hawkins. Out on the ranch, not…

Adrian HawkinsOctober 29, 2025

Heritage History

The Prickly Pear Cactus | A Legacy of Resilience and Resourcefulness

Across the rugged landscapes of the American West, one plant stood as a symbol of…

Adrian HawkinsAugust 15, 2025

Heritage History

The Daddy of ‘Em All | The Ranching Roots of America’s Favorite Rodeo

Article appears in Summer 2024 Ranch Record; written by Julie Mankin Tom Larson is pictured…

Adrian HawkinsAugust 1, 2025

Heritage History

Tejon Ranch | Predating the State of California

Imagine a ranch so large that you could walk all day, never get cell reception…

Adrian HawkinsMarch 18, 2025

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Lessons From a One-Room Schoolhouse

The Ralston Family Winchester Collection

Ranching Heritage Center Celebrates 50 Years of Growth, 60 Years of Effort

Rural Shopping

America’s First Female Superstar | The Story of Annie Oakley

Stitched Together | 1930s Friendship Quilt

Feline Fixers | How Cats Earned Their Place in Ranch History

The Prickly Pear Cactus | A Legacy of Resilience and Resourcefulness

The Daddy of ‘Em All | The Ranching Roots of America’s Favorite Rodeo

Tejon Ranch | Predating the State of California

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3121 4th Street | Lubbock, TX 79409

Open Monday – Saturday | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday | 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving weekend, and Christmas Eve through the New Year.

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Open Monday – Saturday | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday | 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.