Explore ranching history and Western heritage in a hands-on, engaging way through a dynamic lineup of annual events, programs and workshops. From artist-led sessions and educator workshops to exhibit receptions featuring special guests and speakers, each experience offers a deeper connection to the stories we share.

At a Glance:

Toddler Tuesdays | Every Tuesday at 10:30 AM

Summer Trolley Tours | May 16 to August 15 (weather permitting)

  • Mondays and Tuesdays at 11 AM
  • Wednesdays at 2 PM
  • Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 11 AM and 2 PM
  • Sundays at 2 PM

Living History Saturdays | Every Saturday from May 23 to September 26

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  • Ranch Host Henry Crawford recreated a buffalo soldier's camp during the 2026 Ranch day.
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Upcoming Activities & Events

Living History Saturdays

Living History Saturdays

History comes to life every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Foy Proctor Historical Park at the National Ranching Heritage Center! Ranch Host volunteers will be dressed in period attire to answer questions, perform living history demonstrations, and give tours of selected structures.

Activities will vary depending on volunteer availability and interest.

Living History Saturdays will through September 26, 2026.

Living History Saturdays are free to the public.

Time:

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. every Saturday

Pricing:

Free

A red-tailed hawk being held by a volunteer with South Plains Wildlife Center.

Ranch Wildlife | Ranch Life Summer Series

Everything is connected in an ecosystem like the prairie, from the atmosphere to the soils and plants to every creature, great and small. From birds and mammals to reptiles and insects, each species can be a useful indicator of the health of ranch lands.

The South Plains Wildlife Rehabilitation Center will have their ambassador animals in the amphitheater of the Cash Family Ranch Life Learning Center on Saturday, June 20, from 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM.

Swing by during this come-and-go program to meet native wildlife up close and learn from the professionals.

Ranch Life Summer Series programs are free to the public.

Time:

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Pricing:

FREE

Summer Trolley Tours Photo

Summer Trolley Tours

Travel back in time through the National Ranching Heritage Center’s 19-acre historical park! Trolley tours provide a unique opportunity for guests to learn about the rich history of the park’s authentic ranching structures and the stories of people who left their legacies. The Foy Proctor Historical Park at the NRHC features 55 authentic ranching structures dating from the 1780s to the 1950s. They have been disassembled, relocated and arranged chronologically in the park to tell the story of the birth, growth and maturity of the ranching industry in the United States.

May 16 to August 15 (weather permitting)

  • Mondays and Tuesdays at 11 AM
  • Wednesdays at 2 PM
  • Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 11 AM and 2 PM
  • Sundays at 2 PM
Tours are free of charge and run approximately 30-45 minutes. Reserve your spot at the front desk when you arrive at the NRHC. Each trolley tour can seat 21 guests.
For questions or additional information, visit ranchingheritage.org or call (806) 742-0498

Trolley tours are made possible by The CH Foundation.

Time:

Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11 AM
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 11 AM and 2 PM
Sundays at 2 PM
*Weather permitting

Pricing:

Free

Purchase / Registration:

When you arrive to the NRHC, reserve your spot on the trolley at the front desk.

Teachers Workshops
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