Visitors will have the opportunity to learn through experience about various topics through special events and workshops each year. These events often include Western artist-led workshops, teacher workshops, exhibit receptions with special guests and speakers, symposiums led by industry leaders, and special showings of documentaries that tell the story of ranching.

At a Glance:

Toddler Tuesdays

Every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.

Spring Trolley Tours

March 22 to May 16 (weather permitting)

  • Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:30 PM
  • Fridays and Saturdays at 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM
  • Sundays at 2:30 PM

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


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.