This museum presents the history of Texas ranching through artifacts and the sculpture of Texas artist Electra Waggonner Biggs. Also displayed are 135 big-game trophies of william A. Bond. Collections of American Indian and pioneer items, gems, rocks and minerals. A Jack Teagarden exhibit contains memorabilia of the jazz trombonist, who was born in Vernon. Open Tuesday through Sunday, from 1 to 5 p.m.
Location:
4600 College Drive (Hwy 70W), Vernon Texas
Telephone
940-553-1848
Other History nearby:
(Hot Springs) Bathhouse Row
(Hot Springs) Fordyce Bathouse Visitors Center
(Mount Ida) Heritage House Museum
(Heavener) Kerr Nature Center
(Prescott) Nevada County Depot and Museum
(Vernon) Red River Valley Museum
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06/09 Coming to The Vernon area
Arkansas Literary Festival Little Rock AR April18-21 The tenth anniversary gathering with events on both sides of the river. Featuring well known authors Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana.
World Famous Armidillo Festival Hamburg AR May1-4 The World Famous Armidillo Festival takes place on Hamburg's town square and the surrounding blocks. Local bands play on Friday night of the festival and all day Saturday to ensure your weekend is the best.
Riverfest Little Rock AR May24-26 Riverfest is a celebration of visual and performing arts that is held annually over Memorial Day weekend on the banks of the Arkansas River in Little Rock.
Johnson County Peach Festival Clarksville AR July25-28 Johnson County Peach Festival is the oldest festival in the State. Concessionaires bring their wares from good ol' home cookin' to handmade arts and crafts. Enjoy live entertainment and don't miss the Peach Cobbler Bake-Off and Jam/Jelly Contest.
Hope Watermelon Festival Hope AR August9-11 Watermelon Olympics, melon judging and auction, watermelon eating contest, seed spitting contest, melon toss, antique engine show, entertainment and SW Arkansas' largest arts and crafts show.
National Championship Chuckwagon Races Clinton AR August31-September2 Chuckwagon Races, Snowy River Race, bronc fanning, music, concerts, camping, trail riding, western trade show, horse and mule clinics, seminars, and barn dances.
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