A popular event will return to the National Ranching Heritage Center (NRHC) Tuesday, May 24 with the revival of Ladies Day at the Ranch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the McCombs Gallery.
“A few years ago this event was so popular that it was always sold out,” said NRHC Executive Director Carl Andersen. “We had to discontinue it for a time due to building construction, but we are reviving this wonderful tradition and hope to make it an annual event.”
Ladies Day at the Ranch will begin with tours of the 19-acre historical park from 11 a.m. until noon. For those who would rather ride than walk, the center has a new 21-seat trolley with an overhead speaker system. Walking tours with a guide also will be available.
After tours in the historic park, guests will be treated to a luncheon in the McCombs Gallery followed by a program presented by Andersen and Helen DeVitt Jones Director of Education Julie Hodges. The program will highlight exciting new plans at the center and upcoming exhibits.
“We’ll have a beautifully catered lunch of pecan-crusted chicken,” Hodges said, “and the Cakery has graciously donated dessert.”
Because seating for the event is limited, advance purchase of tickets is required. Tickets are $25 each and may be purchased online at ranchingheritage.org/ladiesday/ or in person at the NRHC gift shop between 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. For further information, contact Shelby Schwartz at shelby.schwartz@ttu.edu or call (806) 742-0498.
(News release from the National Ranching Heritage Center)
