Events
The Annual Chuck Wagon Meeting
The annual meeting was started right after the museum was established in 1971. It serves as the museum’s annual meeting. Members attend the western influenced meeting and enjoy a wonderful meal and entertainment. Originally, the event was based around a chuck wagon cuisine. The museum continues to bring that “Down Home” flair each year.
Legends & Legacies, Cowboy/Cowgirl Hall of Fame
Each June, the Heritage Museum presents Legends & Legacies-Cowboy/Cowgirl Hall of Fame. This is the museum’s main fundraiser for the year. Six Cowboy and Cowgirls are selected as honorees and are inducted into the museum’s hall of fame. Nominations are selected and voted on in January by the museum’s nominating committee.
The event includes a dinner and raffle.
Christmas Tree Forest
Each year, participants decorate beautiful and individualized trees that are seen by thousands during the Christmas season. The museum provides the lights and tree while the participant provides the decorations and creativity. Many organizations use this opportunity to advertise a business, service club, or their talent. There are between 60-70 Christmas trees that are displayed throughout the museum. The display starts November 15th and lasts through Christmas.
Christmas With Santa and Friends
Santa comes to the museum on the first Saturday of December bringing his friends, Rudolph, Frosty, the Grinch with him. Children enjoy a morning of visits with Santa. They do craft projects including decorating a sugar cookie. The event is free and is partially sponsored by the Dora Roberts Foundation, HEB and Sonic.
Upcoming Events
- January 30 – March 24, 2023: Texas Crochet -- TX Lakes Trails Division Exhitbit, Heritage Crochet by Onie Harriet Martin Burleson.
- February 18, 2023: 6:00pm - 7:30pm, Night at the Museum
- March 29, 2023: 6:00pm - 8:30pm, Annual Meeting and Lecture with Ken Zoller - West Texas Photos
- March 30 – April 25, 2023: Ken Zoller with Distant Horizon Photography
- April 30 - May 31, 2023: Yearly Big Spring Art Association Judged Areawide Show
- June 03 - July 29, 2023: Vaquero, The First American Cowboy
- June 10, 2023: 6:30pm - 9:30pm, Legends and Legacies Fundraiser & Cowboy/Girl Hall of Fame
- August 2 - September 23, 2023: 1900 Galveston Storm
- September 26 – November 4, 2023: Caboose Watercolors Show
- November 1 - November 10, 2023: Decorating Christmas Tree Forest
- November 11 - December 21, 2023: Christmas Tree Forest Open for Viewing
- December 2023: Christmas at the Museum - TBD
- December 1, 2023: 6:00pm - 9:00pm, Christmas Family Gingerbread House Night
- December 23, 2023 - January 2, 2024: Museum will be closed
***All events and dates are subject to change***
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Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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