#throwback to 1953 when President Eisenhower traveled by caravan from Harlingen Air Force Base to Falcon Dam. Explore McAllen History this week, admission is FREE. Museum Hours: W-F: 1pm-5pm Saturday: Noon-4pm 301 S. Main Street McAllen TX 78501 Free admission + Free parking in the rear of the building. #mcallenhistory #mcallentx #texas #museum #exploremcallen #visitmcallen Explore McAllen History today!

#throwback to the original McAllen High School, circa 1920s. Constructed in 1917, McAllen High School stood where the the Chase Bank tower is now for many decades until 1976. In it's later years it was known as the 'Old Lincoln Building." Explore McAllen History this week, admission is FREE. Museum Hours: W-F: 1pm-5pm Saturday: Noon-4pm 301 S. Main Street McAllen TX 78501 Free admission + Free parking in the rear of the building. #mcallenhistory #mcallentx #texas #museum #exploremcallen #visitmcallen

The McAllen Heritage Center is thrilled to announce our Royal Tea at the Heritage 2025 Sponsors. We are honored to have their support and we look forward to an extraordinary afternoon of champagne, delicious tea fare, a variety of teas, music and elegant decor in a perfect and historical setting. Royal Tea guests are also invited to enjoy a silent auction featuring high quality, lovely and unique items We are honored to share that we are nearly sold out but a very limited number of individual tickets are still available , please contact the museum at 956.687.1904. 🎟️ $75 per person – limited tickets available 📅 Saturday, September 20 | 2–5 PM 📍 McAllen Heritage Center | 301 S. Main Street McAllen, TX Royal Tea at the Heritage 2025 Sponsors: City of McAllen Clark Chevrolet Lone Star National Bank Socialife Elevents Event Rentals & Design Freedom Bank Frost Bank Kreidler Funeral Lexus Rio Grande Valley North Park McAllen Public Utility Oh Kay's Uptown on Tenth Aurelio Garza Law Office Franz Law Group Jolene and Roger Vitko M.D. Omar Ochoa Law Firm Rio Bank

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When we gather at the Heritage, we always get a group shot at our mural! Thank you to the City of McAllen, McAllen Chamber, and Explore McAllen for joining us today for our Royal Tea at the Heritage press conference.

Veterans: Then & Now Class of 2025! Thank you to all the veterans that joined us last month for our 2025 photo & interview session. Veterans, your photos are now available for pick-up at the museum during visiting hours. W-F 1pm-5pm & Saturday Noon-4pm. Pictured left to right: Alvaro F. Gonzalez Carolina Wilcox Clifford Love-Joy George William Balderas Hector Vargas Jacqueline Baez-Lugo John Krediler Jesus Martinez Jr. Malcom Coleman Mary Gracia Sylvia Rodriguez Tony Rodriguez #veterans #mcallentx #mcallenhistory

Our fundraising Royal Tea is coming up soon!! Tickets are limited so call the museum today!! 956-681-2860

McAllen Heritage Center’s “Royal Tea at the Heritage” Fundraising Event, Sept. 20th

McAllen Heritage Center’s “Royal Tea at the Heritage” Fundraising Event, Sept. 20th

#throwback - to circa late 1930s Main St. McAllen facing Northeast. The Palace Theater was showing 'The Joy of Living" staring Irene Dunne and Douglas Fairbanks Jr.! #mcallenhistory #mcallentx #mcallen #globesupermarket #exploremcallen