#Thankyouforyourservice - Today we honor and remember the brave men and women who sacrificed everything for our freedom. Wishing you a peaceful Memorial Day from The McAllen Heritage Center. Pictured in here are our Veterans that participated in 2024's "Veterans: Then & Now" Photo Session (left to right) Francisco R. Gonzalez Lucia Marquez Alton McIver Javier Parra Roger Garcia Jose Trevino Rodrigo Rangel Victor Hernandez Reuben Cerda Anthony Francisco Tagle Carlos Araiza All McAllen Area Veterans are cordially invited to... Veterans: Then & Now 2025 FB Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EEtXrqBJA/ Join us for a special event dedicated to honoring the brave men and women who have served our country, ensuring the freedoms we cherish today. "Veterans Then & Now" invites all local veterans, regardless of age or rank, to participate in a heartfelt tribute through a complimentary photoshoot and an optional interview session. Event Details: Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025 Time: 10am - 4pm Location: The McAllen Heritage Center 301 S. Main Street McAllen TX 78501 RSVP and Contact Information: To make your appointment or for more information, please contact 956.687.1904. Voicemails accepted. Veterans will receive a complimentary 8x10 professionally printed photograph. Additional Print packages will be available for purchase at discount prices. Complimentary refreshments and snacks will be provided.

[McAllen, Texas: Home of the Texas Ruby Red Grapefruit and Square Dancing Capital of the World]

#TBT to the 1995 Mission Citrus Fiesta Parade! We found this unedited footage in The Portal to Texas History—featuring local bands, dancers, floats, and all the Valley vibes. Link:

We share the sad news of the passing of another great leader in McAllen and our Region, Robert "Bobby" Calvillo. We have lost a champion in his field of affordable housing and just a good man and friend to many. Our deepest condolences and prayers to his beautiful wife, Carmen and his daughter, Marina, who was his pride and joy as well as all his family and friends. Rest in peace faithful servant.🙏🙏🙏

McAllen Heritage Center - museum of history & culture

In memory of our very special supporters: Dr. Nedra S. Kinerk- co-founder of MHC, Bill Stocker- MHC Board member, and Asst City Manager Joe Vera- supporter and special friend. You will all be missed always. With our love and deep appreciation. MHC Board of Trustees and staff. #mcallenhistory #mcallenheritagecenter #exploremcallen #visitmcallen

#throwback to a rare view of early Downtown McAllen Main St, circa 1933. Visit us to Explore more McAllen history! Museum Hours: W-F: 1pm-5pm Saturday: Noon-4pm 2025 Chuckwagon Dinner Ticket sales are now on sale at the museum! $75 gets you two steak dinners, bottle of wine, and dessert at Romano's Macaroni Grill- McAllen - support your McAllen History Museum! 301 S. Main Street McAllen TX 78501 Free admission + Free parking in the rear of the building. #mcallenhistory #mcallentx #texas #museum #throwback #exploremcallen #visitmcallen

#throwback to a rare view of early Downtown McAllen Main St, circa 1933. Visit us to Explore more McAllen history! Museum Hours: W-F: 1pm-5pm Saturday: Noon-4pm 2025 Chuckwagon Dinner Ticket sales are now on sale at the museum! $75 gets you two steak dinners, bottle of wine, and dessert at Romano's Macaroni Grill- McAllen - support your McAllen History Museum! 301 S. Main Street McAllen TX 78501 Free admission + Free parking in the rear of the building. #mcallenhistory #mcallentx #texas #museum #throwback #exploremcallen #visitmcallen

It's a beautiful Saturday to Explore McAllen History! 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

Thank you to Explore McAllen for introducing this amazing group of influencers from Mexico City to McAllen History! Visit us today! 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

Calling all Local Veterans to Join us for a free photography session! Event Details: Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025 Time: 10am - 4pm Location: The McAllen Heritage Center - museum of history & culture 301 S. Main Street McAllen TX 78501 RSVP and Contact Information: To make your appointment or for more information, please contact 956.687.1904. Voicemails accepted. Veterans will receive a complimentary 8x10 professionally printed photograph. Additional Print packages will be available for purchase at discount prices.

We look forward to welcoming our special guests for this weekend's UFO & Paranormal Conference at Main Library on Saturday, May 18th from 1-5PM! Noe Torres: Local author with more than 30 books on UFOs and the paranormal, whose work has been featured on the History Channel and Travel Channel. Daniel Jones: UFO expert from the Dallas-Fort Worth area, widely known for his research into the world-famous "Aurora UFO Incident." Lillian Jiménez: Coordinator of MUFON 956, a division of the Mutual UFO Network. (MUFON) Stephen Andrasko: Local presenter, storyteller, and UFO researcher who shares accounts of unexplained encounters and regional sightings with a focus on South Texas.

One of our dedicated founders, Dr. Nedra Kinerk, passed away today. A driving force in our community, she will be deeply missed by her MHC family. Please keep her family and friends in your prayers. Kreidler Funeral Home of McAllen is in charge of her funeral services.

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Loved discussing future collaborations with Kate P. Horan, McAllen Public Library Director. Thank you for stopping by! We're sitting at our Kids Book Nook in the museum. Any child that visits takes a book home as a gift from MHC!!! It's been a very popular little spot at MHC since we started it many years ago! Kate has been a supporter and donor!! Call us if you'd like to donate new or gently used Kids books!!!

Shop McAllen 🌺 Visit us today from 1pm-5pm and shop our La Tiendita - McAllen hats, shirts, shot glasses, post cards and more! Museum Hours: W-F: 1pm-5pm Saturday: Noon-4pm 2025 Chuckwagon Dinner Ticket sales are now on sale at the musuem! $75 gets you two steak dinners, bottle of wine, and dessert at Romano's Macaroni Grill- McAllen - support your McAllen History Museum! 301 S. Main Street McAllen TX 78501 Free admission + Free parking in the rear of the building. #mcallenhistory #mcallentx #texas #museum #exploremcallen #visitmcallen

Interested in knowing where your ancestors were born? Or when they immigrated to different countries? Ask us at the Information Desk about Ancestry Library Edition the next time you visit! Accessible from within the library only.

Interested in knowing where your ancestors were born? Or when they immigrated to different countries? Ask us at the Information Desk about Ancestry Library Edition the next time you visit! Accessible from within the library only.

🌺 Explore McAllen History today from 1pm-5pm. Museum Hours: W-F: 1pm-5pm Saturday: Noon-4pm 2025 Chuckwagon Dinner Ticket sales are now on sale at the musuem! $75 gets you two steak dinners, bottle of wine, and dessert at Romano's Macaroni Grill- McAllen - support your McAllen History Museum! 301 S. Main Street McAllen TX 78501 Free admission + Free parking in the rear of the building. #mcallenhistory #mcallentx #texas #museum #exploremcallen #visitmcallen

Happy Cinco de Mayo to all 🎉 #CincoDeMayo commemorates a pivotal moment in Mexican history, where a smaller Mexican army, led by General Ignacio Zaragoza, achieved a surprising victory against a larger French army. #history

We want to remind everyone to exercise your right to VOTE! Election Day is this Saturday, May 3, 2025. Please refer to the info in this post for your District's voting location. District 1 Gonzalez Elementary 201 E. Martin Avenue McAllen TX District 3 Achieve Early College High School 1601 N. 27th Street McAllen TX for more information, visit https://www.mcallen.net/.../city.../general-election-2025

Ever wonder where Busta Rhymes got his name? In 1989, Chuck D saw something special in a young Trevor Smith Jr. and named him after a fast-talking football player—Busta Rhymes was born. Catch more music history deep dives, only at Deloreans! 🎶 #BackstageBuzz #BustaRhymes #HipHopHistory #DeloreansRGV #ThrowbackTrivia

Introduce someone to our city's vibrant history 🌺 Visit us today from 1pm-5pm. Museum Hours: W-F: 1pm-5pm Saturday: Noon-4pm 2025 Chuckwagon Dinner Ticket sales are now on sale at the musuem! $75 gets you two steak dinners, bottle of wine, and dessert at Romano's Macaroni Grill- McAllen - support your McAllen History Museum! 301 S. Main Street McAllen TX 78501 Free admission + Free parking in the rear of the building. #mcallenhistory #mcallentx #texas #museum

Madonna wasn’t always solo—she started in a band called The Breakfast Club. 🎤 Way before her rise to pop royalty, she was rocking synth-pop vibes with a group that shared a name with an 80s classic (and yes, it came first). More music history? You know where to find it—only at Deloreans! 💫 #BackstageBuzz #MadonnaFacts #DeloreansRGV #80sMusicTrivia #ThrowbackVibes

Feel like taking a gastronomic journey through time? ⌛🤤 Come to Kumori for lunch and savor the taste of history with our traditional Japanese dishes. 🛵 Kumori TO-GO. Bring Japan to your home. 🥡 #Kumori #Sushi #JapaneseExperience #JapaneseFood #Mixology #LycheeElixir #EatMoreSushi #aTasteOfHistory

🌟 Good Morning McAllen 🌟 Presented by the McAllen Chamber of Commerce Join us for another great networking opportunity at Good Morning McAllen! This month, we’re excited to feature a special presentation from the Museum of South Texas History — a celebration of our region’s rich history and heritage. 📅 Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025 🕢 Time: 7:30 A.M. – 9:00 A.M. 📍 Location: Radisson Hotel McAllen Airport 2721 S. 10th St., McAllen, TX 🎟️ Tickets: Individual Ticket: $25 Table of Eight (8): $350 💥 $900 Jackpot Drawing! (You must be present to win.) Start your morning making valuable connections, learning about the incredible history of South Texas, and having a chance to win big! ☀️✨ ✅ Register Now – scan the QR code or visit https://shorturl.at/Lmgqx We look forward to seeing you there! #GoodMorningMcAllen #McAllenChamber #NetworkingEvent #SouthTexasHistory #McAllenEvents #McAllenTX #CityofMcAllen