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Whitehead Memorial Museum
The Whitehead Memorial Museum welcomes your visit when
you are in West Texas. Unlike many other museums, the Whitehead Memorial
Museum's exhibits are spread throughout several buildings, each in itself
of historical significance. The museum is dedicated to serving Del Rio
and preserving its local heritage.
The Whitehead Memorial Museum was begun forty years
ago. In 1962, the Whiteheads, a local ranching family, purchased the vacant
Perry Mercantile Building and donated it to the city of Del Rio and Val
Verde County to house a museum. Since that time, the museum has expanded
into twenty-one exhibits on more than two acres of land.
Among the attractions are a replica of Judge Roy Bean's
Jersey Lilly Saloon; an authentic frontier log cabin; and the Cadena Nativity,
recognized by the state of Texas as cultural folk art. The gift shop is
located in a former mission. On the grounds are the graves of Judge Bean
and his son, Sam.
A special kids' monthly campout features storytelling
around a campfire and breakfast. The museum is available for events with
full wedding, party, and event coordination.
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 9:00 am-4:30 pm; Sunday 1:00-5:00
pm. Call for more information on special events.
For more information:
Whitehead Memorial Museum
1308 South Main St.
Del Rio, TX 78840-5998
(830) 774-7568 office
(830) 768-0223 fax
director@whitehead-museum.com
whitehead-museum.com
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