The ancient game of golf, played as it was during its earliest beginnings in Scotland, makes its first appearance here in Salado (a village settled by Scots) this November… Read more “Inaugural Hickory Golf Tournament to benefit Salado Museum! November 7 – 8, 2020”
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CANCELLED – The 59th Scottish Gathering and Highland Games
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the cancellation of the 2020 Salado Scottish Gathering and Highland Games, originally scheduled for November 13-15. The Salado… Read more “CANCELLED – The 59th Scottish Gathering and Highland Games”
Our Thanks for Humanities Texas Relief Grant
We are pleased to announce the receipt of a Humanities Texas Relief Grant which will provide much needed funds to help keep the museum operational and continue… Read more “Our Thanks for Humanities Texas Relief Grant”
Salado Museum Salutes U.S. Military with Special Exhibit: July 1st – August 31st
Salado Museum and College Park is hosting a special exhibit of military war photographs in the Lucile A. Robertson Center during the months of July and August.… Read more “Salado Museum Salutes U.S. Military with Special Exhibit: July 1st – August 31st”
POSTPONED: E.S.C. Robertson: Noteworthy Figure of Early Texas
A Lecture by Texas Historian and Author Dr. Ken Bridges The Lucile A. Robertson Center Salado Museum Dr. Bridges’ presentation will focus on the life of Col.… Read more “POSTPONED: E.S.C. Robertson: Noteworthy Figure of Early Texas”
Vaquero: Genesis of the Texas Cowboy: May 1st – May 23rd
In the early 1970s, noted Texas historian Joe Frantz offered Bill Wittliff a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity—to visit a ranch in northern Mexico where the vaqueros still worked cattle… Read more “Vaquero: Genesis of the Texas Cowboy: May 1st – May 23rd”
POSTPONED: Cody Drake Treasure Hunter
Due to covid-19 this event has been postponed. Renowned treasure hunter and anthropologist Cody Drake returns to the Salado Museum with Arizona Treasures, historic artifacts that he… Read more “POSTPONED: Cody Drake Treasure Hunter”
POSTPONED: Bluebonnet Road – A Night At the Museum In Salado!
Due to covid-19 this event has been postponed. It’s not often that you get to experience three totally different kinds of entertainment all in one single event. … Read more “POSTPONED: Bluebonnet Road – A Night At the Museum In Salado!”
SMCP Donates Original Hardy Family Scrapbook to University of Mary Hardin Baylor Alumni Association!
“Today we received a special gift from the Salado Museum and College Park presented by Dave Swarthout, Executive Director. This original scrapbook from the Hardy family celebrates… Read more “SMCP Donates Original Hardy Family Scrapbook to University of Mary Hardin Baylor Alumni Association!”
Scottish Gathering and Highland Games Set for Salado Civic Center – We’ll see you Nov 8-10, 2019!
The three-day event includes the skirl of the bagpipes, the wearing of the tartan, tossing the caber, Highland dancing, Celtic entertainers, shopping, food and fun. One of… Read more “Scottish Gathering and Highland Games Set for Salado Civic Center – We’ll see you Nov 8-10, 2019!”