Friday, November 8th at 1 p.m. – Scottish singer and folklorist, Ed Miller, will present a one-hour lecture in word and song addressing the Scottish Folksong Revival… Read more “The Scottish Folksong Revival from 1960 to Today”
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Museum Holds Open House to Celebrate 65th Anniversary!
Salado Museum and College Park is celebrating its 65th Anniversary with an Open House on Thursday, June 20, beginning at 4:30pm, at 423 South Main in Salado.… Read more “Museum Holds Open House to Celebrate 65th Anniversary!”
Vaquero: Genesis of the Texas Cowboy
Open for viewing April 12 – May 25, 2024 Tuesdays through Saturdays – 10am-4pm In the early 1970s, noted Texas historian Joe Frantz offered Bill Wittliff a… Read more “Vaquero: Genesis of the Texas Cowboy”
Salado Cowboy Poetry and Music Gathering
The Salado Museum and College Park is delighted to partner with Salado Cowboy Poetry and Music Gathering, 501(c)3, to host the fourth annual Gathering in Salado, Texas… Read more “Salado Cowboy Poetry and Music Gathering”
Texas Independence Day Tour
As most Texans know, on March 2, 1836, Texas declared its independence from Mexico. In celebration, the Salado Museum will present an historical tour on March 2nd.… Read more “Texas Independence Day Tour”
62nd Scottish Gathering and Highland Games Set for November 10-12, 2023!
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 “62nd Scottish Gathering and Highland Games Set for November 10-12, 2023!”
New Exhibit at Salado Museum Showcases Local Folk Artists
Salado Museum and College Park presents a new exhibit, The Folk Art of Salado, featuring the works of Wilbur Foster, Virginia Kinnison Matthews and other Salado artists, on… Read more “New Exhibit at Salado Museum Showcases Local Folk Artists”
Texas Czech Genealogical Society Czech Family Reunion, July 8, 2023!
Join our friends at the TCGS on July 8, 2023, 8AM – 4PM, for the Czech Family Reunion in Caldwell, TX! The Texas Czech Genealogical Society (TCGS)… Read more “Texas Czech Genealogical Society Czech Family Reunion, July 8, 2023!”
Grand Opening May 25th – Salado Folk Art Exhibit
A new exhibit opens at the Salado Museum on Thursday, May 25th. Join us for a reception 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. to see the new Folk… Read more “Grand Opening May 25th – Salado Folk Art Exhibit”
Student Art Contest and Fundraiser
We are hosting our first-ever ART CONTEST FUNdraiser here at the Salado Museum and College Park. These beautiful prints of the original museum building were distributed to… Read more “Student Art Contest and Fundraiser”