News & Announcements

McGrinch at MHC 12/17/2022

Thursday, December 15, 2022

A great photo opportunity in La Placita Park! 4pm to 8pm. Call for changes if weather changes! 956-687-1904 or check our facebook page.

Art Display -

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Dynamic and different in style, local artists Raquel Hinojosa and Lupe Hernandez present their art exhibit through Jan 27, 2023. A wine and cheese "Meet the Artist" event is planned on Jan 20, 2023, at 6pm. Join us.

2022 Holiday schedule

Thursday, December 1, 2022

We will be on a holiday schedule this month. Special events on 12/17 and an art exhibit starts on 12/15!

A Presidents Vision panel exhibit

Wednesday, May 25, 2022

A Presidents Vision features six colorful poster panels, each examining a single US President and illustrating the programs and initiatives that advanced his vision.

2022 Chuckwagon Dinner

Friday, April 1, 2022

Our 2022 ticket sales have begun! The dinner will be held once again at Macaron Grill in McAllen. Two steak dinners with the trimmings, shareable dessert, and one bottle of house wine per ticket all for $60.00! You may purchase at the Museum, from any of our board members or purchase yours online and receive a QR code! Thank you in advance. For more information, call us at (956) 687-1904.

RGV Civil War Trail Exhibit

Wednesday, January 19, 2022

MHC in conjunction with the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley hosts "War & Peace on the Rio Grande (1861-1867), an exhibit that reveals activities, battles, and key characters that played an important role in U.S. Civil War history along the natural and international border between the U.S. and Mexico. The traveling museum exhibit that features historical characters, events, life-size mannequins, and artifacts from the period runs from January 19 through March 31, 2022. Free parking rear of museum building. Call us for additional information (956) 681-2860

2021 Message from Our Director

Saturday, January 1, 2022

A brief message about our 2021 year at MHC.

2021 at MHC

Saturday, January 1, 2022

A concise report about activities at MHC in 2021.

La Tiendita

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Visit the museum during the holiday season and shop at our museum store "La Tiendita" for great history books, commemorative items, glassworks by local artist Yoli Cantu and pottery by Olga Gabriel. Also, in-stock are McAllen candles, tees, and the popular souvenir magnets, mugs and more! We wish each of you a warm and peaceful SEASON OF JOY!!

RGV Veterans Photo Project

Friday, October 29, 2021

UPDATE: The SECOND Veterans Photo Shoot will take place on Friday, October 29th from 10am to 4pm at the McAllen Heritage Center for our Veterans by appointment only. Free parking is available rear of the building. For more information, please call 687-1904. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you then!

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