Willacy County Historical Museum
427 S. 7th St. Raymondville, Texas 78580

    Hidden behind the seemingly plain walls of the old school on South Seventh Street are treasures to delight those interested in local history and  local color. The Raymondville Historical and Community Center is a host of varied treasures that range from King and Kennedy Ranch memorabilia to thousands  of historical photographs.  

    It really takes several hours to  persue the rooms hidden behind the walls of this simple red brick building that  was constructed as a school building in1924 on South 7th Street. However, a  history buff that enjoys reading about the area's history could spend days in  this hometown museum. An artist might find multiple treasures as well. Among the  museum's artistic treasures are local artist Elmer Kochert's painted murals in  six exterior halls within the museum complex; and although the Historical Center  boasts many exclusives, two recent additions have enhanced an  already-fascinating collection.
    
    The Costume Room, as it has been  dubbed, was recently refurbished by local ranch owners , Stella Zarate, and her  daughter, Monica Burdette. From World War I and II uniforms to Mary Bertha  Garcia Mallett's ornate ball gown worn in the 1956 Fiesta de San Jacinto in San  Antonio, the room contains many interesting items. Dressed mannequins don  exquisite hand-beaded gowns and trains worn during Corpus Christi's   Buccaneer Days celebrations and Laredo's Washington's Birthday celebrations,  among other events. A stroll through the room allows the visitor to imagine the  pomp of the coronations represented by the local girls and the military  representation from young men of Raymondville. Other collections and displays in  the museum are noteworthy as well, this is just one of the many. Visitors are  welcome Saturday mornings or Wednesday afternoons to spend time in this  historical treasure house.  Come by so you can "See it to believe it!"
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Enjoy the peaceful surroundings, animal interaction, and hands on opportunities of our 100 acres homestead in beautiful Willacy County! So, git yer boots 'n jeans on and c’mon over to GHR.


Price
Adult (18 and over): $10.00
Senior (60 and over):  $9.00
Child (3-17): $8.00
Child (2 and under): Free


 Open Saturdays
10 am and again at 2 pm.

Plan on approximately 2 and 1/2 hours to visit our homestead.


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Raymondville Municipal Golf Course

11/2 mile S of Business 77
Raymondville, Texas 78580

The Raymondville Municipal Golf Course is a 9
hole course that was built in the 1940's. The golf course is open to the public for golfers year round with available driving range and rental carts & clubs.
 

Willacy County Art League


Cultural Art Center
427 South 7th Street
Raymondville, Texas 78580

Gallery Hours:
Wednesday 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

The Willacy County Art League serves the
South Texas communities in the Rio Grande Valley. Local artists
fill the art gallery with beautiful paintings which are on display and many are for sale. Willacy Couny Art League Classes are held Wednesdays at 8:30a.m.
$15 per class (Open to the public)
8:30 am - 11:30 pm
For more information on the Willacy County Art League please visit www.willacycoartleague.com.