Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce
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Weslaco, TX 78596
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Weslaco Museum sets Grand Opening for Saturday, March 14
The Weslaco Museum will have its Grand Opening on Saturday, March 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. at its new home at 500 S. Texas Boulevard in downtown Weslaco. It promises to be a gala evening with the Weslaco Chamber of Commerce Redcoats, good food and refreshments.
Museum Board President Benita Valadez announced the event and invites the community to join in the long-awaited opening. She said Executive Director Luis Contreras and others have been working hard to complete the exhibits and the museum’s new facade for the opening event.
“The Museum Board gives special thanks to the many donors, volunteers, and members who have been so generous in their support of the museum and for their patience during its development,” said Valadez. “We hope you will come to the Grand Opening and enjoy the event—and that you will visit the museum often.”
“We gratefully acknowledge the generous support of the City of Weslaco for the operation of the museum and for its assistance with the move to the new location. We also thank the community for its continuing support.”
While its main focus is on area history, the new facility makes it possible to also present art and cultural exhibits and special programs for area citizens and visitors.
A “soft opening” was held last fall after the museum’s artifacts were moved from its former home at 515 S. Kansas. It has been partially open to the public as work continued on the historical exhibits.
Its attractive exhibit gallery has presented several shows and exhibits since the soft opening. A humorous collection of paintings by Harlingen artist Jennifer Rodriguez of favorite Dichos, conversational proverbs, was the opening exhibit. Nativity scenes from the Bishop Raymundo J. Pena collection marked the Christmas season, followed by a Quilt Exhibit from the museum’s collection, and a Texas Folklife exhibit of Weslaco artist and musician Roel Flores’ paintings.
Additional exhibits, programs, and other activities are being planned for the museum in the future. It is open Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 956-968-9142 for information.
Photo Caption: The Weslaco Museum at 500 S. Texas Boulevard will show off its colorful new facade and historical exhibits for its Grand Opening on Saturday, March 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. All area citizens are invited to share in the celebration.
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