In observance of the July 4th weekend, the museum will have select hours this week. Museum Hours: Wed, July 2: 1pm-5pm Thursday, July 3: 1pm-4pm Friday & Saturday: Closed 301 S. Main Street McAllen TX 78501 Free admission + Free parking in the rear of the building. #mcallenhistory #mcallentx #texas #museum #exploremcallen #visitmcallen

#throwback - Did you shop or work at Globe Supermarket in McAllen, Texas? Leave a comment and/or tag someone you know was a Globe shopper or employee. Globe opened Oct. 10, 1966 and was in operation for 47 years. #mcallenhistory #mcallentx #mcallen #globesupermarket #exploremcallen

McAllen State Bank reunion is featured in this month's issue of RGVISION magazine!! Pick one up at the museum or at any distribution areas! It's beautiful!! #mcallenhistory #exploremcallen #RGVision

Explore McAllen History today from 1pm-5pm, admission is FREE. Museum Hours: W-F: 1pm-5pm Saturday: Noon-4pm 301 S. Main Street McAllen TX 78501 Free admission + Free parking in the rear of the building. #mcallenhistory #mcallentx #texas #museum #exploremcallen #visitmcallen

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🙌 #downtown #Revitalization #history #harlingentx

Calling all McAllen Area Veterans! You are cordially invited to... Veterans: Then & Now 2025 Join us for a special event dedicated to honoring the brave men and women who have served our country, ensuring the freedoms we cherish today. "Veterans Then & Now" invites all local veterans, regardless of age or rank, to participate in a heartfelt tribute through a complimentary photoshoot and an optional interview session. Event Details: Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025 Time: 10am - 4pm Location: The McAllen Heritage Center - museum of history & culture 301 S. Main Street McAllen TX 78501 RSVP and Contact Information: To make your appointment or for more information, please contact 956.687.1904. Voicemails accepted. Veterans will receive a complimentary 8x10 professionally printed photograph. Additional Print packages will be available for purchase at discount prices. Complimentary refreshments and snacks will be provided.

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A special day to recognize this impactful day. 🙏👍

🙌 #mcallentx #history #picture #downtown #entertainmentdistrict

Made in the 956: A look back at a San Benito saxophonist's long career

🙌 #History #rgv #Riograndevalley #music #conjunto #tejano #saxophone

McAllen Heritage Center - museum of history & culture updated their cover photo.

#throwback to the grand opening of McAllen Medical Center via Explore McAllen

McAllen Heritage Center - museum of history & culture

We hope you're enjoying your dinners at Romano's Macaroni Grill- McAllen!! We are so grateful for all of our Chuckwagon dinners supporters! 17 years strong!! Tickets are still available and valid through September 30, 2025!! Take a pic and share it with us!! #mcallenhistory #exploremcallen

SUNDAY June 22nd 2025 6pm Voices In Community Summer Lecture Series continues at The Historic Cine El Rey Theatre / Cine El Rey FREE and Open to ALL REGISTRATION LINK - https://forms.gle/khvF6Uzr92mdQg7Y9 #history #rgv #RioGrandeValley #gregoriocortez #CineElRey #mcallentx Hosted by The Historic Cine El Rey Theatre Foundation; dedicated to "Preserving the past for the future"™

There's still a few spots available to have your child participate in our weekly Nature Discovery Camps, now through July!☀️🌳 Register online at www.macallenparks.net. #summer2025 #summercamps #outdoorlearningenvironments

She said YES! ❤ We are not saying you will find the LOVE of your life at Cine El Rey / The Historic Cine El Rey Theatre, we are just saying that statically - history will be on your side. ❤️ BACK STORY: Ben met Mandy while filming a scene for a short film that was shot on the roof at Cine El Rey. So Ben decided to ask her to marry him at the exact same spot they first meet. ❤ We Make People's Dreams Come True #marriageproposal #shesaidyess #Congratulations #CineElRey #mcallentx

Construction underway at Littles-Martin House in Heritage Park

🙌 #preservation #history #corpuschristi

🙌 #preservation #revitalization #downtown #riograndevalley #history #mercedestx

Happy Birthday to our Board President, John Kreidler 🥳 Thank you for all that you do! The McAllen Heritage Center is blessed to have you on our team. Photo taken June of 2023, at our 15th year celebration.

Learn something new about McAllen! Explore McAllen History today from 1pm-5pm, admission is FREE. Museum Hours: W-F: 1pm-5pm Saturday: Noon-4pm 301 S. Main Street McAllen TX 78501 Free admission + Free parking in the rear of the building. #mcallenhistory #mcallentx #texas #museum #exploremcallen #visitmcallen

Voices In Community Summer Lecture Series continues; SUNDAY June 22nd 2025 6pm at The Historic Cine El Rey Theatre / Cine El Rey FREE and Open to ALL REGISTRATION LINK - https://forms.gle/khvF6Uzr92mdQg7Y9 Hostted by The Historic Cine El Rey Theatre Foundation; dedicated to "Preserving the past for the future"™ #history #rgv #riograndevalley #gregoriocortez #CineElRey #mcallentx

The cleanest dad in TV history? That’s Danny Tanner. 💙 From heart-to-hearts to spotless counters, he made parenting look effortless—vacuum in hand, wisdom on cue. Tag someone who’s rocking that wholesome, neat-freak dad vibe! #BestTVDads #DannyTannerEnergy #DeloreansRGV #FullHouseFeels #80sTVIcons

Juneteenth & the Journey to Freedom Main Library - Meeting Room B Thu., June 12th at 7PM Happening this evening! Dr. Christopher Davis from UTRGV will guide us through the powerful history of Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery in the U.S. Learn about the events that led to this historic day, its lasting cultural impact, and why it continues to resonate.

Juneteenth & the Journey to Freedom Main Library - Meeting Room B Thu., June 12th at 7PM Happening this evening! Dr. Christopher Davis from UTRGV will guide us through the powerful history of Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery in the U.S. Learn about the events that led to this historic day, its lasting cultural impact, and why it continues to resonate.

Early look at McAllen City Hall & Fire Department off of Austin Ave. circa 1928 #throwback Museum Hours: W-F: 1pm-5pm Saturday: Noon-4pm 301 S. Main Street McAllen TX 78501 Free admission + Free parking in the rear of the building. #mcallenhistory #mcallentx #texas #museum #exploremcallen #visitmcallen

Take a photo at our "Greetings from McAllen" Mural! Visit us today (Saturday) - open until 4pm Museum Hours: W-F: 1pm-5pm Saturday: Noon-4pm 301 S. Main Street McAllen TX 78501 Free admission + Free parking in the rear of the building. #mcallenhistory #mcallentx #texas #museum #exploremcallen #visitmcallen

Voices In Community Summer Lecture Series continues; SUNDAY June 22nd 2025 6pm at The Historic Cine El Rey Theatre / Cine El Rey FREE and Open to ALL REGISTRATION LINK - https://forms.gle/khvF6Uzr92mdQg7Y9 Presented by The Historic Cine El Rey Theatre Foundation; dedicated to "Preserving the past for the future"™ #history #rgv #RioGrandeValley #gregoriocortez #CineElRey #mcallentx

Juneteenth & the Journey to Freedom Main Library - Meeting Room B Thu., June 12th at 7PM Dr. Christopher Davis from UTRGV will guide us through the powerful history of Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery in the U.S. Learn about the events that led to this historic day, its lasting cultural impact, and why it continues to resonate.

Lovely view of Downtown McAllen S. Main and the Palace Theatre showing "Boomerang", staring Dana Andrews circa 1947. Opened by 1924. In the early-1940’s, the Palace Theatre was operated by Paramount Pictures Inc, through their subsidiary Hoblitzelle & O'Donnell. #ThrowbackThursday Museum Hours: W-F: 1pm-5pm Saturday: Noon-4pm 301 S. Main Street McAllen TX 78501 Free admission + Free parking in the rear of the building. #mcallenhistory #mcallentx #texas #museum #exploremcallen #visitmcallen

#ThrowbackThursday is the perfect time to dig into your family's roots with Ancestry Library Edition! Available for in-library use at MPL locations, it gives you access to a vast collection of genealogical records such as census data, immigration documents, birth & death records, and more. Whether you're just beginning your family tree or searching for long-lost relatives, Ancestry Library is a great place to start your journey through the past. Come explore your history, one record at a time! Details: https://www.mcallenlibrary.net/books-more/e-branch/

Happy Birthday to our amazing co-founder and director, Elva M. Cerda! 🥳🎂 Everyone please wish her a very happy another year around the sun! ☀️ Photo taken at last year's Royal Tea at the Heritage. 🫖 Elva Cerda