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Tuesday - Saturday l 10am-5pm

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Scarecrows will be on view until October 26th, don’t miss your chance to see some of your favorite storybook characters! #scarecrowfestival #taylorcountyhistorycenter

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Scarecrows have arrived! Join us this Saturday from 1:00-5:00 pm and view storybook-inspired scarecrows created by @abileneisd @wylieisdabilene & Buffalo Gap Elementary art students! Our opening event this Saturday is free and will include family-friendly fall activities! 🍂 #taylorcountyhistorycenter #scarecrowfestival

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The Taylor County History Center will be closed this Thursday, October 3rd to prepare for our Annual fundraiser Comanche Moon Social. We will open at 10 am on Friday, October 4th! #buffalogaptexas #taylorcountyhistorycenter #comanchemoonsocial 🌕

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Our blacksmith is bringing history to life this week during School Tours! #taylorcountyhistorycenter

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The Taylor County History Center aims to reach the whole family - giving an experience and education they'll never forget. Your gift today helps us to preserve and promote our West Texas history! #abilenegives #taylorcountyhistorycenter

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Give on May 7th, and be a part of preserving Big Country History! #abilenegives #taylorcountyhistorycenter

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Your support on Tuesday May 7th, allows us to continue fulfilling our mission of preserving artifacts, structures and sharing the stories of the people that shaped West Texas history. #abilenegives #taylorcountyhistorycenter

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The TCHC main entrance on N. William St. is currently being renovated. Our temporary entrance during this renovation is located on Elm Street. #taylorcountyhistorycenter

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Join us tomorrow at 1pm and learn more about Roman Britain. • Dr. Fred Bailey will illustrate the merging of Celtic and Roman civilizations that laid the cultural foundations of England. This program is free and open to the public!

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Thank you to all that attended and volunteered during our Bells of Peace commemorative event last Sunday. #veteransday #bellsofpeace #worldwar1centennial

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Susannah Knight, was born #onthisday in 1833 in Anson County, North Carolina. In 1875, Susannah (seated in the middle) and her husband James traveled to Texas by wagon and settled in the Lake Abilene area where they built the cabin that is now on our grounds. Susannah and James raised 6 of their 15 children in this home — the Knight-Sayles cabin also remains the oldest building in Taylor County! #texasyouexpect #taylorcountyhistorycenter

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#onthisday in 1883, a vote was held to decide if the county seat would remain in Buffalo Gap or be moved to the growing town of Abilene. 1,174 votes were cast and on Oct 30th, Judge Murray declared that the county seat would be moved from Buffalo Gap to Abilene. #onthisdayinhistory #taylorcountyhistorycenter #texasyouexpect

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Join us for dinner and drinks at Perini Ranch on Thursday, October 4th for our annual fundraiser Comanche Moon Social. Each ticket purchased supports our mission of preserving an exhibiting our West Texas history. Tickets may be purchased using link in bio. #taylorcountyhistorycenter #texasyouexpect #abilenetx

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One check out our book selection! We’ve got everything from Texas history to delicious Perini’s recipes!

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Meet Bob! He is a rare white buffalo who watches over our gift shop. He was rescued by the Taylor County History Center from the circus and lives with us until he died of natural causes.

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Come by today before 5 pm to see our newly renovated bank exhibit!

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Make sure to stop by our Frontier Fourth Celebration! We’ve got live music from the Dulcimer Divas and the Dudes, Atom’s Italian Ice, a mini exhibit from the WASP Museum, and plenty of games! From now until 1 pm.

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Come check out our Handcrafted Ironwood Art made in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona and Mexico!

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Come for the history, stay for the scenery! #TCHC #TaylorCounty

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Thank you Clack, Mann,and Madison Middle Schools for visiting us! We love hosting field trips!

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Village Hours

History Center Hours

Tuesday-Saturday

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Sunday

1:00 am – 5:00 pm

Summer Hours

Tuesday-Saturday

9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Sunday

1:00 am – 5:00 pm

Contact Us

Address

133 William St. Buffalo Gap, TX 79508

Phone

(325) 572-3365

Village Rates

History Center Members

Free

Buffalo Gap Residents

Free

Adults

$7.00

Seniors

$6.00

Students

$4.00

Under Age 5

Free

Group Rate

$5.00

Military

$6.00