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Dec. 30  King Ranch $65

 

The home of American ranching continues to innovate and succead because of values and vision first established by its founder over 150 years ago

  

  Sit back a enjoy this day as Helen Myers (a Texan historian) brings out the real history of this part of Texas   
 

Founded in 1852 by Richard King. Once it was the world’s largest ranch. We will do the loop at the Ranch, the leather shop, John E. Conner Museum at Texas A&M Kingsville.
Your guide will explain the history and the modern day workings of the ranch. Watch for the auction arena, the horse cemetery, and the Colony - home of the Kinenos or King's men. Historic buildings you will pass include Mrs. King's carriage house, the Commissary with its lookout tower, and the grand home built in 1912 by Captain King's widow, Henrietta.
Dec. 30,  Jan. 25  Feb. 8, 22  March 7 Lunch included . King Ranch $65

  

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