McAllen Heritage Center Seeks Historical Donations
Friday, January 7, 2011 at 12:34AM 
The McAllen Heritage Center – history museum, dedicated to preserving and exhibiting McAllen’s history is currently developing an exhibit that will be focusing on McAllen’s first 100 years since formally becoming a City.
Many will recall that in 2004, McAllen celebrated it’s “Centennial” based on the establishment of the Depot on South Depot Road (known as 23rd street) in 1904 which is believed to have led to McAllen’s founding. A giant two day celebration was enjoyed by the community in celebration of this McAllen milestone.
As McAllen has much to be thankful for and much to celebrate, during 2011 the City will observe the 100th anniversary since it’s incorporation February 20, 1911 by holding a series of events throughout the year. The history museum will participate with a special exhibit entitled “McAllen’s Charter 100th” and is seeking donations from the community that may become a part of that exhibit.
If you have any items such as photographs, documents or artifacts that are related to the City’s illustrious history or have a direct relation to the City’s incorporation, please call Geoff Alger, Curator of MHC at (956) 687-1904. MHC is open from Tuesday through Friday 12pm to 5pm and Saturday from 11am to 4pm. Visit us on the web at: www.mcallenheritagecenter.com
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