Museum
McAllen Heritage Center
301 S. Main, McAllen Texas 78505(956) 687-1904
Open: Wednesday through Friday 1-5 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. To arrange a tour or for other special request, call the museum.
In the late 19th century, Texas became known for its cattle drives, in which cowboys would move herds of cattle from Texas to railheads in Kansas and other northern states. The cattle drives were dangerous and difficult work, but they played a key role in the development of the American cattle industry.