Ascertain the Ranger way on a class trip to this exciting museum for a step back in time to the early 1900s and the laws of the land
“One riot, one ranger” is a phrase made famous by Texas Ranger Captain W. J. McDonald in the very early 1900s. McDonald was called upon to stop a forbidden prizefight and ease an angry mob. When he stepped off the train, the puzzled mayor asked, “Where are the others?” To that, McDonald replied, “Hell, ain’t I enough? There’s only one riot, isn’t there?”
Ascertain the Ranger way on a class trip to this exciting museum for a step back in time to the early 1900s and the laws of the land at the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum.
It was the reputation of the early Texas Rangers that personified an icon of rugged individualism, courage, honesty and virtue. They have created an image that criminals fear and children idolize. They celebrated their 200th anniversary in 2023.
The official Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum is conveniently located off Interstate 35 in Waco, TX. Students learn about the history of the Texas Rangers through exhibits that feature badges, firearms, photographs and other artifacts. Additionally, children will enjoy a bandit hunt.
In addition to on-site visits, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum offers a wide variety of resources for teachers, homeschool parents and educators to use at no charge. These include lesson plans to enhance curriculum, journal prompts to challenge students’ creativity, and activity sheets for all ages.
There are also two video programs, Storytime with Audrey and Discovering the Legend. Storytime with Audrey is a fun video series that focuses on Texas and western history books for kids to enjoy from anywhere. Discovering the Legend is a series that explores fascinating stories spanning over two centuries of law enforcement by revered members of the Texas Rangers. It also includes interviews with active duty Texas Rangers.
Texas Highways magazine readers ranked it one of the Best Texas Museums, USA Today called it one of the nation’s outstanding Halls of Fame, and True West Magazine titled it the Best Western History Museum in Texas.
A new Family Reading Room has opened and offers Story Time for your class. Group rates are available. Guided tours can be booked at least two weeks in advance of arrival with staff availability.
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Contact the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame
- Audrey Ladd
- 254-750-8631
- info@texasranger.org
- Website
