Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum

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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 prize fight and ease an angry mob. When stepping off the train by himself, 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?”

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, which include badges, firearms, photographs and other artifacts. In addition, children will enjoy a bandit hunt.

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.

Group rates are available. Guided tours can be booked at least 2 weeks in advance of arrival with staff availability.

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Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum
Audrey Ladd
254-750-8631
info@texasranger.org
TexasRanger.org

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