The Frontier Texas staff and board of directors spent over a decade planning and preparing the facility to serve the next generation. After 20 years since its opening day the time finally came to renovate and expand the facility. After one full year of construction, working alongside Weatherl & Associates and the Crowe Group, Inc., the new spaces were ready. On March 1, … [Read more...]
Frontier Texas Plans Expansion
Frontier Texas celebrated its 20th anniversary in April 2024, and the museum is busy preparing to serve the next generation through a facility and expansion project. The staff and board of directors have spent years planning and waiting for the right time to expand the facilities to better serve the educational goals of the students, to better host community events, and to … [Read more...]
White Buffalo Hide on Display at Frontier Texas
White buffalo hide now on display History is a vital aspect of the educational system. The process of learning about the past allows students to understand the historical perspective and context of the world around them. This in turn helps to better prepare future leaders and change-makers in our society for the complicated path toward understanding and progress. In 1876, … [Read more...]
Frontier Texas!: Blood & Treasure on the Frontier
Guests enjoy the opening celebration at the unveiling of Blood and Treasure on the Frontier, the new exhibit at Frontier Texas. The project utilizes latest technologies available in audio visual production, and includes 9 life-size holograms of people who lived, and died, seeking their fortunes on the frontier. For more of the party pix photos … [Read more...]
It’s All About Blood & Treasure: A New Exhibit Premieres at Frontier Texas!
Blood and treasure. It’s what drove life on the frontier. Folks here struggled, fought and died for the treasures they pursued. Some sought new opportunities, others protected a cherished way of life, and still more were motivated solely by power and wealth. You can discover stories of Blood and Treasure at Frontier Texas! in downtown Abilene. Unveiled March 2, this new … [Read more...]