NATIONAL RANCHING HERITAGE CENTER

LUBBOCK, TX

Buddy Holly Charles Hardin "Buddy" Holley was born in Lubbock on September 7, 1936, to Ella Pauline (Drake) and Lawrence Odell "L.O." Holley. The youngest of four children, Buddy grew up in a musical household, with his mother and siblings singing and playing instruments. Buddy showed musical aptitude, taking violin, piano and steel guitar lessons. He took up the acoustic guitar after his brother, Travis, bought a $15 Harmony model. Buddy, with other young Lubbock "pickers," formed several country groups. In 1955, he saw Elvis Presley in concert and was very impressed by Presley's rhythm and performance style. Buddy and his friends were opening for big country acts at the Fair Park Coliseum when Eddie Crandall, an agent and manager, saw a performance and helped Buddy broker a Decca recording contract. Buddy's last name was misspelled on the contract: "Holley" became "Holly." Buddy's relationship with Decca was short-lived as his early recording sessions failed to produce a hit. In 1957, Buddy and his new band, The Crickets, began working with producer Norman Petty in Clovis, New Mexico. On February 15, 1957, they recorded "That'll Be The Day," the first of several hits on the Brunswick label. Their success led the band to tour widely in the United States and Canada. In 1958, Buddy Holly and The Crickets toured England. The group had a profound influence on Rock and Roll in England - from their sound to Buddy's distinct look. On February 3, 1959, during a three-week tour of the Midwestern United States, Buddy's chartered plane crashed after takeoff due to bad weather. There were no survivors. Buddy Holly was 22 years old. (2016) Marker is property of the State of Texas
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The National Ranching Heritage Center in Lubbock, Texas is a museum dedicated to preserving the history and culture of ranching in the American West. The center was established in 1976 and is located on the Texas Tech University campus. It holds over 30 different historic buildings from the 19th and 20th centuries, including a log cabin, a bunkhouse, a blacksmith shop, a church, and a one-room schoolhouse.

The center also features a variety of exhibits, including interactive displays, artifacts, and photographs depicting the history of ranching in the region. The exhibits explore the development of ranching in the West, the working cowboy, and the unique culture of the American cowboy. There are also exhibits focusing on the history of Native Americans, the Spanish and Mexican influences on ranching, and the rise of modern ranching.

The center also offers a variety of educational and recreational activities, including guided tours, hands-on activities, and presentations by experts. In addition, the center hosts a range of special events throughout the year, such as the Chisholm Trail Outdoor Trail Ride, the Ranch Days Rodeo, and the Longhorn Cattle Drive.

The National Ranching Heritage Center is a unique and important institution for learning about the history of ranching in the American West. It offers a valuable opportunity to explore the history and culture of the region, as well as to experience the rugged beauty of the West.

NATIONAL RANCHING HERITAGE CENTER is a Uncategorized or General Museum in LUBBOCK TX. US MID #8404800156

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

Buddy Holly Charles Hardin "Buddy" Holley was born in Lubbock on September 7, 1936, to Ella Pauline (Drake) and Lawrence Odell "L.O." Holley. The youngest of four children, Buddy grew up in a musical household, with his mother and siblings singing and playing instruments. Buddy showed musical aptitude, taking violin, piano and steel guitar lessons. He took up the acoustic guitar after his brother, Travis, bought a $15 Harmony model. Buddy, with other young Lubbock "pickers," formed several country groups. In 1955, he saw Elvis Presley in concert and was very impressed by Presley's rhythm and performance style. Buddy and his friends were opening for big country acts at the Fair Park Coliseum when Eddie Crandall, an agent and manager, saw a performance and helped Buddy broker a Decca recording contract. Buddy's last name was misspelled on the contract: "Holley" became "Holly." Buddy's relationship with Decca was short-lived as his early recording sessions failed to produce a hit. In 1957, Buddy and his new band, The Crickets, began working with producer Norman Petty in Clovis, New Mexico. On February 15, 1957, they recorded "That'll Be The Day," the first of several hits on the Brunswick label. Their success led the band to tour widely in the United States and Canada. In 1958, Buddy Holly and The Crickets toured England. The group had a profound influence on Rock and Roll in England - from their sound to Buddy's distinct look. On February 3, 1959, during a three-week tour of the Midwestern United States, Buddy's chartered plane crashed after takeoff due to bad weather. There were no survivors. Buddy Holly was 22 years old. (2016) Marker is property of the State of Texas
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NATIONAL RANCHING HERITAGE CENTER
3121 4TH ST
LUBBOCK
TX
79409

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NATIONAL RANCHING HERITAGE CENTER Information

MID # 8404800156
Name NATIONAL RANCHING HERITAGE CENTER
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 33.592234, -101.882312
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 303
US Census Tract: 000500
US Census Block: 2007