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at www.brownsvillewellnesscoalition.com or call
956-755-0614 or email: brownsvillewellnesscoa-
lition@gmail.com. The are located at One West
University, Brownsville.
Brownsville Heritage Complex
The Brownsville Heritage Complex is com-
prised of the Brownsville Heritage Museum and
the Stillman House Museum.
Guests to the Brownsville Heritage Complex
will step back in time to the 1850s as they walk
through the home of Charles Stillman, one of
and 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.) During the winter there Brownsville’s founders. In addition to artifacts
are 2 shows. Winter show times are 1-3 p.m. and décor of the time period, bilingual interpre-
and 6-8 p.m. Evening shows are available in tive panels introduce guests to the culture, archi-
summers. Rates start at $38 for adults and $27 tecture and early history of Brownsville.
for children. For information or to make reserva- Brownsville Heritage Museum allows visitors
tions, call 956-943-MATE (6283) or go online to to explore the history of South Texas and Mexi-
www.blackdragoncruises.com. co through interactive exhibits, bilingual signage
Boots on the Ground and unique artifacts from our collections. The
Aiken Education Gallery now houses an exhibit
Mercedes, Texas centered on Mexican Revolution and displays
Nothing says Texas more than boots; and no a 1909 German MAN limo which was alleged-
one knows that more than the quiet community ly custom made for Porfirio Diaz. The Vezzetti
of Mercedes in the Rio Grande Valley. Room accommodates temporary art and cultural
Boots have been a staple of the western life- exhibits in addition to hosting our wild variety of
style for generations and the spirit of the cowboy programs and events.
is alive and kicking as the City of Mercedes pro- The Brownsville Heritage Complex is located
motes the fact that it is home to several custom in the heart of historic downtown at 1325 East
boot makers. Washington. Admission to entire complex is $6
The term “boots on the ground” has a whole for adults, $4 for seniors and $2 for students.
new meaning with 27 five-and-a-half foot tall Children and children under 6 are free (accom-
custom-made aluminum boots adorned with col- panied by an adult).
lege logos throughout the town. This is a way to A day pass with admission to both the Her-
promote a college-going culture in our communi- itage Complex and the Historic Brownsville
ty with an old symbol of Mercedes, the cowboy Museums is available: Adults $10, Seniors $6,
boot. Students $3 and children under 6 are free (ac-
Mercedes is home to the Rio Grande Valley companied by an adult).
Livestock Show & Rodeo. The community is Brownsville’s Historic Places Walking Tours
also visited by almost six million people every The Discover Brownsville’s Historic Places
year who shop at the Rio Grande Valley Premi- walking tour maps are available (while supplies
um Outlet Mall, located on the Expressway. last) at Brownsville Heritage Complex at 1325

Brownsville Farmers’ Market East Washington St. in Brownsville. Call 956-
541-5560 for dates and times of tours or go on-
Begin your weekend with a stroll in the beauti- line to www.brownsvillehistory.org. Tours of the
ful open-air Brownsville Farmers’ Market to meet area are often led in winter months through the
friendly farmers selling locally-grown, fresh pro- Brownsville Heritage Complex.
duce. The market is open every Saturday morn- The tour maps are also available at the
ing, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Linear Park. Located in Brownsville Convention & Visitors Bureau, 650
the heart of the Mitte Cultural District, the mar- FM 802 in Brownsville. Call 956-546-3721 or
ket is walking distance from Gladys Porter Zoo 800-626-2639 or go online to www.brownsville.
and the Brownsville Museum of Fine Arts. The org.
market offers a variety of naturally grown sea-
sonal produce. Also found at the Market is local Brownsville Museum of Fine Art
honey, baked goods, coffee, natural smoothies, Opened in 2006, Brownsville’s art museum
kettle corn and farm fresh eggs. For more in- is no ordinary experience. Located in the Mitte
formation on the Brownsville Farmers’ Market Cultural District of Brownsville, across the street
look them up on Facebook, or visit the website
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