Overview
Join Us for the Grand Opening of Abilene Heritage Square!
1699 South 1st Street | Abilene, TX 79602
May 16, 2026 | Beginning at 10:00 am
• Welcome and Ribbon Cutting for Abilene Heritage Square on Lincoln Lawn (front of campus facing South 1st & Grape Streets)
• Dedication of Inspiration Takes Flight, a new sculpture by Texas Artist KT Taylor
• The new Abilene Public Library will be open! Come see the beautiful three-story, hanging glass sculpture Gathered Radiance by Carlyn Ray. This unique art piece is made from hundreds of blown-glass pieces, including those decorated by Abilenians.
• Explore rentable venue spaces: Owen Hall, the restored historic school auditorium, and Heritage Event Center, the historic gymnasium – open until 5pm
• Spark Science Center, a satellite location of The Grace Museum, will offer FREE 45-minute, self-guided preview slots for visitors! There will be a limited number of visitors per hour allowed to enter Spark, to safely accommodate all guests. Beginning on May 1, you can reserve a preview slot on The Grace Museum's website.
