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EPISODE · May 29, 2026 · 20 MIN

The Smithsonian Comes to the Big Bend!

from Alpine, TX: Heart of the Big Bend · host Chris Ruggia

Chris and Heather talk with Museum of the Big Bend Director Emily Wilkinson about an upcoming traveling exhibit from the Smithsonian Institute. "Spark! Places of Innovation" comes to Alpine July 3-August 8 through a partnership with the Smithsonian and the Texas Historical Commission. A busy schedule of companion events are being planned throughout the entire Texas Mountain Trail Region. Full event information will be coming soon to museumofthebigbend.com.

Chris and Heather talk with Museum of the Big Bend Director Emily Wilkinson about an upcoming traveling exhibit from the Smithsonian Institute. "Spark! Places of Innovation" comes to Alpine July 3-August 8 through a partnership with the Smithsonian and the Texas Historical Commission. A busy schedule of companion events are being planned throughout the entire Texas Mountain Trail Region. Full event information will be coming soon to museumofthebigbend.com.

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Chris and Heather talk with Museum of the Big Bend Director Emily Wilkinson about an upcoming traveling exhibit from the Smithsonian Institute. "Spark! Places of Innovation" comes to Alpine July 3-August 8 through a partnership with the Smithsonian...

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