Plan to attend the Christmas at the Empire Ranch event on Saturday, December 14th from 10am to 2pm. Click on READ MORE below for more information.
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Preserving the Empire Ranch for Future Generations
Photo by Alan Nyiri
Photo by Murray Bolesta
Who We Are
The Empire Ranch Foundation (ERF) is a non-profit 501c3 volunteer organization that was established in 1997. Acting in cooperation with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the purpose of the Foundation is to protect, restore and sustain the Empire Ranch historical buildings and landscape as an outstanding western heritage and education center.
Historic Empire Ranch
News & Announcements
National Public Lands Day
On October 24, 2024, 137 students, 5 teachers, and 10 chaperones visited the Empire Ranch to celebrate National Public Lands Day. The students loved spending time in the Tack Room learning about chuckwagons, bridles, and...
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In the Hispanic Tradition: The Mexican Cowboy
Plan to visit the Empire Ranch to view an exciting photo essay by award-winning photographer Patrick Christman, In the Hispanic Tradition: The Mexican Cowboy. The photos are on display in Room 6 of the Empire...
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Volunteer Days
Dedicated volunteers have been key to preserving the historic Empire Ranch House and Headquarters. Please join us on Saturday, December 7, 2024. To volunteer, please submit a Volunteer Opportunities Form, and we will contact you...
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November 1-2, 2025
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