The Museum of North Texas History is excited to announce that the Legends of North Texas Event honoring Eddie Hill, retired American drag racer, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, October 12, 2022. The event will occur at 11:30 AM at the Kemp Center for the Arts, 1300 Lamar Street, Wichita Falls, Texas 76301.

Mr. Hill has won numerous championships on both land and water. Eddie is still the only racer to have been the yearly championship winner and fastest, quickest, drag racer on both land and water; and to concurrently hold speed records in both venues. He has won trophies and races in nine decades from the 1940s to 2020.

“We are excited to honor Eddie Hill as the 2022 Legend of North Texas. Not only has he contributed to the racing world, but he is also a fixture in Wichita Falls with his business, Eddie Hill’s Fun Cycles”, says Museum Executive Director, Madeleine Calcote-Garcia.

Tickets can be purchased online here or call 940-322-7628 to purchase a table. Individual tickets are $50 and table of 8 is $360.

About the Museum of North Texas History:

The Museum was founded by a group of individuals who thought that the history of North Texas should be saved and exhibited so that the community could engage with it. In 2001, the Museum opened at 720 Indiana Avenue in downtown Wichita Falls. As the only general history museum in Wichita Falls, our organization fills a need in the community. We want the people of North Texas to visit the museum and see a story that resonates with them.

Our mission is to collect, preserve, exhibit, and interpret the history of the North Texas Area and to inspire an interest in the past for the education and enrichment of people of all ages.

We aim to provide a fun and entertaining experience in history for children and adults.

For more information, contact the Museum of North Texas History at director@museumofnorthtexashistory.org or by calling 940-322-7628 x 101.