Museum Of Texas Tech Exhibit Features Art Of Lubbock Boot Makers [INTERVIEW]

Doctor Jill Hoffman, Assistant Director for Visitor Experience at the Museum of Texas Tech University, joined The Chad Hasty Show recently to share an invitation to view their newest exhibit which features the art of Lubbock boot makers. 

The display will highlight the beautiful work of many local boot makers including Lubbock's own Willie Lusk, Jr., who's custom boots are still highly sought after by boot collectors and have been collected by President Ronald Reagan, the infamous gambling icon Benny Binion, Shirley Temple, and many other notables. 

The exhibit is open now and will continue through the end of January 2021.

The Museum of Texas Tech University, located at 3301 4th Street in Lubbock, is currently open with limited capacity Thursday through Saturday, 10 A.M until 5 P.M. Details for COVID-19 restrictions at the museum are available by clicking here.

Listen to the entire interview with Dr. Jill Hoffman in the video above. 

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