Reagan Ranch Board of Governors Chairman Frank Donatelli leads Vice President Cheney and his daughter, Mary, on a tour of the Reagan Ranch Center Exhibit Gallery and Education Center.
The Reagan Ranch Center provides us with exciting opportunities to reach young people, such as Holly, and to activate them for decades of conservative leadership.
Sharing the History of the Reagan Ranch Rancho del Cielo, President Reagan’s home for 25 years and the Western White House during the height of the Cold War, embodies the life and ideas of Ronald Reagan. The Exhibit Gallery and Education Center at the Reagan Ranch Center helps Young America’s Foundation share the important lessons about Ronald Reagan’s life and character found at the Ranch. These galleries feature original Reagan Ranch artifacts matched with state-of-the-art, interactive, multimedia exhibits that highlight the history of Ronald Reagan’s quartercentury at Rancho del Cielo and the accomplishments of his Presidency. A massive, 5,000 pound section of the Berlin Wall greets visitors as they arrive at the Reagan Ranch Center, reminding the world of Ronald Reagan’s role in eliminating this assault on
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human dignity and freedom. The President’s famous blue Jeep Scrambler, complete with the “Gipper” license plate sits in the center of the gallery, flanked by a selection of Ronald Reagan’s favorite books, an original saddle, and a chainsaw owned and used by President Reagan. More than six hours of dynamic multimedia exhibits provide access to exclusive speeches, interviews, radio addresses, and original video presentations. The centerpiece of the gallery is a 28foot-long interactive timeline table that gives users the ability to explore the “Western White House” during the 1980s. The galleries also feature several unique collections on display, including the Lorraine Wagner Letter Collection—a nearly 300piece collection of letters written by Ronald Reagan over a 50year period—and the Russell D. Sibert Collection, featuring rare Reagan-related memorabilia and commemorative items. The Reagan Ranch Center is designed to engage visitors of all ages. Young children can earn their “Junior Secret Service Clearance” by completing a fun and educational scavenger hunt. Students better understand the context and significance of the
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