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Spring Round-Up! Storytelling with Chickasaw Nation

Join us for an unforgettable week of Spring Break fun at The Cowboy! Drop by and participate in family-friendly activities. Immerse yourself in the history of the American West with engaging new exhibits, hands-on activities and interactive storytelling. Storytelling with Chickasaw Nation   Hear stories from the rich oral tradition of the Chickasaw Nation. Learn, …

Kids Take Over the Cowboy: Native Artistry

In celebration of the Red Earth Festival at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, step into various colorful Native American cultures. Explore the diversity and significance of Indigenous art forms and celebrate the artistry and history behind different techniques. Free for members or with Museum admission. Available while supplies last.

Event Series Explore the Code: Annie Oakley

Explore the Code: Annie Oakley

Sunday, Noon – 5:00 p.m. Known for being a sharpshooting pioneer, Annie Oakley embodied the Code of the West with her remarkable skill, courage and unwavering determination to her craft. Learn how Oakley “aimed high!” and create a sharpshooting medal to take home! Free for members or with Museum admission. Available while supplies last. 

Explore the Code: Temple Grandin

Summary: Temple Grandin, a professor, best-selling author, animal behaviorist, and autism self-advocate, lives the Code of the West by knowing what it means to take pride in your work. Learn more about Grandin’s contributions to the West and create an activity to take with you! Free for members or with Museum admission. Available while supplies …

Late Night at the Museum: Into the Atherton Vault

Discover hidden treasures of the Museum and learn about the behind-the-scenes magic of The Cowboy. Kids take part in an exclusive vault tour with Museum curators, create a paper mâché artwork inspired by work in the Lighting Pathways exhibitionand embark on a flashlight scavenger hunt to find the treasured artifact! After solving the mystery, end the night …

The Reading Roundup

Hey there, young cowpokes! Ready for a rootin' tootin' summer of reading fun? Saddle up for this adventure where a storytelling cowboy shares tools of the trade and how to survive the Wild West. Bring your library card and cowboy spirit ‘cause these stories come to life in a way that leaves you wanting more! 

Western Legends and Modern Legacies 

This isn't just any reading program – it's your ticket to the dusty trails, thrilling tales and the real-life legends of the West. These icons aren’t just figments of imagination; they’re flesh and blood heroes and heroines whose daring deeds shaped the frontier and our culture today. We’ll tell you how it all began. You …

The Reading Roundup

Hey there, young cowpokes! Ready for a rootin' tootin' summer of reading fun? Saddle up for this adventure where a storytelling cowboy shares tools of the trade and how to survive the Wild West. Bring your library card and cowboy spirit ‘cause these stories come to life in a way that leaves you wanting more!

The Reading Roundup

Hey there, young cowpokes! Ready for a rootin’ tootin’ summer of reading fun? Saddle up for this adventure where a storytelling cowboy shares tools of the trade and how to survive the Wild West. Bring your library card and cowboy spirit ‘cause these stories come to life in a way that leaves you wanting more! 

The Reading Roundup

Hey there, young cowpokes! Ready for a rootin' tootin' summer of reading fun? Saddle up for this adventure where a storytelling cowboy shares tools of the trade and how to survive the Wild West. Bring your library card and cowboy spirit ‘cause these stories come to life in a way that leaves you wanting more! 

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