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Kids Take Over the Cowboy: Western Games

The human desire to play is universal. Give in to that desire and experience some of the ways kids of the past entertained themselves. Play traditional native games, giant horseshoes and La Loteria. Make your own traditional games to take home. Enjoy storytime at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Free for members or with museum …

Drop-In Drawing: Horse, Laura Gardin Fraser

On the second Sunday of the month, explore your creative side in a fun and informal drawing session. Borrow drawing materials from the Visitor Services desk in the Museum Lobby (while supplies last) or bring your own! Gather with other art lovers to enjoy an afternoon of drawing. Can’t make it to Drop-In Drawing? Drop …

Curator Conversations: Chuck Wagon Chuck: History vs. Mythology

Follow the invention of the chuck box and the chuck wagon from Charles Goodnight in the mid-1860s to the chuck wagon’s use on ranches in the American West today. Learn who the cooks were who sometimes — intentionally or not — spoiled the broth, er, beans, on the trail and on the ranch, and who …

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