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 …
Step into the heart of the West at the Museum’s new interactive that brings the Code of the Westto life! Believed to be the inventor of the chuck wagon, Charles Goodnight was a legendary figure of the American West whose life and actions showcased the Code of the West principle “When you make a promise, …
Join The Cowboy and BanjoBug Trivia for a rootin’ tootin’ time! This evening is for everyone, 21 and up that is, regardless of your Western knowledge or the amount of Cowboy boots you own. Begin the evening perusing Museum galleries and use the knowledge you gain to your team’s advantage! Put your skills to the …
Step into the heart of the West at the Museum’s new interactive that brings the Code of the Westto life! After his presidential re-election in 1904, Theodore Roosevelt was determined to address the plummeting population of bison. Through his continued support for the American Bison Society and living the Code of the West principle “Always …
Take a break from your day and enjoy a series of presentations over the lunch hour, Wednesday, September 11 and September 18. Hear curators discuss topics related to the National Cowboy Museum exhibitions Cheyenne Ledger Art from Fort Marion and The Western Trail: The Greatest Cattle Trail of Them All at 150. The Western Trail, …
We're thrilled to announce Kylie Morgan will be headlining the Goin' West Music Fest right here at The Cowboy on Sept. 13, presented by Fowler Automotive. Kylie will be part of the show, which also includes Wyatt Zane, Chloe Fredericks and Finis Smith. Kylie's CMT Music Award-nominated song “If He Wanted To He Would” hit …
Join Let’s Talk About It, a book club for people who love to read and discuss great literature! Read Firekeeper’s Daughter and participate in discussion lead by Sunu Kodumthara. Firekeeper’s Daughter tells the story of an 18-year-old Ojibwe woman—a science geek and hockey star, as she grapples with two identities: that of her privileged, white …
Take a break from your day and enjoy a series of presentations over the lunch hour, Wednesday, September 11 and September 18. Hear curators discuss topics related to the National Cowboy Museum exhibitions Cheyenne Ledger Art from Fort Marion and The Western Trail: The Greatest Cattle Trail of Them All at 150. Join Eric Singleton, …
In partnership with the Cherokee Nation, the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum presents a Cherokee Cultural Celebration. Students will experience activities connected with 19th Century Cherokee culture and lifestyle, including hands-on participation in Cherokee games like stickball, marbles and chunkey. Demonstrations in pottery making and finger weaving will show the unique Cherokee lifestyle of …
