In 1868, the first black troops reported for duty at Fort Concho in San Angelo, TX. The nickname “buffalo soldier” was given by Native Americans...
Fort Concho in San Angelo, TX Sponsored by San Angelo
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What History Has Taught Me with Phil Mills Jr.
Phil Mills, Jr., Writer Award-winning Texas author Phil Mills, Jr. serves as president of the Western Writers of America (WWA). His first novel,...
Swinging Doors, Dance Hall Girls and Whiskey
For seven decades, True West has celebrated the historic saloon in fact and fiction. When True West’s founder Joe Small published his first issue of...
Opening Shot
Wanton Women of Montana In the 1890s, prostitution and red-light district brothels were common across the Big Sky State. In this unknown Montana...
Explore St. Joseph, MO Sponsored by St. Joseph, MO
Home to 14 unique museums, 12 annual festivals, amazing architecture on the National Register of Historic Places, a thriving arts and music...
Experience Williams Sponsored by the City of Williams
Experience Williams - Gateway to the Grand Canyon! Explore historic Route 66, ride the rails to the Grand Canyon, marvel at the wildlife at...
What History Has Taught Me with Robert Vaughan
Robert Vaughan, Author Robert Vaughan sold his first book when he was 19. That was 57 years and nearly 500 books ago. He also wrote, produced and...
Shooting Back
Our readers remind us of the variables and vagaries of historic truths, “well-established” facts, headlines and historical photographs. Thanks for...
Tallyho Coach at Hot Springs, Dakota Territory
With the creation of Yellowstone National Park in 1872 and the expansion of railroads into the hinterlands of the West, Western tourism to natural...
Explore St. Joseph, MO Sponsored by St. Joseph
Home to 14 unique museums, 12 annual festivals, amazing architecture on the National Register of Historic Places, a thriving arts and music...
Visit Cody Yellowstone Sponsored by Park County
Since its Wild West founding by legendary showman Buffalo Bill, Cody Yellowstone has been a must-visit destination for those passionate about...
Shooting Back
A Shared Treasure We live in San Antonio, Texas. My wife was going through her father and mother’s belongings after their deaths and found...