How did wagon trains keep law and order on the trail?
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How did cowboys, working in the heat of summer, stay cool in their hats?
Prescott, Arizona
Everyone’s hometown maintains its Old West heritage with pride and joy.
Western Roundup
For November 2019.
Pioneers and Their Pies
All across the West travelers can still enjoy sweet or savory slice of history.
Alaska at 60
Visitors to the 49th state will discover Old West adventures abound across the last frontier.
An Officer and a Gentleman
Army Lieutenant Edward W. Casey served his country in the Western Indian campaigns with distinction and honor.
Bullets, Bread & Bad Behavior
George Stevenson vs Holm Olaf Bursum.
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When did the practice of horseshoeing begin, and what was the purpose of doing so?
What History Has Taught Me: W. Michael Farmer, Author
W. Michael Farmer’s in-depth historical research and Southwestern experiences fill his stories with a genuine sense of time and place. He has published award-winning novels, short stories in anthologies, and essays.
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What was the cost of room and board at a Harvey House?
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Did early American Indians believe in God?