Created in 1982, Christmas at Old Fort Concho covers the 40 acres/24 buildings of one of the best-preserved frontier forts west of the Mississippi....
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The Thirsty Trapper
When the hammer fell at $1.5 million on July 28, Coeur d’Alene Art Auction tied with Sotheby’s New York on the highest auction price paid for an...
Hell on Wheels
A century and a half ago the Iron Horse galloped across the prairie and plains of Nebraska then over and around the mountains and across the...
Tejano History Under One Roof
The entire history of early Texas—from a Spanish viceroyalty, to ownership by Mexico, to the Republic of Texas to statehood—was lived by the man who...
“…Kill or Hang All Warriors…”
If one winner came out of the Battle of the Washita, his name was Custer. In 1868, Southern Cheyennes and other tribes were camped along the Washita...
What History Has Taught Me: Red Steagall
Red Steagall is a musician, poet and actor who shares stories of the American West. His performances include a White House party for President...
From Slavery to Cattle King
Born a slave near Inez, Texas, on September 15, 1860, the year before the war began that would free him, Daniel Webster “80 John” Wallace had a...
What did American Indians Smoke in their Peace Pipes?
What did American Indians smoke in their peace pipes? Mark Evans Clearfield, Pennsylvania The Eastern tribes smoked tobacco. Out West, the tribes...
Was “Doc” a Prolific Killer?
Was “Doc” a prolific killer? Jim McCall Chico, California No. John Henry “Doc” Holliday’s only confirmed kill was Tom McLaury at the O.K. Corral...
Horrors of Stage Station Grub
By the 1850s, gold rush fever inspired more and more pioneers to board concord coaches and make their way West. The stagecoach held nine...
Western Events for October 2018
Western roundup of events where you can experience the Old West this October. Prescott’s Folk Music Festival Prescott, AZ, October 6-7: Sharlot Hall...
Ike Bites the Dust
June 1, 1887 Apache County Stock Association detective J.V. Brighton, formerly known as “Rawhide Jack” during his rustling days, and two lawmen have...