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Lincoln, Nebraska
Discover the rich heritage of the Great Plains in the state’s capital city.
A Pioneer Paradise
Spectacular beauty and Old West heritage makes Kanab, Utah, a perfect Western getaway.
And The War Begins
The 1862 Battle of Apache Pass starts the conflict between the U.S. and Apache Nation.
Never Wasted A Bullet
Yanosha Was One Of Geronimo’s Bravest Chiricahua Apache Warriors.
Magic City Of The Plains
Old West heritage is celebrated in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
A Prisoner Of Good Fortune
Zebulon Pike used Spanish incarceration to the U.S. advantage.
Erroneous Ellsworth
LETTERS HELP PROVE THAT THE WYATT EARP-BEN THOMPSON SHOWDOWN IS A TALL TALE.
Oregon At 160
Rediscover the state’s inspiring story from exclusion to progress.
Abilene's Man With A Star
Explore the Great Plains from Wyoming to Kansas and discover the truth behind the stories of legendary Western lawman “Bear River” Tom Smith.
A Match Made In Paris
FAMED FRENCH ARTIST ROSA BONHEUR’S FASCINATION WITH BUFFALO BILLAND HIS WILD WEST INSPIRED A FRIENDSHIP AND ARTWORK FOR THE AGES.
Grand Tradition
The Prix de West at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum still rides high.
Franco Nero
The once and future “Django” is still a star 55 years after being cast in his first Western role.
The Ballad Of Buster Scruggs
The Coen Brothers latest film celebrates the Western with their famous brand of dark humor.
The Final Nail in the Apache Kid's Coffin
EVIDENCE POINTS TO DEMISE OF RENEGADE WANTED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE BORDER.
The Art Of The West
Artists’ interpretations of Western history, then and now
True West Presents An Inside Look At Maynard Dixon's American West
A HISTORIC SHOW HONORING THE WEST’S GREATEST ARTIST“Maynard Dixon’s American West” is based on Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West’s “Maynard Dixon’s American West” exhibition, which debuts October 14, 2019, and Mark Sublette’s accompanying catalog Maynard Dixon’s American West: Along the Distant Mesa (Mark Sublette, Medicine Man Gallery, Tucson, Arizona, 2019).Wild Horses of Nevada by Maynard Dixon circa 1927, oil on canvas– COURTESY KARGES FAMILY TRUST –
westworld reborn
the channel behind deadwood has another compelling series for western fans to watch.
The Black Man At Little Big Horn
Isaiah Dorman is known for his death—but his life was also noteworthy.
An Electric Dream Burns Out
Preserving Kearney’s boomtown history inside an elegant Victorian home.
Private Eye Cowboy?
A Texan’s First Generation Colt sold with a badge tied to a nationwide detective agency.
U.S. Cavalry's First Bolt-Action Carbine
The single-shot trapdoor Springfield wasn’t the only carbine used by the cavalry during the Indian Wars, several repeaters were also used—including America’s first bolt gun.
From Frontier Soldier To Peacemaking President
On March 4, 1869, a rather unlikely candidate took his oath of office as the eighteenth president of the United States.
Reality Cowboy Stars
You’ll find honest, rugged ranch life as Booger, Cody and Bubba saddle up for a third season.
What History Has Taught Me
The secret to a good painting is trust what you know.
custer's other regiment
the 19th kansas volunteer cavalry learned troopers could win the war without a fight.
Butch Cassidy Would Do A Double Take
The Little Snake River Museum in Savery, Wyoming, preserves Old West history with a flair.
Calamity Jane: The Devil in Buckskins
The summer of 1876 remains the legendary wild woman of the West’s defining season.
Fire Engulfs Paramount Western Ranch
Despite the terrible loss to movie and television history, local agencies and studios have pledged to rebuild.
Grand Canyon's Grand Meals
Don’t miss an opportunity to enjoy fine dining at the historic El Tovar and Bright Angel Lodge on the South Rim.
Hollywood's Six-gun Fakery
“Movie magic” tricks saved time, training and production costs, helping filmmakers keep the action fast and furious.