The National Western Stock Show & Rodeo (@Nationalwestern) in Denver began in 1931, and the National Rodeo Hall of Fame and National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum have followed its roots and watched it flourish ever since. From a program from the first year, to its stories about legendary horses Midnight and Five Minutes to Midnight (both buried here on our property), we are proud to host a historic archive full of connections with the action in Denver, where members of The Cowboy team are vi

The Western Trail Motel sign rolled into The Cowboy today. Its neon is shining in our gallery now as part of the preparation for our new exhibition "Route 66: From Trails to Truck Stops." The celebration of the Mother Road's 100th Anniversary runs from Feb. 6 to May 3. The Western Trail Motel sign is on loan from the Oklahoma Historical Society. Much obliged to OHS! | National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum honored George Strait with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2021 Western Heritage Awards Saturday night in Oklahoma City. He dedicated the award to his late father John Byron Strait who raised George and his brother alone. He recounted his early career when he was told to lose his cowboy hat. "Can you imagine if I would've done that?" It was also suggested he change his name to “Cain Cooper”. Fortunately, George Strait is still his name and you'll

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13K views · 266 reactions | Tomorrow on #SundayMorning Museums have always been a way to escape the pressures of daily life. Yet, just when we really need them, they're closed… except, thank goodness, online. Rita Braver virtually visits the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. https://cbsn.ws/2Vq0rpY | CBS Sunday Morning | Facebook