In the late 1800’s the town of Coffeyville Kansas had a population of around 5,000 and was one of the most important towns in Southeastern Kansas with four railroads converging and supporting manufacturing establishments, saw mills and professional offices. By the time I arrived in May of 2016 the town population was a little over 10,000. The modern highway system has by passed … [Read more...]
A Visit To The Little Bighorn National Monument
Sixty-two miles East of Billings Montana is The Little Bighorn National Monument, the site of one of the most studied and written about battles in history. On June 25-26 1876, 31 Officers, 566 enlisted men, 35 Indian scouts from the Crow and Arikaras nation and a few dozen civilians from the 7th Cavalry under the command of Colonel George Armstrong Custer engaged in battle with … [Read more...]
Discover The History Of The Old West At The Chisholm Trail Museum
Located in South Texas, the town of Cuero got its start as a stopping point on the Chisholm Trail, a trail that was used for driving cattle from Texas to Kansas. Today the town is the home of the Chisholm Trail Museum. And just so you don’t get laughed at, the way you pronounce Cuero is “Kwair-oh”, meaning hide or leather in Spanish. You can learn a lot from museums about … [Read more...]
The Original Las Vegas: Time-Travel Back 100 Years
The following is a guest post by Joeann Fossland. Check out her bio at the end. When we called my savvy 8 year old granddaughter and told her we were in Las Vegas, New Mexico…she said, “No, Grandma, Las Vegas is in California!” Her directional instincts were right for the better known Las Vegas….But, the original Las Vegas is located in northeast of New Mexico, 65 … [Read more...]
Like The Old West? You Will Love This Museum
Thanks to Experience Scottsdale and Rebecca Heller of the Western Spirit Museum for providing me the opportunity to visit the museum and wander around without adult supervision. Since opening in January of 2015 Western Spirit, Scottsdale’s Museum of the West, has been garnering a lot of attention. One of the most highly rated attractions in Scottsdale, the old west … [Read more...]
