Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum facts for kids
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| Established | 1978 |
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| Location | Cheyenne, Wyoming |
The Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum is a fantastic place in Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States. It's like a time capsule for the American West! This museum started in 1978. It is a special kind of organization that uses its money to teach people about history. The museum works to share and save the stories of Cheyenne, the famous Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo, and the whole state of Wyoming.
You can see many cool things at the museum. There are old horse-drawn carriages and wagons. You can also learn about the history of the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo, which is known as the "World's Largest Outdoor Rodeo and Western Celebration." The museum also shows local Cheyenne history, pioneer tools and clothes, and amazing Western art.
Did you know that Clayton Danks was a famous cowboy? He won three competitions at Cheyenne Frontier Days before 1910. He was the model for the cowboy on the horse Steamboat, which is the symbol for Wyoming. This symbol is called the Bucking Horse and Rider. The saddle Danks won in 1907 was given to the museum by his family in 2013.
A former director of the museum, Shirley E. Flynn, wrote a book about the history of Cheyenne Frontier Days. It's called Let's Go! Let's Show! Let's Rodeo! The History of Cheyenne Frontier Days.
What is the Hall of Fame?
The Hall of Fame at the museum honors people, animals, and groups. These are all those who have helped make the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo famous. It's often called "The Daddy of 'em All." Everyone chosen for the Hall of Fame shows the strong spirit of competition and teamwork. This spirit has been a part of Cheyenne Frontier Days since 1897.
Famous Hall of Fame Members
Many amazing people have been inducted into the Hall of Fame. These include rodeo champions, entertainers, and important community members.
Some famous rodeo cowboys like Ty Murray, Trevor Brazile, Larry Mahan, and Jim Shoulders are in the Hall of Fame. Even famous horses like Steamboat and Midnight have been honored!
Music stars like Garth Brooks, Johnny Cash, Reba McEntire, and George Strait are also recognized. They have all been a part of the Cheyenne Frontier Days celebration.
The Hall of Fame celebrates everyone who has made this event so special.
See also
- Cheyenne Frontier Days
- Wyoming Transportation Museum
