Frontier Texas! facts for kids
Frontier Texas! is an exciting museum in Abilene, Texas. It's about the history of the American West. The museum is quite large, covering about 1,300 square meters (14,000 square feet). It opened in 2004 and teaches visitors about life in the Old West.
You can learn about early settlers and their daily lives. The museum also shows how tough life was back then. You'll see exhibits about Native American encounters and wolves. There are also displays of stampeding buffalo and even a prairie thunderstorm. A special theater show, "Century of Adventure" (1780-1880), brings history to life. It features buffalo hunters, Comanche warriors, explorers, and pioneers. The show is narrated by actor and artist Buck Taylor.
Frontier Texas! is also a visitor center for the Texas Forts Trail. This trail is one of ten driving regions set up by the Texas Historical Commission. In 2013, the museum was featured on the TV show Texas Country Reporter. This episode showed eight cool bison weather vanes in the museum's courtyard.
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Discovering West Texas History
Frontier Texas! offers many ways to learn about the past. The museum focuses on the challenges and adventures of early settlers. You can explore different exhibits that show what life was like.
Interactive Exhibits and Stories
The museum uses special effects to make history real. You might experience a buffalo stampede or a prairie storm. These exhibits help you imagine being there. They show the dangers and excitement of the frontier.
The "Century of Adventure" theater is a highlight. It tells stories of people who shaped the West. You'll meet different characters from the 1700s and 1800s.
Museum Programs and Services
Frontier Texas! offers educational programs for students. They have lesson plans for both elementary and high school levels. These plans cover Texas and United States history.
Staying Connected with History
The museum publishes a newsletter called Frontier Times. This newsletter shares updates and historical articles. You can also visit the General Store gift shop. It offers books, toys, and clothing related to the Old West.
In 2008, visitors on "YouTube" voted Frontier Texas! the "Best Old West Experience in Texas."
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