National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum facts for kids
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| Former name | National Cowboys of Color Museum and Hall of Fame |
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| Established | February 1, 2001 |
| Location | 2201 Dottie Lynn Parkway, Suite 115, Fort Worth, TX 76120 |
| Type | Western History Museum and Hall of Fame |
The National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum is a special place in Fort Worth, Texas. It is both a museum and a hall of fame. This museum celebrates the many different people who helped shape the American West. It used to be called the National Cowboys of Color Museum and Hall of Fame.
History of the Museum
The National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum was started on February 1, 2001. It was founded by Jim and Gloria Austin from Fort Worth, Texas. Their main goal was to honor the important contributions of many different groups of people. These groups include people of Hispanic, Native American, European, Asian, and African descent. Many of their stories about the Western Frontier are told here. In 2008, the organization changed its name. The new name helps show that the museum covers a wide range of history.
What You Can See at the Museum
The museum is located at 2201 Dottie Lynn Parkway, Suite 115, Fort Worth, Texas 76120. You can call them at (817) 534-8801 for museum questions. Besides the Hall of Fame, the museum has many interesting exhibits. These exhibits tell stories about famous people and groups.
Some of the permanent exhibits include:
- Bass Reeves: A famous African American lawman.
- Bill Pickett: A pioneering African American cowboy.
- Buffalo Soldiers: African American soldiers who served in the West.
- Tuskegee Airmen: African American military pilots.
- Native American Indian Chiefs: Leaders from various Native American tribes.
- Native Heritage: Exploring the history and culture of Native Americans.
- Vaquero, Escaramuza and Hispanic Heritage: Celebrating Hispanic cowboy traditions.
Hall of Fame Inductees
The museum's Hall of Fame honors people who have made a big impact on Western heritage. The first people were added to the Hall of Fame in 2003. Many famous and important individuals have been recognized over the years.
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See also
- Black American West Museum and Heritage Center in Denver, Colorado
- Black cowboys
- List of museums in North Texas
