Author: Nancy McClure

Nancy works in the Public Relations Department in electronic communications. Her work includes writing and updating website content, publicizing events, copy editing, working with images, and producing the e-newsletter <em>Western Wire</em>. In her spare time, Nancy enjoys photography, reading, flower gardening, and playing the flute.

“True West” taps Center of the West’s Cody Firearms Museum as #3 Western Museum

August 5, 2016 by Nancy McClure

The Buffalo Bill Center of the West’s Cody Firearms Museum has placed in True West magazine’s annual list of Top Ten Western Museums for 2016. The museum is ranked third […]

Blackbear Basin (1921-1980). "Mandan Mother and Child," ca. 1963. Gouache on illustration board, 29 x 40 in. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wallick in memory of Wallace C. Ford. 13.74 (detail)

Compelling Issues in Contemporary Indian Art – Points West Online

July 30, 2016 by Nancy McClure

Originally published in Points West magazineSummer 2000 Multiple Influences: Compelling Issues Contemporary Indian Art Sarah E. BoehmeFormer Curator, Whitney Western Art Museum Paintings, sculpture and prints by contemporary Native American […]

Buffalo Bill, Friend of the American Child – Points West Online

July 23, 2016 by Nancy McClure

Originally published in Points West magazine in Summer 2015 Buffalo Bill, Friend of the American Child By Martin Woodside It’s no secret that William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody was a […]

Sketch of American West-themed playground at Center of the West

Outdoor play area construction begins at Center of the West July 11

July 14, 2016 by Nancy McClure

The Buffalo Bill Center of the West plans to begin the construction of a new outdoor, western-themed play area on July 11 to honor cherished community member, Theresa Ann “Tami” […]

Mel Fillerup (1924 - 2010). "Yellowstone Lilies." Oil on canvas, 51.5 x 45 inches. William E. Weiss Purchase Award - 2005 Buffalo Bill Art Show. 6.05

Buffalo Bill Center of the West celebrates National Park Service 100th

July 14, 2016 by Nancy McClure

The yearlong National Park Service 100th anniversary—officially taking place on August 25, 2016—is celebrated daily at Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Wyoming. The adventurous spirit of the National […]

Center of the West awarded TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for fourth consecutive year

June 28, 2016 by Nancy McClure

For the fourth year in a row, the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Wyoming, has earned the Certificate of Excellence Award from TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel […]