It’s well known that President Theodore Roosevelt helped shape the American… Read More
Buffalo Bill Museum
Our Buffalo Bill Museum is our flagship and has rich stories to tell not only about William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody's own personal history as a western man, scout, actor, showman, and entrepreneur, but also of the times in which he lived, his legacy, and the myth of the West. This blog shares Points West articles about or related to Buffalo Bill.
Treasures from Our West: Photograph, William F. Cody visiting at John S. Bell home
Originally featured in Points West magazine in Fall/Winter 2017 Photograph, William F. Cody visiting at the home John S. Bell, former chief of the Secret… Read More
Museum Minute: Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show Posters
Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show was so famous by the end of the 19th century it traveled to Europe. These shows were celebrated… Read More
Points West Online: The “Poet Scout” Captain Jack Crawford
Originally published in Points West magazine Winter 2009 The “Poet Scout” Captain Jack Crawford From this “Treasures from our West” post from a while back, our… Read More
Museum Minute: Theodore Roosevelt’s Special Saddle
Theodore Roosevelt worked hard during his presidency to conserve the natural resources of the United States. As such, he was often traveling around… Read More
Museum Minute: Buffalo Bill’s Childhood Home
Buffalo Bill Cody’s two story childhood home stands in the courtyard of the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. It’s the largest object in… Read More
Museum Minute: Buffalo Bill’s Winchester Carbine
There are stories, which pass through hearsay but one can never be sure if the story is completely true. The Buffalo Bill Museum at… Read More
Treasures from Our West: Photograph, Buffalo Bill in the Wild West arena against backdrop
Originally featured in Points West magazine in Summer 2017 Photograph: William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody in Wild West arena against backdrop In the arena with… Read More
Museum Minute: Amelia Earhart in Wyoming
The famous aviator first visited Wyoming in 1934. She traveled to Meeteetse for summer break where she stayed on local guide Carl Dunrud’s dude ranch.… Read More
Points West Online: Pards with Wild Bill and Texas Jack
Originally published in Points West magazine Winter 2003 Pards with Wild Bill and Texas Jack By Thadd Turner Guest Author Over the years, Buffalo Bill… Read More
