A small painting, Cody on the Ishawooa Trail by Irving R. Bacon, hangs in the Buffalo Bill Museum at the Center of the West. I have walked by it a […]
epiCENTER: Explore the CENTER of it all with our staff!
Enjoy the observations and interests of the people who work at the Center of the West here in our staff blog. Just note that these are the personal perspectives of individual staff members, and are not meant to be official representations of Center expertise or policy.
Coffee: It’s déjà brew…
Coffee was a mainstay on the trail in 19th-century America. By the time Americans headed West, coffee was readily available and integral to the long journey. It was an effective […]
Every horse needs a little bling
Western humorist Will Rogers (1879 – 1935) used to say, “There is something about riding down the street on a prancing horse that makes you feel like something, even when […]
Everyone Learns During a Visit to a Museum
Everyone learns during a visit to a museum, including the professionals who are employed at museums around the world. A museum professional, or any professional for that matter, who does […]
Winchester: More than guns
“This is the story of the Winchester Rifle Model 1873, ‘the gun that won the West.’ To cowman, outlaw, peace officer, or soldier, the Winchester ’73 was a treasured possession. […]
