WEST TEXAS TRAIL MUSEUM

MOORCROFT, WY

The West Texas Trail Museum is a popular tourist attraction located in Moorcroft, Wyoming. The museum is dedicated to preserving the history of the West Texas Trail, which was a major cattle trail during the late 1800s.

The museum houses a vast collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents related to the trail and the cattle industry. Visitors can learn about the history of the trail, the cowboys who drove the cattle, and the impact that the trail had on the growth and development of the West.

The West Texas Trail Museum features exhibits on the different aspects of the trail, including the cowboys, the cattle drives, and the towns that sprang up along the trail. Visitors can also see authentic cowboy gear, including saddles, chaps, and spurs.

In addition to the exhibits, the museum also hosts events and activities throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and demonstrations. Visitors can also take guided tours of the museum to learn more about the history of the West Texas Trail and the cattle industry.

Overall, the West Texas Trail Museum is a fascinating destination for anyone interested in the history of the American West and the cattle industry. With its extensive collection of artifacts and exhibits, it offers a unique glimpse into this important period of American history.

WEST TEXAS TRAIL MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in MOORCROFT WY. US MID #8405600119

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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• telephone: 3077563391

MOORCROFT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 497
MOORCROFT
WY
82721-0497

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