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Outreach
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Cowboys
and Cattle Drives
From the end
of the Civil War until the turn of the century, about 5 million
Texas Longhorn cattle were driven to the northern railhead towns,
put on trains and sent to other cities. The drovers or
"cowboys" who did this difficult and dangerous job have become
symbols of the American West. "Cowboys and Cattle Drives" is
the story of the early trail drives and the ranching era that
followed as told by Jim Dunham.
Dunham dresses
in 1870's period clothing and engages the audience in a discussion
of cowboy life and work. He helps students understand why the
cowboy dressed as he did including wearing wide brimmed hats, vests,
cuffs, chaps and tall boots with spurs. A few members of the
audience are invited to assist Dunham as he demonstrates how cowboys
used their ropes and performs several rope tricks.
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Plains
Indian Culture
The Native
Americans that hunted Buffalo and lived in Tipis on the Western
Plains were perhaps the most colorful people ever to
exist. Jim Dunham brings the history of these people to life
for your students by presenting this program wearing the authentic
clothing of an 1880’s Sioux warrior.
The program
includes songs, stories, sign language, history and dances of the
Plains Indians of the Old West. It can be adapted to any
age level and is the perfect compliment to a classroom unit on
Native Americans of the Plains.
For pricing and
availability,
Contact Central
Scheduling
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New: Discovery Box
Program
Life on a Cattle Trail:
Invite a member of the Museum’s education staff into
your classroom to present a unique lesson about life on a cattle trail.
Designed to augment classroom lessons about the American West, this
program introduces students to the role of the American cowboy, and the
names and locations of the early cattle trails, while featuring artwork
from the Museum’s collection.
As the discovery
box is unpacked, students will handle reproductions of objects that
traveled on chuck wagons while making important discoveries about the life
of the American cowboy.
Grades: Appropriate for grades
2-5
Cost: $50 within Bartow County
$60 outside of Bartow
County
Additional travel fee may apply.
Group size: 25 or less
Program length: 50
minutes
GPS: SS5H3a. – Describe the role
of the cattle trails in the late 19th century: include the
Black Cowboys of Texas, the Great Western Cattle Trail, and the Chisholm
Trail.
To Schedule: Call 770-606-5699
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Western Art Museum will educate, entertain and inspire a diverse audience
by creating a place where people feel welcome,
find meaning and value,
and delight in exploring the uniqueness of Western American art and
culture.
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