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"Wild, Wild West" at the Witte Museum

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The Witte Museum is San Antonio's finest museum of South Texas history, culture, and natural science. The museum is now showcasing "Wild Wild West" and a true to life look at pioneer life in the American West and American Indians. 

Real-life stories of Western heroes such as Wild Bill Hickok, Sitting Bull and others are presented; everything from how they became famous out West to finding second careers performing in Wild West shows and on Broadway.  Visitors will learn about life on the frontier and how its figures, both famous and infamous, became legendary figures. 

From the Witte's artifact collection as well as private collections, more than 100 objects are on view; from boots, spurs, belt buckles and saddles to American Indian artifacts, dresses, bonnets, historical photos and guns. The exhibit also includes rare posters from the Wild West and Broadway shows from the Witte's own Hertzberg Circus Collection. Admission is free with general admission for True Stories and the Arena

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Comments (4)

South Austin Real Estate Blog
Sky Realty South Austin - Austin, TX

Sounds like a fun exhibit.. Years ago I went to a Wild West Museum in Oklahoma... Pawnee Bill's it was awesome and I still remember lots of details about that, then we went to the Phillips Museum near the Kansas border, really awesome artifacts there too.  The real life Tepee was amazing to see the actual size and to think a whole family lived in it. The beadwork on many articles was fabulous.  Wow, Shirley what memories you have stirred in me tonight. ;)  Thanks.

May 02, 2009 01:44 PM
Dale Baker
Baker Energy Audits and Commercial Properties Inspections - Claremont, NH
New Hampshire Relocation Real Estate Information

Howdy there Shirley

Folks sure should enjoy, seen all the items dateing back to the fine Wild Wild West.

Did you know that Wild Bill Hickok, was on trial for murder, in my home State of Missouri.

God Bless America

May 02, 2009 01:48 PM
Carl Winters
Canyon Lake, TX

How did I know my friend Dale would beat me here. I know he would enjoy this exhibit. Thanks Shirley for all the good information.

May 03, 2009 02:32 PM
Shirley Parks
Sands Realty 210-414-0966 - San Antonio, TX
Broker, 210-414-0966, San Antonio TX Real Estate

Hi Dale, I didn't know that about Wild Bill Hickok.  He certainly became a legend.

Hi C&C, Glad I wasn't there in the Wild Wild West but I find it all very fascinating.

May 03, 2009 04:02 PM