The Rancher’s Sons: Generational Cowboys of the Southwest’s Great Ranches during the Civil War PeriodThe Old West, often romanticized in popular culture, was a time of resilience, hardship, and evolution,…
The Contributions of Early Mestizo Communities: Bridging Indigenous and Spanish Cultures in the Region during the Civil War Period (1861-1865)The American Civil War era (1861-1865) was a tumultuous period in…
The Ghost Riders of the Chisholm Trail: Cowboys in Western LoreThe Chisholm Trail, a historic route utilized for cattle drives, encapsulated the spirit of the Old West and the transformative…
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo (1848): Officially Incorporating Grant County Into U.S. TerritoryThe Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, signed on February 2, 1848, marked a pivotal moment in American history, shaping…
The Role of African-American Entrepreneurs in Arizona Boomtowns during the Civil War Period (1861-1865)The American Civil War era marked a tumultuous period not only for the nation but also for…
The Role of African-American Soldiers in the Apache WarsThe Apache Wars, a series of conflicts between various Apache tribes and the United States government during the latter half of the…
Historic Landmarks of Albuquerques Old Town During the Civil War Period (1861-1865)Albuquerque, New Mexico, a territory rather than a state during the tumultuous years of the American Civil War, became…
Domingo Terán de los Ríos: First Governor of Spanish TexasDomingo Terán de los Ríos, a pivotal figure in the establishment of Spanish Texas, served as the first governor from 1834…
The Creation of the National Forest System (1891): Preserving the West’s Natural ResourcesThe National Forest System, established in 1891 under the administration of President Benjamin Harrison, arose from a confluence…
The Harvey Girls: Revolutionizing Service Industry Standards in the Old WestThe Harvey Girls were a transformative force in the service industry during the latter half of the 19th century, with…