The Black Cowboys of the Chisholm Trail: Legends of Cattle Drives in the Old WestThe Black Cowboys of the Chisholm Trail: Legends of Cattle Drives in the Old WestThe end…
Glorieta, New Mexico: Famous for the Civil War Battle and Its Role on the Santa Fe TrailLocated in the picturesque Sangre de Cristo Mountains of New Mexico, Glorieta has carved…
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt: Leader of the Rough Riders in the Spanish-American WarTheodore Roosevelts leadership of the Rough Riders during the Spanish-American War marked a significant chapter in American history, reflecting…
David Crockett Graham: Southwest Missionary and AnthropologistDavid Crockett Graham emerged as a remarkable figure in the Old West during the pre-1800s Frontier period, distinguished by his dual role as a…
The History of the Jornada del Muerto as a Settlers’ Challenge in the Old WestThe Jornada del Muerto, which translates to Journey of the Dead Man, served as one of…
General Hugh Judson Kilpatrick: Leader of Cavalry Operations in the WestGeneral Hugh Judson Kilpatrick, notorious for his audacious cavalry operations during the American Civil War, remains a significant, though sometimes…
The Wounded Knee Massacre (1890): A Tragic End to the Indian Wars in South DakotaThe Wounded Knee Massacre, which occurred on December 29, 1890, marked a devastating conclusion to the…
The Sierra Blanca Cowboys: Ranchers of New Mexico’s High CountryThe era of the Old West, particularly during the Gold Rush from 1848 to 1855, saw significant changes across the American…
The Connection Between the Apache Campaigns and the Founding of Fort Bayard: A Response to Frontier ConflictsDuring the transformative years between 1865 and 1890, the western expansion of the United…
Sheriff Ab Saunders: Close Friend of Billy the Kid and Lawman in New MexicoSheriff Ab Saunders stands as a unique figure in the turbulent history of the Old West, particularly…