Black Cowboys: An American Story Exhibition Opening

Texas was built in the saddle and rooted in a legacy that has long remained in the shadows.
While the myth of the West is well known, the reality was helped shaped by Black cowboys.
As the backbone of the frontier, these expert horsemen, lawmen, and entrepreneurs fueled the
region’s economic rise, making up one in four cowboys on the trail.
Black Cowboys: An American Story bridges this history with the present, bringing legends to
life through a curated collection of personal artifacts, photographs, and more. From the rugged
branding irons of the ranch to the cinematic spotlight of the silver screen, discover the grit and
skill that defined an industry and continues to inspire American culture today.