Exhibition Opening Celebration - Black Cowboys: An American Story 2025EXPIRED

published: 11 Jun 2025, 2 min read, 'EVENT EXPIRED'

when: 14 Jun 2025 | venue: Autry Museum of the American West | address: 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles 90027
Did you know that one of four cowboys who went on the trail was Black? Black Cowboys: An American Story explores the lives and work of the numerous Black men, women and children – enslaved and free – who labored on the ranches of Texas and participated on cattle drives before the Civil War through the turn of the twentieth century. This powerful exhibition features artifacts, photographs and documents depicting the work and skills of Black cowboys. Black Cowboys: An American Story offers insight into legendary cowboys, a clearer picture of the Black West and a more diverse portrait of the American West. Be transported through time to meet a variety of real Black cowboys and appreciate their deep impact on American History. Discover how they tamed and trained horses, tended livestock and rode on the trail with thousands of cattle across America. This exhibit will be located in the Cal and Marilyn Gross Gallery from June 14, 2025 – January 4, 2026. 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles 90027
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what: Exhibition Opening Celebration - Black Cowboys: An American Story 2025
when: 14 Jun 2025
opening hours: 4:00PM - 6:00PM
venue: Autry Museum of the American West
city/suburb: Los Angeles
address: 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles 90027

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