Entrepreneurs Thomas Ruckman and Dr. Lewis Sumpter Owings founded Helena in 1852 on the […]
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Death of Deadwood’s China Doll
Late one night in 1877 this Chinese woman, said to be strikingly beautiful and […]
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Major Llewellyn: In Good Company
Although largely forgotten today, W.H.H. Llewellyn served as a lawman, Indian agent and Rough […]
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Geronimo, Apache Shaman
Best known for his deadly raids in Mexico and the American Southwest, and for eluding the U.S. Army, Geronimo also claimed the power to heal.
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Horse-drawn Hearses Came West Late, But Once Established, They Thrived
To livery owners and undertakers, death meant a good living. A hearse, above all […]
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Luther Standing Bear Went From Pine Ridge to Carlisle to Hollywood
The boy known as Plenty Kill followed a lively path. Plenty Kill of the […]
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Oregon Pioneer John Beeson Sought Better Treatment of American Indians
Even during the Civil War he fought for their rights. I am afraid Father […]
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Cattle Rancher W.G. Butler’s Brother And Son Died in Helena, Texas, Gunfights
But he faced the fight of his life in another Karnes County town. Pioneer […]
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Jim Earle’s Priceless Historic Gun Collection Includes Items From Garrett, Ringo and Hardin
The bookseller/publisher has an abiding interest in the Old West. Back in the affluent […]
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The Chisholm Trail Heritage Center Blazes the Way in Duncan, Oklahoma
It’s the place to recall the legendary cattle drive route. Folks might wonder why […]