Take a trip down the cattle trail through the eyes of Texas women at the National Cowgirl Museum

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FORT WORTH, Texas – It has been said that some of the most beautiful women come from Texas. On Saturday, February 10, come learn about some of the strongest women from Texas. Join Sara R. Massey, editor of Texas Women on the Cattle Trails and several contributing writers, including Joyce Roach, for a symposium and luncheon from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame.

Texas Women on the Cattle Trails shares insight into the lives of sixteen women that braved harsh weather, frontier Indians, stampedes and prairie fires while driving cattle from Texas during the second half of the 19th century. According to Massey, these women took to the trails for different reasons. Some chose to go, others had no choice in the matter. Some went for money while others went to gaze at the stars. While some worked hard and built ranching legacies, others spent their last dime chasing a dream. Despite the circumstances governing their decisions, each woman endured incredible hardship and struggles while out on the trail.

Texas Women on the Cattle Trails Symposium and Luncheon is from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 10 at the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame. The program costs $35 per person and $25 for National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame members. Admission includes:

Presentations by Texas Women on the Cattle Trail editor Sara
R. Massey and contributing writers Joyce Roach, Fran Vick, Bruce
Schackelford, Jean Stuntz, Jim Coffey and Caroline Crimm

  • Lunch
  • Musical entertainment by Devon Dawson

Participants can pick up copies of Texas Women on the Cattle Trails for a discounted price at the Museum’s gift shop. This event is open to the public but seating is limited, so registration is required. Please call 817/336-4475 or email [email protected] to reserve your seat today.

The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame honors and documents the lives of women who have distinguished themselves while exemplifying the pioneer spirit of the American West. Located at 1720 Gendy St. in Fort Worth’s Cultural District, the museum includes interactive exhibit galleries, three theaters, a retail store and a grand rotunda housing the Hall of Fame. The museum is open seven days a week: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Adult admission is $8 and $7 for children ages 3 to 12 and seniors ages 60 and up. Please visit www.cowgirl.net or call 817/336-4475 or 800/476-FAME (3263) for more information.

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