Category: Cowgirl Museum

National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame to Showcase 49 Western Artists Fort Worth, Texas (July 27, 2010) – The National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame announced today the sixth annual Heart of the West Art Exhibition will be held October 1—December 5, 2010. The Sale will be held October 27th, the evening before the thirty-fifth annual National Cowgirl Hall of Fame Induction Luncheon. Established in 2004 to honor women who embody the Western spirit and express their passion for the American West through art, the Heart of the West Art Exhibition and Sale is the

Cowgirl University returns to the Texas Hill Country this May with its 3^rd Annual “Kindle the Cowgirl Spirit” Retreat. Five National Cowgirl Hall of Fame Honorees lead the pack during this hands-on horse adventure where you will learn horsemanship skills from the best. Click the link below to learn more about this incredible event. http://www.cowgirl.net/content/CU%20Women’s%20Retreat%20Press%20Release.pdf Danny Latham, Jr. Media & Marketing Manager National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame T: 817/509-8991 F: 817/336-2470 www.cowgirl.net

January 3, 2008 Media contact: Danny Latham, Jr. Office: 817/509-8991 Mobile: 817/715-2868 dlatham@cowgirl.net Grab your hat, rope, horse and friends for Cowgirl University 2008! This year includes some new events as well as the return of favorite events – all aimed to fully engage you into Western culture. Registration is available by downloading a registration form at www.cowgirl.net or by calling 800/476-FAME (3263). Cowgirl U is your new trail to higher education. Rodeo U February 1 Be the judge and spend a day with Cowgirl U at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. Your day will

ALONG WITH THREE NEW COWGIRLS AT 32ND ANNUAL INDUCTION LUNCHEON WHO:              National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame WHAT:            Four new women are inducted into the National Cowgirl Hall of                      Fame including North Texas artist Donna Howell-Sickles. WHEN:           Friday, Nov. 9, 2007 Induction Ceremony begins at 12:45 p.m. WHERE:        Round-Up Inn, located inside the Will Rogers Memorial Center 3401 W. Lancaster, Fort Worth, Texas WHY:              To continue in our mission, which is to honor and document the lives honor and document the lives of women who have distinguished themselves while exemplifying the pioneer spirit of the American

Heart of the West Art Exhibition and Sale Oct. 18 – Nov. 11 at the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame Fort Worth, Texas – The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame is honored to bring works from 24 of the most talented female Western artists from across the nation to “Cowtown” for the 2007 Heart of the West Art Exhibition and Sale. This rich collection comprised of more than 60 paintings, bronzes and drawings is on display for a limited time beginning Oct. 18 and ending Nov. 11 with the art sale benefiting the

FORT WORTH, Texas – The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame is proud to announce the 2007 National Cowgirl Hall of Fame inductees. They will be honored during the 32nd Annual Induction Luncheon Ceremony on Friday, November 9, 2007 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. The 2007 Inductees are: Kalyn Brooks (1978-2001) Known as the “Miracle Barrel Racer,” Kalyn Brooks defied all odds against her physical limitations, living an accomplished life in and outside of the rodeo arena. She was born with numerous birth defects: abnormalities of hands and legs, profound deafness

Media contact: Danny Latham, Jr. Office: 817/509-8991 Cell: 817/715-2868 dlatham@cowgirl.net Ranch Life 102 for cowboys, cowgirls and cowpokes presented by the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of FameFORT WORTH, Texas – Bring your horse or use one of ours and join us in the beautiful hills of central Calif., July 20-22 for Cowgirl University’s Ranch Life 102 – a weekend of western experiences. Ranch Life 102, located on the spectacular V6 Ranch in Parkfield, Calif., is your opportunity to spend some time by yourself in the saddle or with friends and family enjoying authentic ranch life. National

Media contact: Danny Latham, Jr. Office: 817/509-8991 Mobile: 817/715-2868 dlatham@cowgirl.net A Cowgirl Shin-Dig National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame turns five and hosts a Colossal Cowgirl Celebration on Saturday, June 2 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fort Worth, TEXAS – A party is brewing at the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame and it’s going to be big.  On Saturday, June 2 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame is throwing a free family festival honoring five years since its new building opened and everyone is invited

Paniolo: Cowboys and Cowgirls of the Hawaiian Frontier FORT WORTH, Texas – Hawaii, known for its tropical climate and colorful customs, is home to a distinct group of men and women that honor and uphold a Western tradition thriving throughout this Pacific paradise since the 18th century. Come experience the paniolo culture of Hawaii Feb. 16 through April 21 at the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame during Paniolo: Cowboys and Cowgirls of the Hawaiian Frontier, an original exhibit exploring the roots of the Hawaiian Western lifestyle. Paniolo: Cowboys and Cowgirls of the Hawaiian Frontier unfolds

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

September 28, 2006 Contact: DJ Latham 817/509-8991 office 817/715-2868 mobile dlatham@cowgirl.net AT THE NATIONAL COWGIRL MUSEUM AND HALL OF FAME WHAT: National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame’s “Grab It and Get It” Garage Sale opens today. WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 28 – noon to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29 – 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30 – 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE:  2228 N. Main St. in Fort Worth’s Northside Next door to Joe T. Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant DETAILS: Bargain hunters, markdown mavens and garage sale gurus can browse through western clothes, boots, jewelry,

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* August 29, 2006 Media contact: DJ Latham Office: 817/509-8991 Mobile: 817/715-2868 Email: dlatham@cowgirl.net FORT WORTH, Texas – Want a quick, get-a-way adventure to the Texas Hill Country with some western thrills? Then grab your hat and boots on Saturday, Oct. 7 and head to Bertram, Texas – one hour west of Austin, Texas or two hours northwest of San Antonio, Texas – for Cowgirl 101, the hands-on, western education experience offered by the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame’s Cowgirl University. Cowgirl 101 starts at 9 a.m. and wraps-up at 4 p.m. at

FORT WORTH, Texas – Bargain hunters, markdown mavens and garage sale gurus, mark your calendars for the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame’s “Grab It and Get It” Garage Sale, Sept. 28 – 30, 2006. Browse through clothes, jewelry, books and more during three days of discount delight at 2228 N. Main St. in Fort Worth’s Northside neighborhood. Get a head start on the crowds during the sneak peak sale on Sept. 28 – only $5 gets you in the door. Admission is free on Sept. 29 and Sept. 30. Garage Sale hours are: Sept. 28

*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* July 10, 2006 Media Contact: DJ Latham Office: 817/509-8991 Mobile: 817/715-2868 dlatham@cowgirl.net FORT WORTH, Texas – The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame is proud to announce the 2006 National Cowgirl Hall of Fame Inductees. These five astounding women will be honored during the 31^st Annual Induction Luncheon Ceremony on Thursday, October 26, 2006 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. The 2006 Inductees are as follows: *Minnie Lou Bradley* She was the first women to receive a degree in animal husbandry from Oklahoma State University, formerly known as Oklahoma

WHO: National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame welcome Sisters on the Fly to Fort Worth, Texas. WHAT: Sisters on the Fly, a group of adventure-seeking women that travel across the country in personalized camping trailers decked out with vintage interiors and “cowgirl” pizzazz will visit the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame at noon on Thursday, April 20. Approximately 50 decked out “cowgirl” camping trailers will pull up and park outside the museum while Sisters on the Fly take a cowgirl tour. Come see how these cowgirls dress out the classic camping trailer with a