Old West Legends, Historical & Educational Links

The Adams House Museum The oldest history museum in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Pioneer businessman W.E. Adams built the museum in 1930 as a memorial to his family and to honor the early pioneers that settled the Black Hills.	Alamo De Parras The untold story of the Alamo's early history.	American West Heritage Center Escape to a century of the past, where each day is dedicated to celebrating our history and preserving the Old West. Their mission is to educate, entertain and enlighten their guests by sharing the music, crafts, folk and values of the past.

Billy The Kid's Outlaw Gang Billy the Kid Outlaw Gang is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to: preserve, protect, and promote Billy The Kid/Pat Garrett history in New Mexico.	Buck Garrett A chronicle of Buck Garrett, famous Indian Territory lawman.	California State Historical Landmarks The state of California has designated nearly 1100 sites as California State Historical Landmarks. Join them in their journey through the state's historic past.

Central Pacific Railroad Photographic History Museum One of the great engineering feats of history and a fascinating chapter in the development of our country.	The Clanton Gang This site is dedicated to the Clanton family and the history of Tombstone Arizona.	Comanche For a generation who are themselves now dead, Comanche was the most famous horse in America; a kind of equine Elvis, revered in death as much as in life.

Crimes Of The Old West A good collection of stories about some of the most famous figures in western history.	The Custer Battlefield A non-profit educational and research association for the study of, dissemination of information about, and the camaraderie of people who have an interest in the history of the Custer Battlefield, the Battle of Little Big Horn, and the general study of the Plains Indian Wars.	Doc Holliday The life history of Doc Holliday.

Fort Tejon Historical Association An organization founded to preserve and teach the history of Fort Tejon.	Ghost Towns.com Founded with the intent of making the largest and most up to date online ghost town and Old West historical reference site.	Gunslinger.com A healthy listing of links to Wild West history sites, t.v. and movie cowboys, Native American sites and more.

Guntruths A massive listing of links to pro-firearm and pro-freedom websites.	The History Channel Traveler Your online guide to historic travel across the country. This page will introduce you to Traveler and show you how to use their guide to find the historic sites, lodging and events you want to see.	The James-Younger Gang Preserving and promoting the true story of the James - Younger Gang, their families, Civil War guerilla associates, and that exciting time in American history in which they lived.

John Wesley Hardin The biography of John Wesley Hardin.	Kansas Gunfighters The history of infamous gunfighters and the gunfighting era of the Old West.	Old West Links A great page for links to any historic site about the Old West. If you can't find the link you need on the Walker '47 page, you'll certainly find it here.

Old West Living History Foundation Dedicated to the men, women, children and organizations who keep the historical and cultural heritage of the American Frontier alive through their Living History events, exhibitions, reenactments and performances of the Old, Wild and Wooly West.	Tallship American Pride The once successful fishing schooner now majestically sails the waters of Southern California. Book whale watching, brunch and dinner cruises, birthday/anniversary parties, camping at sea, educational or Catalina trips on this historic vessel.	The American Civil War Homepage A vast listing of Civil War history, reenactors, round tables, histories, battles and campaigns.

The American West A presentation of the history and development of the American West from the frontier and pioneer days to the Wild West to today's modern West.	The American Westward Expansion Documents the expansion of the American West with maps of Lewis & Clark and other trails and dates which opened the American West.	The Chisolm Trail In the latter half of the 19th Century, cattlemen rounded up longhorns by the millions in Texas, cropped their ears, branded their hides, and drove them north across the Indian Nations into Kansas. Somewhere along the way, without intending to do more than work for a hard day's pay and board, they created the legend of the American cowboy.

The Civil War Preservation Trust America's largest non-profit organization devoted to the preservation of our nation's endangered Civil War battlefield lands.	The Connecticut Historical Society A non-profit museum, library and education center, which collects, preserves and interprets the history of the diverse people ( past and present) who have made our state their home.	The Donner Party Read the story of the Donner Party, the most famous tragedy in the history of the westward migration.

The Earp Society The Earp Society is a non-profit corporation dedicated to the preservation and education of the Old West.	The Former Texas Rangers The mission of the former Texas Rangers Association is to preserve and perpetuate the true history of the Texas Rangers, to maintain and operate a center dedicated to the Texas Rangers, to establish landmarks related to Ranger history, to administer a scholarship program, and to bring Former Rangers, Active Rangers and Ranger families together for fellowship support and mutual purpose.	The Gene Autry Museum Devoted to preserving and interpreting the rich history of the American West. With one of the most comprehensive collections of Western history and art, its seven permanent galleries and exhibitions offer material gathered from the many cultures and events that have shaped the legacy of this vast region.

The Native American Directory An expansive link directory to every kind of Native American website.	The National Cowboy Hall Of Fame And Western Heritage Center A museum and organization dedicated to preserving, celebrating and continuing the traditions of the Old West. They host various ceremonies, tours of their facility, educational programs and events to keep the spirit of the era alive.	The National Cowgirl Museum And Hall Of Fame The only museum in the world dedicated to honoring and documenting the lives of women who have distinguished themselves while exemplifying the pioneer spirit of the American West.

The Overland Trail These pages will try to describe the Overland Trail, how and why it began in 1862 under the direction of Ben Holladay.	The Pony Express Home Station Ranked among the most remarkable feats to come out of the 1860 American West, the Pony Express was in service from April 1860 to November 1861.	The Stagecoach Journey For the first time in 140 years, a stagecoach will travel the old Butterfield Stagecoach route, carrying advance ticketed passengers, personal mail and a strong box.

The Tall Texan The life and times of Ben Kilpatrick.	The Virtual Wall Contains virtual memorials to the men and women named on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Each name or photo on our index pages links to a personal memorial.	Western History A big ol' listing of links to Western history sites from Outlaws to Lawmen to women of the Old West and everything in between.

Wyatt Earp Historical Homepage The first, and most visited Wyatt Earp page on the internet.	Old West Legends A travel site for the nostalgic and historic minded	Cowboy Heroes Dedicated to our "Sagebrush Heroes" - The historical heroes of the American frontier, as well as those of the silver screen and golden age of television