Annie Oakley, born Phoebe Ann Moses in 1860, rose...
The Wild West of Yesteryear
Explore the myths, legends, and untold stories of the American frontier in The Wild West of Yesteryear column by author and blogger Rachel Kovaciny. From iconic lawmen and notorious outlaws to forgotten pioneers, frontier women, and cultural curiosities, this tag dives deep into the people, places, inventions, and everyday life that shaped the Old West. Perfect for history lovers, writers, educators, and Western enthusiasts alike.
Candy was a beloved treat in the Old West,...
Standing before an actual court summons signed by Wyatt...
Bridget "Biddy" Mason was born into slavery in 1818...
Though born far from the frontier, Frederic Remington devoted...
Deputy US Marshals Bill Tilghman, Heck Thomas, and Chris...
Barbed wire, patented in 1867, revolutionized fencing across the...
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Thanks to Hollywood, "dance-hall girl" often carries a negative...
What do Ben-Hur and Billy the Kid have in...