January 27, 2012

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Live the Legend of the West at Boot Hill Museum

Boot Hill Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the history of Dodge City and the Old West. Dodge City was founded in 1872 and quickly became the world's largest shipping point for Longhorn cattle. Dodge was the wildest of the early frontier towns, but law and order was soon established with the help of men such as Bat Masterson, Wyatt Earp, and Bill Tilghman. Dodge City was a town that persisted and grew, and still honors its western heritage. The Front Street buildings are reconstructions, exhibiting hundreds of original artifacts. They represent Dodge City in 1876, and were carefully researched through historic photographs and … [Read More]

History of the Long Branch Saloon Variety Show Book to be Released

For over 50 years, the Long Branch Variety Show has been delighting audiences every summer. What started in 1958 as weekend entertainment over the 4th of July has turned into a seven-night-a-week summer production at Boot Hill Museum. Doug Austen, the current Long Branch Variety Show director, … [Read More]

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An Evening of Food, Entertainment and Beer Tasting

Boot Hill Museum will be holding the inaugural ITC Great Plains “Boots and Beer” event on Saturday April 16, 2011. The fundraiser will help support the redevelopment planning process that is underway. The evening features a specialty beer tasting. Chef Ryan Emery will present six dishes of … [Read More]

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