History of Black Cowboys presented by the African American Museum

In tribute to the current exhibit, “Black Cowboys: An American Story” representatives from the African American Museum will present about the.rich history of Black cowboys and their impact on Texas and American history.

The exhibit and presentation will feature more than 50 artifacts, photographs, documents and films, and will explore the lives and work of the numerous Black men, women and children – enslaved and free – who labored on the ranches of Texas and participated in cattle drives before the Civil War through the turn of the 20th century.

The exhibition is organized by the Witte Museum. Presented locally by Bank of America. 

The program is free and anyone is welcome.