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The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame is Re-Opening
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame is Reopening Re-Open Responsibly after COVID-19 FORT WORTH, TEXAS (June 10, 2020) – The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame is pleased to announce that after over three months of closure due to COVID-19, the Museum, the Alice Walton Cowgirl Park, and The…
Support Cowgirl Honorees’ Nonprofits
Our Cowgirl Honorees are doing important work in their communities around our country through nonprofits they have founded and run. If you are looking to give to great programs in our cowgirl community, please remember and support their organizations during this difficult time. Visit their websites for more information below. Margaret McGinley Dickens – Wings of…
Update on Reopening after COVID-19
Your health and safety is our first concern. The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame has not set a date for reopening to the public at this time. We are reviewing the state and local health and safety protocols to make sure that when we do reopen, we will be able to do so…
2020 FWSSR Jerry Ann Taylor Award Winner, Jimmie Smith
Smith wins second place plus $5,000 Jerry Ann Taylor Award at Fort Worth FORT WORTH, Texas (Feb. 8, 2020) – For the second consecutive year barrel racer Jimmie Smith of McDade, Texas, finished second in the championship finals at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo (FWSSR). Once again Smith finished second, behind repeat champion…
2019 NFR Jerry Ann Taylor Best Dressed Cowgirl Award
Right before the final round 2019 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame and the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association awarded to the Jerry Ann Taylor Best Dressed Cowgirl Award to one lucky NFR barrel racer. For the second year in a row, Jessica Routier took home the win and $5,000!…
Museum’s New Alice Walton Cowgirl Park
National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame’s Alice Walton Cowgirl Park New Addition to the Museum’s Property FORT WORTH, TEXAS (Dec. 5, 2019) – The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the completion of its newest project, the Alice Walton Cowgirl Park, named in honor of Alice Walton. This project…
IMPORTANT PARKING NOTICE
IMPORTANT PARKING NOTICE On October 1, 2019 the parking lot at Montgomery and Harley Streets will be managed by the City of Fort Worth and the process to use the lot will change. The lot will close on October 7th for several weeks due to resurfacing. During this time, the West Lot in front of…
Laura Wilson: Looking West
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2019 Inductee Laura Wilson Will Open an Exhibition at the National Cowgirl Museum Laura Wilson: Looking West FORT WORTH, TEXAS (Sept. 17, 2019) – The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame is pleased to present Laura Wilson: Looking West, a new exhibition by incoming 2019 Hall of Fame Inductee Laura Wilson. The…
Annie Oakley’s Needlework Belt
The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame Acquires Annie Oakley’s Needlework Belt The Museum announces acquisition on anniversary of her birthday, Aug. 13 FORT WORTH, TEXAS (Aug. 13, 2019) – The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame announces the acquisition of sharpshooter Annie Oakley’s needlework belt to its permanent collection. The belt is on…