I am excited to let you know that ‘Elder Hour’ to continue at The Cowboy. If your in Oklahoma and haven’t been to the Museum I hope you take the time to visit soon.
Let me tell you a funny store David and I was visiting my parents one year and we decided to visit The Cowboy. My Uncle Chuck went with us to the Museum.
While we were visiting we lost him and even the workers couldn’t help us find him because they thought he worked there. Because he was less than 4 feet tall had a long beard and hair.
Even though Uncle Chuck had money his clothes came from the 60’s and he even had on a old Vest and a Bandana wrapped around his face. He would have reminded you of a young Willie Nelson.
If you were BLESSED to know or have seen Chuck like everyone else you would have thought he was a Cowboy from the Old West or a Robber and part of the attractions but he wasn’t.
Now, its time to bring Charlie to The Cowboy so he can check out all the displays for our Homeschool Classes. Not only that I want to see if they have any information on Jack Favor or Lane Frost.
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – As warmer weather approaches and families with children have more time to explore, The Cowboy will still dedicate the first hour of business to senior visitors.
The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum will continue to open at 9 a.m. Monday – Friday to senior visitors, and at 10 a.m. to the general public. The program has been extended indefinitely.
“Our goal with the Elder Hour has always been to provide our senior visitors with as safe and enjoyable an experience as possible,” said Museum President & CEO Natalie Shirley.
“As visitation increases, we’re excited to continue this opportunity for seniors to social distance, get some exercise in a safe and cool environment or enjoy a quiet and contemplative stroll of the exhibitions.”
‘Elder Hour’ participants and Museum visitors will be able to explore the Spiro and the Art of the Mississippian Worlds exhibition through May 9, as well as the Museum’s permanent collections showcasing an extensive collection of Western art and artifacts.
Visitors can also explore Liichokoshkomo’, the Museum’s newest 2.3-acre, family-centric outdoor expansion.
For more information about the ‘Elder Hour’ program visit
About the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City is America’s premier institution of Western history, art and culture. Founded in 1955, the Museum collects, preserves and exhibits an internationally renowned collection of Western art and artifacts while sponsoring dynamic educational programs to stimulate interest in the enduring legacy of the American West.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
