Cody, WY...Buffalo Bill's 1895 creation...
Our day was spent learning about Buffalo Bill...One of the most colorful figures of the Old West became the best known spokesman for the New West. He was born William Frederick Cody in Iowa in 1846. At 22, in Kansas, he was rechristened "Buffalo Bill". He had been a trapper, a bullwhacker, a Colorado "Fifty-Niner", Pony Express rider, wagonmaster, stagecoach driver, Civil War soldier, and even hotel manager. He earned his nickname for his skill while supplying Kansas Pacific Railroad workers with buffalo meat. He was about to embark on a career as one of the most illustrious prairie scouts of the Indian Wars.
This town is all about Buffalo Bill and we spent most of the day at his museum, a very informative collection and exhibition about this man who was 'the most famous American in the world during his lifetime.' After absorbing all we could, we had lunch at the Buffalo Bill's 1902 Irma Hotel. Shopping and strolling finished our day.
This town is all about Buffalo Bill and we spent most of the day at his museum, a very informative collection and exhibition about this man who was 'the most famous American in the world during his lifetime.' After absorbing all we could, we had lunch at the Buffalo Bill's 1902 Irma Hotel. Shopping and strolling finished our day.
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The adventure continues to be amazing for sure. Where are you going next?
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