Durham Presents From Nebraska to the World: Buffalo Bill’s Wild West

The Durham Museum is proud to present From Nebraska to the World: Buffalo Bill’s Wild West, an ambitious internally-developed exhibition exploring the contributions of Nebraska and Iowa to the worldwide phenomenon.  From the first show in Omaha in 1883, to the final curtain in Council Bluffs in 1913, the exhibition will trace the colorful characters, the spectacle, the rise and fall and the lasting impact of the traveling show.  The exhibition will feature numerous artifacts, photographs and rare video footage of one of the show’s final performances.

Among the items on display will be Buffalo Bill’s buckskin coat, personal travel kit, saddle, and Nebraska National Guard Medal; a shotgun and Winchester rifle used by Buffalo Bill and his partner in the show; and Annie Oakley’s rifle, glove, pistol case, target disc and balls.  From Nebraska to the World will offer a unique opportunity to reexamine Buffalo Bill, the American icon, from a local perspective, and will be The Durham Museum’s first exhibition of the exciting 2016 year.

Mark your calendars in advance for the following Buffalo Bill Programming Events:

• Cowboy Up!: January 30 – March 20, 2016

• Up Close with Buffalo Bill: January 30, February 27 and March 26

• Buffalo Bill, Performance and Selling the American West: Tuesday, February 23

• The Buffalo Bill Experience: Tuesday, March 15

• Tour Two: Exhibitions at The Durham Museum and Joslyn Art Museum: Tuesday, March 15; Sunday, March 20; Tuesday, April 5; Sunday, April 10

• Buffalo Bill’s Birthday Bash!: Saturday, February 27

For information about The Durham Museum visit DurhamMuseum.org.