DUNCAN, Okla., July 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Chisholm Trail Heritage Center staff members are preparing to host their 11th annual National Day of the Cowboy celebration Saturday, July 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
National Day of the Cowboy nationally recognized event to highlight the hardworking symbol of the American West; the cowboy. CTHC’s NDOC celebrates this by offering free admission to the museum all day as well as various special guests and performances.
This Year’s Schedule includes the following:
- Oklahoma children’s author, Tina Hawkins, will be here reading with her two dogs, Bella and Stella. She will have copies of her books available to purchase and autograph. Readings will be at 10:30; 11:30; 12:30 and 1:30
- Mike Buchanan, author will be here to sell and sign his book, “Cross Timbers.”
- Allen Wooten, Gaylon Blankenship, and Dedra Frye – The Cowboy Opry Band will perform live throughout the event.
- A children’s art project will also be available. This project is made possible with funding from the Oklahoma Arts Council.
- Joe Don Brave’s art exhibit “Osage Journey” will be on display.
- Hawk Hill Farms Petting Zoo will be here 12 p.m. to 2p.m.
- Bethany Barley, president of National Day of the Cowboy Organization will be here.
- Katey Jo Gordon, winner of Ultimate Cowboy will be here from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
All activities are available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and are designed so that no matter what time guests choose to attend, they will be able to enjoy everything planned. The entire day of activities is for family and fun – no matter your age. Visitors can experience the 4D theater, Campfire Theater, the Garis Gallery of the American West, and all exhibits and activities for free during this day. NDOC is sponsored by the Oklahoma Arts Council and National Endowment for the Arts.
Chisholm Trail Heritage Center’s new hours are Tuesday – Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. CTHC is located at 1000 Chisholm Trail Parkway in Duncan. For more information, call 580-252-6692. Chisholm Trail Heritage Center Association is a 501c3 non-profit.
Media Contact
Leah Mulkey, Chisholm Trail Heritage Center, 580-252-6692, leah@onthechisholmtrail.com
SOURCE Chisholm Trail Heritage Center
