Museum Hours: 10AM to 5PM. Open Friday - Sunday.

Spirit of the Old West

The Spirit of the Old West Gallery weaves the story of the American West, depicting the challenges, successes, and failures of both Native Americans and American Settlers. Learn about the life of the Plains Indians and the settling of the Western Frontier, from Mountain Men and Settlers, to Outlaws and Lawmen. These inspiring stories make up the larger American Story, and the Blackhawk Museum hopes to educate and entertain while preserving these important histories for future generations.

Blackhawk Museum Spirit of the Old West Tipi

Blackhawk Museum Spirit of the Old West Native American Toys

Artifacts of Native American Life

Living among nature and following the seasons with the movement of the great herds of buffalo was daily life for many nomadic tribes.  Simple dolls, toys and games served as entertainment, but few remain due to their fragile and organic nature. Creativity and expression thru decoration makes every artifact unique and endlessly open for interpretation.

Blackhawk Museum Spirit of the Old West Diorama

Diorama

Living among nature and following the seasons with the movement of the great herds of buffalo was daily life for many nomadic tribes.  Simple dolls, toys and games served as entertainment, but few remain due to their fragile and organic nature. Creativity and expression thru decoration makes every artifact unique and endlessly open for interpretation.

Blackhawk Museum Spirit of the Old West Buffalo Hunters and Trappers

The Tools of the Frontier Settlers

In search of a better life outside of Eastern cities, and a chance to start over and settle new land led folks to sell their worldly possessions and head West.  Frontier settlers invented and relied on new practices and ideas to tame the land.  Barbed Wire, Railroads, the Iron Plough and evolving agricultural practices and tools allowed pioneers to become ranchers and crossroads to become towns and part of the supply-chair to allow our nation to expand West.


Blackhawk Museum Spirit of the Old West Tipi

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The Blackhawk Museum offers guided tours for groups of 10 or more by appointment only. Two tours per group, per day, are available. Group admission pricing is extended if tickets are paid in advance or with one group ticket purchased at the Reception Desk at the time of the tour. Book a tour by clicking the link below or contact info@blackhawkmuseum.org for more information.

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