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Fort Worth is rich in Western history and
colorful heritage as the city was once a major
stop on the legendary Chisholm Trail during the
great cattle drives of the late 1800's. Cowboys
on the trail would visit downtown Fort Worth for
much-needed recreation, where many of the
legends of the Wild West occurred.
Robert Leroy Parker, also known as Butch
Cassidy, was one of the few outlaws of the Wild
West who attained notoriety while still living.
Sources say that Cassidy may have had a relative
in Fort Worth, prompting his visits to the area.
The folk-hero leader of the Wild Bunch, Fort
Worth Five, or what he preferred to be known as
the Train-Robbing Syndicate, was known for bank
and train robberies.
History of Butch Cassidy in Fort Worth:
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During late 1900 and early 1901, Butch Cassidy's
Wild Bunch enjoyed a slew of saloons, gambling
establishments and dance halls in Hell's Half
Acre, (present-day downtown Fort Worth) an area
spanning several blocks South of the Tarrant
County Courthouse.
• Prior to the Wild Bunch's visit to Fort Worth,
they spent five years together initiating train
and bank robberies. It is said that Butch
Cassidy and the Sundance Kid roamed the streets
of Fort Worth between robberies.
• The famous photo of the Wild Bunch or Fort
Worth Five, (Robert LeRoy, Harry Longabaugh:
alias The Sundance Kid, Ben Kilpatrick, William
Carver, and Harvey Logan) was taken by one of
Fort Worth's premier photographers in 1900 on
Main Street. The Heritage Trail marker is
located between 5th and 6th Street.
• The photographer, John Swartz had no idea the
five men were notorious outlaws. In fact, he
posted the photo outside of his studio window. A
FWPD detective recognized the men and issued a
$500 reward on wanted posters using this
portrait.
Sundance Square is an area named for the
Sundance Kid who, along with his partner, Butch
Cassidy, was a frequent visitor to the area,
then known as the legendary Hell's Half Acre.
Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday, well-known
participants in the "Shootout at the OK Corral,"
could also be spotted from time to time in
Sundance Square. Most of the buildings in
Sundance Square date from the turn of the 20th
century, and have been beautifully restored to
provide a wonderful architectural view of the
past.
Visit
www.fortworth.com for more information.
Queen
Creek, Arizona
Queen Creek Horse Expo’s “Horsing Around” to
Feature Fun, Horse-Related Activities and
Gunfights October 15, 2011
Female Mounted Shooter
Gunfights, wardrobed characters, renowned horse
trainers, wagon rides, mounted shooters and
cowboy games will provide the backdrop for the
third annual Queen Creek Horse Expo, which will
be held on October 15, 2011 at the Horse Shoe
Park and Equestrian Centre in Queen Creek.
According to Josh Shellman, event director, the
excitement will feature presentations by some of
the top horse trainers in the industry. Says
Shellman, “Among the many horse-related
activities and events, guests will see the Wild
West come to life from 1:00-1:30 PM with a
performance and gunfight by the Six Gun Justice
Gunfighters, performances by mounted shooters
(12-1 PM) and rousing games of horse soccer from
12:30-1 PM courtesy of the Southwest Horse
Soccer League.”
During the day long event, the Luv Shack Ranch
Horse Rescue will host a family zone with games
and a petting zoo.
Top horse trainers and their topic
demonstrations include:
Brandi Lyons: Communication between you and your
horse
Rocco Wachman (10:30-11:30 AM): Twenty things
you should do before you buy that horse
Mike Stacy (2-3 PM): Advanced ground work and
introduction to leg cues
Mark Sheridan (3-4 PM): Teaching and perfecting
lead changes
Samantha Lynch (1:30-2:30 PM): Performance
techniques from beginning to advanced
Steve Sikora (4-5 PM): Preparing your horse for
the trail
Trish Beres (11AM-12PM): The gaited horse: How
to feel the correct gait
The Queen Creek Horse Expo is an annual
exposition that features equine experts, vendors
and family-oriented western fun. Tickets will be
available at the gate and in advance. Proceeds
from the event will benefit sufferers of Rett
Syndrome and also the Juvenile Diabetes Research
Foundation.
Visit
www.queencreekexpo.com for more information.
Honolulu, Hawaii
Fashion’s Night Out Kicks Off Ala Moana
Center’s The Fall Fashion Event
Ala Moana Center in Honolulu, Hawaii presents a
celebration of all things fashion at The Fall
Fashion Event, September 8-11. Festivities will
kick off with the Center’s third annual
Fashion’s Night Out on Sept. 8. Shoppers can
enjoy a weekend filled with stunning fashion
shows, a stylish gift-with-purchase, a chance to
win a glamorous Las Vegas getaway for two,
opportunities to give back to the community, and
more.
In addition, participating merchants will offer
chic in-store demonstrations, exclusive
products, promotions and deals. Headlining the
launch of The Fall Fashion Event is a full
Centerstage lineup including Fire Fighters’
Night Out, a fashion show featuring the men of
the Hawaii Firefighters Association; Hope for
Japan Runway Show showcasing designs sold at the
new Hope for Japan kiosk; "Face Forward," Modern
Luxury Hawaii presents Hawaii’s non-profit
executives in fall’s fashion looks; and more.
For more information about The Fall Fashion
Event at Ala Moana Center, please visit
www.AlaMoanaCenter.com, follow Ala Moana
Center on Twitter at
www.twitter.com/AlaMoanaCenter, or become a
fan of “Ala Moana Center” on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/AlaMoanaCenter.
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