…one out of four cowboys who went up the trail was Black?
Don’t miss the special exhibit of
Black Cowboys: An American Story
Explore the Storied Cowboy Culture in Texas
We invite you to step back in time while visiting one of the Southwest’s finest historical tourism destinations. The Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum in Cuero, Texas, tells the stories and preserves the memories of DeWitt County’s rich agricultural and cowboy histories. Discover how the early settlers lived and explore the local lore and history that link DeWitt County to the legendary Texas cattle drives of the late 19th century.
Explore the Storied Cowboy Culture in Texas
We invite you to step back in time while visiting one of the Southwest’s finest historical tourism destinations. The Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum in Cuero, Texas, tells the stories and preserves the memories of DeWitt County’s rich agricultural and cowboy histories. Discover how the early settlers lived and explore the local lore and history that link DeWitt County to the legendary Texas cattle drives of the late 19th century.
Explore the Storied Cowboy Culture in Texas
We invite you to step back in time while visiting one of the Southwest’s finest historical tourism destinations. The Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum in Cuero, Texas, tells the stories and preserves the memories of DeWitt County’s rich agricultural and cowboy histories. Discover how the early settlers lived and explore the local lore and history that link DeWitt County to the legendary Texas cattle drives of the late 19th century.
Did You Know…
…one out of four cowboys who went up the trail was Black?
Don’t miss the special exhibit of
Black Cowboys: An American Story
Explore the Storied Cowboy Culture in Texas
We invite you to step back in time while visiting one of the Southwest’s finest historical tourism destinations. The Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum in Cuero, Texas, tells the stories and preserves the memories of DeWitt County’s rich agricultural and cowboy histories. Discover how the early settlers lived and explore the local lore and history that link DeWitt County to the legendary Texas cattle drives of the late 19th century.
Explore the Storied Cowboy Culture in Texas
We invite you to step back in time while visiting one of the Southwest’s finest historical tourism destinations. The Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum in Cuero, Texas, tells the stories and preserves the memories of DeWitt County’s rich agricultural and cowboy histories. Discover how the early settlers lived and explore the local lore and history that link DeWitt County to the legendary Texas cattle drives of the late 19th century.
Explore the Storied Cowboy Culture in Texas
We invite you to step back in time while visiting one of the Southwest’s finest historical tourism destinations. The Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum in Cuero, Texas, tells the stories and preserves the memories of DeWitt County’s rich agricultural and cowboy histories. Discover how the early settlers lived and explore the local lore and history that link DeWitt County to the legendary Texas cattle drives of the late 19th century.
Exhibits Spotlight Facets of Western Heritage
Ride back in time with us, to the era of the Great Cattle Drives. Authentic artifacts – lassoes, saddles, a chuck wagon and more – tell the vivid story of the great cattle drive era, beginning with Thornton Chisholm and Crockett Cardwell’s epic 1866 cattle drive from Cuero to St. Joseph, Missouri. Our original movie narrates the true story of life on the trail, straight from the saddle. The Tinker Collection showcases the cultures of the Mexican vaquero, the South American gaucho, and American cowboys. A select series of photographs by explorer Edward Curtis documents late-19th century Native American culture, a central story of the American West. Recently installed, a showcase of spurs by well-regarded Texas craftsmen brings the story forward to present-day ranching and riding.
English German School
Friar Thomas Community Center
George Bishop Park
Proctor Green House
Event Spaces: Unique Settings for Social and Business Gatherings
The Museum offers several exceptional and distinctive rental options for special events ranging from intimate dinner parties to elaborate wedding receptions to catered corporate meetings. All are easily accommodated within the Museum campus’s distinctive spaces.
The Gale & Gay Oliver III Family Gift Shop
Our gift shop features an impressive selection of books about Texas and Western themes, in addition to Texas-inspired home decor and gifts. Browse a curated selection of hand-crafted items by local artists, as well as cute souvenirs for the kids.
Take home a memory of your trip to Cuero, and help support the CTHM with every purchase.
Museum Gift Shop Hours
Tuesday – Saturday
10:00am – 4:30pm
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