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The cowboy stands as one of the most iconic images of Texas. Many associate the Lone Star state with the late nineteenth century cattle boom and its trail drives, longhorns and cowboys. However, few know about the many women who were involved in the cattle trade during this period. A new exhibit, Texas Cattle Queens tells the story of some of the trail-blazing Texas women involved in the cattle business. The display will feature such notables as Doña Maria del Carmen Calvillo, Molly Goodnight, Lizzie Johnson and Amanda Burks. Personal artifacts, photographs and video will tell the stories of these women who successfully took on duties that society considered "men's work" while wearing a skirt and riding sidesaddle. Texas Cattle Queens opens opened Wednesday July 2, 2014, and will remain on display through February 8, 2015. 

Admission to Cattle Queens and all other exhibits at the Capitol Visitors Center is free. Please call 512.305.8400 or visit www.texascapitolvisitorscenter.com for more details.

Image credit: Two women riding astride, Colorado County, Texas, circa 1910-1916. 
General Photograph Collection, # 104-0550.  Courtesy University of Texas at San Antonio Libraries Special Collections. http://www.tspb.state.tx.us/CVC/exhibits/new.html

Event Details

• Date: July 2, 2014 - February 8, 2015
• Time: See museum hours
• Venue: Capitol Visitors Center

Ticket Information

• Cost: Free

Venue Details