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History of the Wild West
Through songs, stories, cowboy poetry and more than 200 slides of historical paintings and photographs from museums and galleries, “Buffalo Bill” engages students by revealing the struggles of our early ancestors in the WILD West. Students will have a better understanding of what life was like for cowboys, railroad workers, miners, pioneers of the Oregon Trail and American Indians as they faced a rapidly changing world.
Limited availability: TBA
| Format | Costs | Grade Level(s) | Curriculum Connections |
| Performance | Single Performance: $416; Double Performance: $553 | Kindergarten - Grade 8 | Communication Arts History / Social Studies Music Storytelling |
About Buffalo Bill
William Boycott aka "Buffalo Bill" performs historical, cowboy and original songs on the history of the Wild West using fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar and vocals. Bill's programs are participatory and inclusive, and students learn Indian Sign Language. He performs at many festivals, concerts, and cowboy poetry gatherings all across the West and beyond. Bill was a member of The New Christy Minstrels from 2005-2008. He has also performed in concert with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Waddie Mitchell and Riders in the Sky. He has produced two programs on the history of the West/Wyoming and the Oregon Trail in cooperation with Wyoming Public TV and has five audio recording to his credit.
All Programs by Buffalo Bill
- Along the Oregon Trail (Performance)
- History of the Wild West (Performance) - This Program
- The Adventures of Lewis & Clark (Performance)
