"We left our mark..."

Collection overview

There’s been a magnifying lens on western culture in recent years. People want to know more about it: how we (cattlemen and women) do things and why we do them. Sure, movies, TV shows, and romance novels give the audience a taste of western life — but actually getting down and dirty, working with American ranchers, gives you the whole meal. This exhibit spotlights the intricate details of cattle branding, which I believe best exemplifies the good, the bad, and the ugly of cowboy culture.