Cowboy Poets
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Fort Smith Museum of History
Cowboy Poets
Monday, May 25, 2015
12:00 noon, following the Fort Smith Rodeo Parade
In celebration of Western Heritage Month, the Fort Smith Museum of History will present a performance of cowboy poets and musicians on Memorial Day, May 25 at 12:00 noon following the 10:00 a. m. Rodeo Parade.
Cowboy poetry evolved from stories told around the campfire as entertainment on long treks west. Enjoy this western tradition featuring poets David Carter, Jim Crouch, Jess Gatlin and Duane Knight. Singers and musicians include Donnie Poindexter, Mattie Crouch and Steeldust.
The performance of cowboy poetry is offered free with Museum admission: $5 adults, $2 children, under age six are free.