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Seasons Greetings from the Buffalo Bill Center of the West
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Happy Holidays to Everyone,
With days growing shorter and the weather growing colder, it's easy to fall into a late season funk. My dear mother always hated this time of year not just because of the annual changes but also the overt commercialization of the Christmas holiday. For those of us who grew up with A Charlie Brown Christmas, we forever have the image of Snoopy over-decorating to win the prize—proof enough of some folks' passion for excessive exuberance!
And yet, this past weekend, I saw more than 3,000 people in the museum for our annual Holiday Open House. In a town of 10,000, this is a pretty amazing number! While every museum I've worked for over the years has a big holiday event, none ever impacted such a high percentage of the local community as does the event here at your museum. Part of the joy of this event is the hard work our staff and volunteers put into it. From baking thousands of cookies, to dressing up in costume and hanging out with the kids, it's an amazing commitment by those who strive to make this holiday special for folks in Cody and Park County.
So as much as it is the coldest and darkest time of the year, and as much as some forget the spirit of Christmas, I truly applaud the staff and volunteers here for bringing light, warmth, and caring to so many people.
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Peter Seibert
Executive Director & CEO
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Ring in the New Year with the Center of the West
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Celebrate the turn of the New Year with us, December 31, 8 p.m.–midnight! Enjoy plentiful hors d'oeuvres and desserts, a cash bar, and a champagne toast at midnight. Dance to local trio Shufflebuggy as they play a great mix of oldies, country, and contemporary rock and roll.
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TICKETS
$20 each when purchased in advance.
$25 the day of the party.
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For those 21 years of age and older; ID is required.
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Are you considering a year-end charitable donation?
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The Buffalo Bill Center of the West is grateful for each and every donation made by our supporters and friends in support of our mission...
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Your year-end donation makes stories like this possible. Give now at centerofthewest.org/donate.
Thank you!
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Insightful programs highlight 2020 Cody Culture Club schedule
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The Cody Culture Club, founded by members of the community, joins with the Center to celebrate the unique culture of Cody, Wyoming, with insightful programs inspired by the Center’s world-class collections.
The 2020 schedule is set! Join us once a month January–April for a program, heavy hors d’ouevres, a cash bar, and great conversation.
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Cody Culture Club Programs
January 9, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Centuries in the Making—The Modern Shooting Sports
February 13, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Jim Mountain... Who's Jim? Local Place Names
March 12, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Challenging the Canyon: A Family Man Builds a Dam
April 9, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Who's on First? 150 Years of Wyoming Women in the Equality State
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Tickets are $20 per person at the door. Opt for our ticket package to enjoy all programs at a special rate! Learn more and buy your ticket package online.
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Bonus post post: A cold Christmas and a heartwarming story
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By all accounts Buffalo Bill adored children and helped out Santa a time or two. In time for the holidays, we share a story of just such an occasion from 1908.
Enjoy this BONUS BLOG POST!
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Image: A cabin in winter. MS 3 Charles Belden Collection, McCracken Research Library. PN.67.75a
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