1928 – George Eastman shows the first amateur color motion pictures to guests at his New York house, including Thomas Edison
Tombstone Epitaph Chris Enss Article
A heartfelt thank you to Erik Wright and The Tombstone Epitaph for the article highlighting the work on the women of the American West. I’m honored to be featured in such a historic publication that continues to keep the spirit of the Old West alive. Your thoughtful coverage mean the world. Grateful beyond measure! 
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This Day…
1890 – Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh shoots himself in Auvers-sur-Oise and dies of his injuries 2 days later
Tombstone Epitaph Review of the Sharpshooter and the Showman
This Day…
1883 – The ship Marco Polo, once the fastest clipper in the world, runs aground on Prince Edward Island. Spectators of the event include Lucy Maud Montgomery.
The Sharpshooter, the Showman, and the Buffalo
Did you know that Pawnee Bill and May Manning Lillie, the stars of the Wild West Show, weren’t just entertaining audiences—they were also pioneers in bison conservation? 🦬 As part of their show, they transported a herd of bison, and their love for these majestic animals grew into a passion that led them to create the largest privately-owned collection of pure-blood bison in the world!
Their dream home at Blue Hawk Peak became a bison conservatory, helping spark the movement to preserve bison in the U.S.
Read all about their remarkable love story, their wild adventures, and their contributions to bison conservation in “The Sharpshooter and the Showman” by Chris Enss!
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This Day…
1865 – In market square of Springfield, Missouri, Wild Bill Hickok shoots and kills Davis Tutt in what is regarded as the first true western showdown
Time To Meet the Kellys
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This Day…
1933 – Wiley Post begins the first solo flight around the world, completing the journey in 7 days and 19 hours
