Keyword Wild West History

By the end of his illustrious career, Deputy U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves may well have been the preeminent lawman of the Old West. He brought upwards of 3,000 outlaws to justice and served in law enforcement for 32 years during Reconstruction after the Civil War. His story is one of an escape to freedom and the dangers of the West for a former slave who rose to become a legend of the law. Join us as we go in search of Bass Reeves.

Discover the dramatic transformation of the American frontier in 'The Rise and Fall of the Wild West.' From the promise of railroads and the lure of Manifest Destiny to the challenges of lawlessness and the revolutionary impact of barbed wire, explore how the Wild West evolved from a land of untamed opportunity into a symbol of modern America.