Keeping The Western Spirit Alive

In 1995 the Cowgirls of the West, 501(c3) non-profit organization, was formed. Under the guidance of one of the founding ladies, Gerrie Bishop, the group has grown to nearly 200 members. The mission of the Cowgirls is to provide a free museum where the public may learn of the rich heritage of women and their role in settling the Wild West that continues to this day. The museum and gift shop are located at 203/205 West 17th Street in downtown Cheyenne.

The Cowgirls sponsor a monthly luncheon/program during the months of September thru May. The programs feature historical ranch history, cowboy and cowgirl history and many stories of the families who homesteaded or founded businesses in the West. All events are open to the public as the Cowgirls of the West continue in their role to help educate and share the rich history of the area. Women’s suffrage is also featured in our museum. The Cowgirls of the West membership of both women and men host an annual brunch/fashion show on the first Monday of Frontier Days™. This fundraiser enables our volunteers to open the museum free of charge during the months of May thru September. This year, the brunch will be on July 25, 2022. It is held at Little America. This brunch is the major event for ladies attending Frontier Days™, hosting nearly 600 women and men. Our membership does not require that you rope or ride but that you have the Spirit of the West inside.

Our museum was noted in the New York Times, Cowboys and Indians and several other magazines as a place not to be missed when visiting Wyoming. We welcome school groups or other groups interested in history. If your group would like to visit please call (307)638-4994 or write to P. O. Box 525, Cheyenne, WY 82003.

Cowgirls of the West

Museum and Gift Store

Capturing the history and spirit of the western cowgirl and pioneering woman from the early days to the present.

Cowgirl Memorabilia

Western Culture and History Western Gifts 90 203 & 205 West 17th Street • 638-4994

FREE ADMISSION • Extended Hours During CFD 9am - 5pm • Fri. July 22 - Sat. July 30 Join us for Brunch at Little America in the Grand Ballroom July 25 • 9am-1pm • $60 per person Join us for pictures & autographs of State Rodeo Queens July 29 at the Museum www.CowgirlsOfTheWestMuseum.com