Chisholm Trail: Driving the American West
Traveling Exhibit
Next appearing at:
Midland County Public Library-
Location: Midland, Texas
Dates: October 7 - December 16, 2024
The Chisholm Trail fundamentally changed the American West.
From the birth of the cowboy as icon to the revival of the cattle industry, the Old Chisholm Trail helped shape our popular culture by altering how we thought of the American West and the individuals who lived there.
The Chisholm Trail: Driving the American West is a celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Chisholm Trail. This traveling exhibit invites visitors of all ages to explore the Chisholm Trail from its inception in the late 1860s to today.
The exhibit design embodies the spirit of the West in look and feel. The materials and design methods evoke worn wood, torn paper, and oiled metal, imbuing your traveling exhibit space with an Old West feel.
- Exhibit fee Starts at $120/day
- Duration Flexible!
- Target audience All ages
- Square footage for full exhibit 1,500 ft2
- Shipping fees use cost estimator
Where History and Culture Cross Paths
The exhibit features a full examination of both the exciting history and the cultural impact of the world of cowboys, cattle, and the drives that cemented their status as icons in the American mind.
Explore sample interpretive panels
"The Birth of the Cowboy"
"The Shape of the Trail"
"Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow"
Life-size Steer Sculpture
The exhibit centers around two lifesize steer sculptures made of steel.
Brand Your Beeves Interactive
A fun interactive explains common brand symbols used on the trail and encourages visitors to design their own brand.
Included A/V Content
The exhibit features a musical exploration of the cowboy song “The Old Chisholm Trail,” as well as clips from films such as The Old Chisholm Trail and Red River.
Delivered & Installed
We deliver and install the exhibit, while you sit back and watch! It only takes a few hours to setup.
We dare you to find a traveling exhibit of this scale that takes less of your staff’s precious time!
Delivery & Installation Process
Chisholm Trail Schedule
Cost starts at $120 / day, with daily rate declining for longer bookings.
You set the schedule. Get a quote.
We're extending the tour! Reserve your spot today.
Upcoming Bookings
Oct 7 - Dec 16, 2024 - Midland County Public Libraries, Midland, Texas
Past Bookings
| Jan 12 - Mar 7, 2017 | Symphony in the Flint Hills |
| Mar 9 - May 2, 2017 | Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum |
| May 4 - Jun 27, 2017 | Caldwell Chamber of Commerce |
| Jun 29 - Aug 22, 2017 | Lyon County History Center |
| Aug 24 - Oct 17, 2017 | Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library & Museum |
| Oct 19 - Dec 12, 2017 | Museum at Prairiefire |
| Dec 14, 2017 - Apr 3, 2018 | Kauffman Museum |
| Apr 5 - May 29, 2018 | Dane G Hansen Memorial Museum |
| May 31 - Jul 24, 2018 | Elgin Hotel |
| Jul 26 - Sep 18, 2018 | Kansas Museum of History |
| Sep 20 - Nov 13, 2018 | Boot Hill Museum |
| Aug 29 - Oct 9, 2019 | Old Cowtown Museum - Wichita, Kansas |
| Sep 7 - Oct 17, 2020 | Temple Railroad & Heritage Museum - Temple, Texas Cancelled - COVID-19 |
| Jan 20 - June 18, 2023 | Bell County Museum - Belton, Texas |
Testimonials
“Flint Hills Design produces meticulously researched exhibits that are thoughtful, compelling, evocative, and beautifully crafted. Always mindful of visitor experience and museum resources, their exacting standards are on display with every exhibit they create.” Jami Frazier Tracy
Curator of Collections, The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum
“Caldwell’s very existence was due to the cattle drives of the Chisholm Trail. Hosting the commemorative 150th exhibit in our beautiful Opera House during our annual Chisholm Trail Festival was the sparkling crown on this “Border Queen” city. A very professional and well-done exhibit.”
“This exhibit contributed immensely to our annual Chisholm Trail Festival & brought visitors in to pump up our crowd numbers. Perfect fit for us. Beautifully displayed in our renovated Opera House on the intersection of a state & a US highway. It received great attention. High school history classes and grade school toured our exhibit & local history.” Jill Kuehny
Caldwell Historical Society
Is this exhibit kid-friendly?
Absolutely! Here are a few photos of a visit with kids.
My boys have been asking endless questions about the Chisholm Trail, so we decided it was time for a visit to see the exhibit! They had a great time.
Posted by Flint Hills Design on Saturday, February 4, 2017
Man it's fun when an exhibit comes together! Only one week left until this one hits the road. It's gonna be great!
Posted by Flint Hills Design on Tuesday, January 3, 2017
Several of us enjoyed this year's Symphony in the Flint Hills signature event in Chase County today. Sketching new exhibit ideas while listening to great music in the middle of the prairie is tough to beat!
Posted by Flint Hills Design on Saturday, June 11, 2016