Cowboy Western Heritage Museum
Cowboy Hat – The History
The Cowboy Hat has been around since 1865. A person might think that a Texan could have possibly been the first to invent the cowboy hat. Truth is - the son of a Philadelphia hat maker created the first cowboy hat. John B. Stetson, the inventor of the first cowboy hat.
How did Stetson make the first cowboy hat? Stetson was having health problems and had to move west. On a hunting trip, Stetson showed friends how he could make cloth out of fur without weaving. Using hides from his hunting trip kneading the fur, using boiling water and spreading it out, kneading, dipping again in boiling water, he created a soft, smooth piece of felt. The first cowboy hat Stetson made was a large hat called “The Boss of the Plains”. He wore this hat on the remainder of his hunting trip.
The hunters might have laughed at first at this large homemade cowboy hat, but Stetson liked the way this “cowboy hat” protected him from the sun and weather. Later Stetson met a bull wacker who wanted the hat and Stetson sold the hat to him for a $5 dollar silver piece.
Stetson figured he could make more money by selling more hats of all shapes and sizes. Not only does the cowboy hat protect from the outside elements, but it gives a great “cowboy” image and covers many a bald spot. Now when you wear your Stetson cowboy hat, maybe just maybe you will imagine John B. Stetson and the first cowboy hat ever made.
Merle Haggard and Dwight Yoakam
Two Country Legends, Two Unforgettable Shows!
WahMaker
For over 125 years, the Cowboy has been recognized around the world by clothing and accoutrements. This rich legacy of dress has provided Wahmaker with the inspiration to design a line of clothing that embodies the spirit of the American frontier. Our clothing and accessories are appreciated for their authenticity and have been featured in Acadamy Award-winning motion pictures. Today, discerning men and women from all walks of life have chosen Wahmaker as their choice for authentic Western clothing. Their products are as stylish and enduring as the American West itself. Living history, civil war and old west reenactors have long known that WahMaker stands for authentic styling and unequaled dependability.
Willamette Country music festival.
Takes place August 20, 21 & 22 2010. The Willamette Country Music Fest also ha a pre launch celebration that takes place Thursday August 19 at Randy's Main Street Coffee in Brownsville.
August 20th 2010
LoCash Cowboys a dynamic duo who were originally discovered in Nashville's historic "Wild horse Saloon".
38 Special, another great country group who began in 1975 in Jacksonville Florida, will be on the menu this year.
August 21, 2010
Rockie Lynne one of Willamette Country Music Festival return performers.
Darryl Worley, Willamette Country Music performer who has six albums and seventeen singles.
Joe Nichols, a great singer who started his famous career in 2002 with "The Impossible".
August 22, 2010
Love& Theft - will take the stage on August 22. First discovered in Nashville we are very happy to have this group on the menu.
Amy Clawson - the beautiful Amy began singing at age12 and won the Northeast Arkansas District talent contest.
David Frizzel - brother to Lefty Frizzell, David began his career in the1950's and 60's while touring with Lefty and his group. He gained his own success in 1970 with his song "I just Can't Help Believing".
We hope to see you all there.
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