PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Crawford County Historical Museum welcomed schools and young children, Friday, to get a glimpse of what life was like in the mid 1800s.

Children were able to see how food was cooked, learn about cows and the different parts, see and touch pelts, throw hatchets, learn about blacksmithing, and learn about early prairie life. They were also able to learn rope tricks and try to wrangle fake animals. The event was engaging and interactive for both adults and children.

The event will be open to the public all day Saturday at the museum, located at 651 US-69.

At 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Johnnie Clem, a world-renowned horse trainer will perform. At noon and again at 12:30 p.m., Aubrey Zechariah, a pro stunt cowboy, will showcase whip cracking and gun spinning skills. Throughout the day, starting at 9 a.m., Bart Taylor will perform rope tricks.

A Dummy Roping Competition will begin at 2 p.m. Entry fee is $5 per person or $10 per team. Winners of the competition will receive 60 percent of the money collected and the other 40 percent goes to the museum.

Music will be played by various musicians throughout the day. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wyatt Stout will play then from 2 to 4 p.m. Clint Dodson will perform. Starting at 7 p.m., Del Shields will open for Dan McCurry.

All of the events, except the Dummy Roping Competition, are free and open to the public.

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