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Exhibit Opening
Sin in the Sagebrush - one of the most in-depth exhibits examining the lives of those who sought opportunity, fortune and community on the Western frontier. The stories of the trappers, miners, tracklayers, soldiers, buckaroos, sheepherders, mill workers and others whose dreams were replaced with lonely, harsh lives. Discover how and why they sought community and escape in saloons, gambling halls, and bordellos. Step up to a poker table, 1880s roulette table, and other games of the era, replete with cheating devices. A re-created saloon furnished with rare artifacts immerses you in the period in a multi-sensory fashion, from the echo of piano tunes to the aroma of whiskey and cigars. Featuring live, authentic portrayals of those who worked there.
Through September.
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