Pawnee shows off its Western heritage with events such as cattle drives, rodeos and wild west shows.

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On the western edge of Pawnee, Oklahoma, atop Blue Hawk Peak sits the Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum, the well-preserved dream home and ranch of Gordon Lillie (a.k.a. Pawnee Bill) and his wife, May Lillie. This picturesque historic site offers a wagon-load of family fun. Each June, the ranch puts on Pawnee Bill's Wild West Show, an extravaganza in the Wild West show tradition. Other events such as the Oklahoma Steam Tractor and Gas Engine Show and the Pawnee Indian Veteran's Powwow keep the town hopping. Downtown Pawnee is replete with century-old native stone buildings, unique shops and outstanding eateries such as Click's Steakhouse. Don't miss the well-appointed Pawnee County Historical Society Museum with its special area devoted to Pawnee native Chester Gould, creator of the Dick Tracy comic strip.

 
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Take a step back in time with a visit to one of Oklahoma’s top living history events and witness as Oklahoma’s unique slice of history unfolds right before your eyes. read more

Discover Pawnee County and trace your family history and ancestry with this list of county-specific genealogy resources. read more

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This Western heritage road trip through north central Oklahoma includes ranches, museums and bison herds to give you the feel of the Old West. read more

The Western experience in Oklahoma isn’t limited to grownups. Even little buckaroos will find plenty of ways to experience ranch life and living history without having to ride a 2,000-pound bull or rope a steer. read more


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