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Message • MARCH 15TH - APRIL 26TH, 2025 •COMPLIMENTARY ENTRYTUESDAYS-SATURDAYS: 10AM-5PMSUNDAYS (EXCEPT EASTER): 1PM-4PMSmithsonian in the GapA nationally recognized traveling Smithsonian exhibit to Buffalo Gap, highlighting our town’s rich history & its role in rural America. Join us in celebrating, sharing, & preserving the history that makes Buffalo Gap one of a kind.EXPERIENCEAS OF MARCH 5TH: LOCATIONS, DATES, AND CONTENT ALL SUBJECT TO CHANGE STAY MOST UP TO DATE AT SMITHSONIANINTHEGAP.COMSmithsonian in the GapWOULD SIMPLY NOT BE POSSIBLE WITHOUT ALL OF OUR DONORS, SPONSORS, AND CHAMBER MEMBERS. ESPECIALLY:DIAN GRAVES OWEN FOUNDATION COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ABILENE ABILENE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAUVICTORY BANK FIRST FINANCIAL BANK TAYLOR TELECOM CEDAR GAP WEALTH MANAGEMENT BIG COUNTRY TITLELANCIUMLearn more & stay up to date at SmithsonianInTheGap.comJoin us in making history by volunteering here!Event CalendarOPEN THE DURATION OF THE EXHIBIT:The Hospitality House402 Elm Street • Buffalo Gap, Texas Open during exhibit hours—stop by to learn about all the local events and businesses, grab a snack or water, and check out a 3D map of Buffalo Gap!Ballads of Buffalo GapHospitality House/Buffalo Gap Hisoric Village/OnlineA mini-documentary featuring interviews with those who have lived in our area for generations. From frontier days to today, hear ﬁrsthand accounts that bring our history to life.Fort Chadbourne ArtifactsVictory Bank • 502 Vine St, Buffalo Gap, Texas Explore a display of old Native American artifacts during banking hours, courtesy of Fort Chadbourne. A special look at the history and culture of the ﬁrst stewards of this land.Heritage Audio TourAcross Buffalo Gap - buffalogaptx.com/audiotourStart anytime on our website or visit the Hospitality House to grab a map of historic locations around town. Scan the code on each sign to step back in time and “see” Buffalo Gap as it once was.Hide & Horn in the Gap Café2709 FM 89 • Buffalo Gap, TexasFeaturing an old-time saloon for the exhibit, Perini Ranch invites you to enjoy classic cocktails with a taste of the past. 2PM-9PM Wed-Sat.STAY MOST UP TO DATE AT SMITHSONIANINTHEGAP.COM

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March 15th - March 20thTHE BUFFALOSat: March 15thPRESENTED BY TAYLOR TELECOM & CEDAR GAP WEALTH MANAGEMENTSun: March 16th1-4 PM @ BG HISTORIC VILLAGE ENTRYBT Bison Kid-Friendly Buffalo Meat Presentation & Sales1:30 PM @ BG HISTORIC VILLAGE TENTScreening Part 1: American Buffalo by Ken BurnsTues: March 18th10:00 AM @ BG HISTORIC VILLAGE ENTRYRibbon Cutting & Grand Opening12:30 PM @ BG HISTORIC VILLAGE TENTBallads of Buffalo Gap Video11:00 AM @ BG HISTORIC VILLAGE TENTPresentation by Henry Crawford - Buffalo Hunters, A Hands-On History: Methods, Materials & “Mooar”.Wed: March 19thThurs: March 20th6:00 PM @ GAP CAFEPresentation by Cheryl Lewis - Rath City & The Hide Towns10:00 AM @ BG HISTORIC VILLAGE TENTBison Keeper ChatMarch 21st - March 27thNATIVE AMERICANSPRESENTED BY VICTORY BANK10:30 AM @ ABILENE ZOOBison Keeper Chat1:30 PM @ BG HISTORIC VILLAGE TENTScreening Part 2: American Buffalo by Ken Burns10:30 AM @ ABILENE ZOOBison Keeper Chat1:30 PM @ BG HISTORIC VILLAGE TENTScreening Part 3: American Buffalo by Ken BurnsFri: March 21st2:00 PM @ BG HISTORIC VILLAGE COURTHOUSEPresentation by Montie Guthrie - Penatuhkah, Comanches Who Called the Central Texas HomeSat: March 22nd4:00 PM @ BG HISTORIC VILLAGE TENTPresentation by Lance Tahmehkera (Great Great Grandson of Comanche Chief, Quanah Parker) - Stories From My Comanche Family Tues: March 25thSun: March 23rd4:00 PM @ VICTORY BANKGarland Richards - Fort Chadbourne presentation and reception.8-4 PM @ VICTORY BANKFort Chadbourne Artifact Display2:00 PM @ BG HISTORIC VILLAGE“Bison Grocery Store” Presentation by Abilene State ParkMarch 28th - April 3rdTRAVERSING THE TRAILS6:00 PM @ CAMP TONKAWAPresentation by Dr. John Dearing - Presentation on Camp TonkawaFri: March 28th5:30 PM @ BG CHURCH OF CHRISTFounding Families of Buffalo Gap: The Brookresons10 AM -5 PM @ BG HISTORIC VILLAGE FIELDFort Grifﬁn Longhorns1:00 PM @ BG HISTORIC VILLAGE FIELDBank Robber Shootout Reenactment10-1 @ BG HISTORIC VILLAGE GIFT SHOP“The Art Teacher Meets Anna” Author Book Signing1:00 @ BG HISTORIC VILLAGE FIELDBank Robber Shootout ReinactmentThurs: March 27th9 AM @ BG HISTORIC VILLAGE COURTHOUSETaylor County Commissioner’s Court Session11 AM @ BG HISTORIC VILLAGE COURTHOUSEPresentation by Dr. Debbie Liles - Cattle, Drovers & Stock TradersSat: March 29th6 PM @ COPA AT THE GAPLive Music with The Self BandSun: March 30th10 AM - 2 PM @ REFUGE RANCH - TUSCOLABluebonnet Festival (Ticketed)1-4 PM @ BG HISTORIC VILLAGE FIELDFort Grifﬁn Longhorns2:30 PM @ BG CEMETERYWalking Tour & PresentationTues: April 1st6:00 PM @ GAP CAFEPresentation by Matt Brockman- The Life and Times of a Texas Drover and RancherThurs: April 3rd6 PM @ ABILENE STATE PARKDancing Under the Stars (Ticketed)6:30 PM @ ABILENE STATE PARKCowboy Campﬁre StoriesApril 4th - April 10thRANCHING & AGPRESENTED BY FIRST FINANCIAL BANKSat: April 5th10 AM - 5 PM @ BG HISTORIC VILLAGE FIELDCattle Women’s Beef Ambassadors & Show SteersAntique Tractor Show (Awards at 2 PM)10 AM @ FIELD SOUTH OF BG CHURCH OF CHRISTEaster Egg Hunting5 PM @ BG HARDWARE & SUPPLYMoonlight Farmer’s Market, Live Music, & Food TrucksBUFFALO GAP FLEA MARKET WEEKEND!11 AM @ BG HISTORIC VILLAGE COURTHOUSEPresentation by Michael Grauer - Cowboy Mike12-10 PM @ COPA AT THE GAPCousin’s Maine Lobster Food Truck & Live MusicSun: April 6th1 PM @ BG HISTORIC VILLAGE COURTHOUSEPresentation by Michael Grauer - Cowboy MikeThurs: April 10th6:30 PM @ BG CEMETERYTall Tales & Ghost StoriesApril 11th - April 17thPOWERING OUR REGIONPRESENTED BY LANCIUMFri: April 11thSat: April 12thApril 18th - April 26thSALUTE TO THE MILITARYTBD @ PERINI RANCHBuffalo Gap Wine & Food Summit (Ticketed)Fri: April 18th5:30 PM @ ELLINGER RANCH - 334 ELLINGER RANCH RD, TUSCOLA, TXFounding Families of Buffalo Gap: The EllingersSat: April 19th11 AM @ BG HISTORIC VILLAGE COURTHOUSEPresentation by Bob Bluthardt - The State of Forts: Texas’s Frontier Forts, 1845-1900ALL DAY @ DYESS AIR FORCE BASEWings Over West Texas AirshowSun: April 20thClosed!BUFFALO GAP FLEA MARKET WEEKEND!Fri: April 25thALL DAY @ WASP MUSEUM - SWEETWATERHomecoming Celebration & Fly-inSat: April 26th4 PM @ BG HISTORIC VILLAGEClosing Ceremonies9 AM @ ABILENE STATE PARKA Meal With the CCC2 PM @ ABILENE STATE PARKA Game of “Trap Ball”10 AM - 5 PM @ BG HISTORIC VILLAGETexas Archive of the Moving Image - Film Round-Up1:00 @ BG HISTORIC VILLAGE FIELDBank Robber Shootout Reinactment10:30 AM @ BG HISTORIC COURTHOUSECounty Seat Stealing Reenactment10:30 AM @ BG HISTORIC COURTHOUSECounty Seat Stealing Reenactment2-6 PM @ FRONTIER TEXASRanching Symposium8-4 PM @ VICTORY BANKFort Chadbourne Artifact Display8-4 PM @ VICTORY BANKFort Chadbourne Artifact DisplayPRESENTED BY BIG COUNTRY TITLEWed: March 26th8-4 PM @ VICTORY BANKFort Chadbourne Artifact DisplayCOMPLETEDCOMPLETEDCOMPLETEDCOMPLETEDThurs: April 17th6 PM @ GAP CAFE/HIDE & HORNTom Perini - Tom’s Tour of Hide & Horn11:00 @ BG HISTORIC VILLAGE FIELDFree Community Picnic1:00 @ BG HISTORIC VILLAGE FIELDBank Robber Shootout Reinactment10 - 2 @ BG HISTORIC VILLAGE FIELDAntique Tractor Show (Awards at 2 PM)

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• MARCH 15TH - APRIL 26TH, 2025 •COMPLIMENTARY ENTRYTUESDAYS-SATURDAYS: 10AM-5PMSUNDAYS (EXCEPT EASTER): 1PM-4PMSmithsonian in the GapA nationally recognized traveling Smithsonian exhibit to Buffalo Gap, highlighting our town’s rich history & its role in rural America. Join us in celebrating, sharing, & preserving the history that makes Buffalo Gap one of a kind.EXPERIENCEAS OF MARCH 5TH: LOCATIONS, DATES, AND CONTENT ALL SUBJECT TO CHANGE STAY MOST UP TO DATE AT SMITHSONIANINTHEGAP.COMSmithsonian in the GapWOULD SIMPLY NOT BE POSSIBLE WITHOUT ALL OF OUR DONORS, SPONSORS, AND CHAMBER MEMBERS. ESPECIALLY:DIAN GRAVES OWEN FOUNDATION COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ABILENE ABILENE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAUVICTORY BANK FIRST FINANCIAL BANK TAYLOR TELECOM CEDAR GAP WEALTH MANAGEMENT BIG COUNTRY TITLELANCIUMLearn more & stay up to date at SmithsonianInTheGap.comJoin us in making history by volunteering here!Event CalendarOPEN THE DURATION OF THE EXHIBIT:The Hospitality House402 Elm Street • Buffalo Gap, Texas Open during exhibit hours—stop by to learn about all the local events and businesses, grab a snack or water, and check out a 3D map of Buffalo Gap!Ballads of Buffalo GapHospitality House/Buffalo Gap Hisoric Village/OnlineA mini-documentary featuring interviews with those who have lived in our area for generations. From frontier days to today, hear ﬁrsthand accounts that bring our history to life.Fort Chadbourne ArtifactsVictory Bank • 502 Vine St, Buffalo Gap, Texas Explore a display of old Native American artifacts during banking hours, courtesy of Fort Chadbourne. A special look at the history and culture of the ﬁrst stewards of this land.Heritage Audio TourAcross Buffalo Gap - buffalogaptx.com/audiotourStart anytime on our website or visit the Hospitality House to grab a map of historic locations around town. Scan the code on each sign to step back in time and “see” Buffalo Gap as it once was.Hide & Horn in the Gap Café2709 FM 89 • Buffalo Gap, TexasFeaturing an old-time saloon for the exhibit, Perini Ranch invites you to enjoy classic cocktails with a taste of the past. 2PM-9PM Wed-Sat.STAY MOST UP TO DATE AT SMITHSONIANINTHEGAP.COM

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