The Buffalo: Our Namesake and Legacy
March 15 - 20, 2025
Presented by Taylor Telecom & Cedar Gap Wealth Management
Join us as we celebrate the namesake legacy of Buffalo Gap, a place once teeming with the great American buffalo. This region served as a vital passage for the herds that shaped the land and sustained Native American communities for generations.
Through engaging presentations, exhibits, and storytelling, explore how the buffalo played a crucial role in the economy, culture, and survival of Indigenous peoples. Learn about their near-extinction, the efforts to bring them back, and their lasting impact on West Texas history.
Come reconnect with the spirit of the buffalo and the history that gave Buffalo Gap its name.
Event times and dates may change, please check back here periodically for updates.
Opening Ceremony & Ribbon Cutting
Celebrate history coming to life as we officially open Smithsonian in the Gap with a special Ribbon…
American Bison Presentation by BT Bison Ranch
Join BT Bison Ranch for a hands-on, kid-friendly presentation all about the American Bison! Learn…
“The County Seat Caper” | A Historical Reenactment
In the wild annals of Texas history, few tales blend drama, humor, and sheer audacity like the…
Step Back in Time with Henry Crawford
Join historian Henry Crawford for an immersive look into the technology and methods of buffalo…
Ballads of Buffalo Gap | A Local Documentary
Ballads of Buffalo Gap is a captivating local documentary that brings the rich history of our town…
American Bison Presentation by BT Bison Ranch
Join BT Bison Ranch for a hands-on, kid-friendly presentation all about the American Bison! Learn…
American Buffalo by Ken Burns: Screening #1
Ken Burns’ The American Buffalo is a breathtaking four-hour documentary that spans over 10,000…
Bison Grocery Store – The Original Role in Native Life
Long before supermarkets and corner stores, the bison was the ultimate provider for Native American…
Taylor County Commissioner’s Court
Experience local government in action inside the original Taylor County Courthouse at Buffalo Gap…
Bison Keeper Chat – Conservation in Action
Step into the world of bison conservation at the Abilene Zoo’s Bison Keeper Chat, part of Buffalo…
American Buffalo by Ken Burns: Screening #2
Ken Burns’ The American Buffalo is a breathtaking four-hour documentary that spans over 10,000…
Bison Keeper Chat – Conservation in Action
Step into the world of bison conservation at the Abilene Zoo’s Bison Keeper Chat, part of Buffalo…
American Buffalo by Ken Burns: Screening #3
Ken Burns’ The American Buffalo is a breathtaking four-hour documentary that spans over 10,000…
Bison Keeper Chat – Conservation in Action
As part of Buffalo Week, an Abilene Zoo zookeeper is heading to the Buffalo Gap Historic Village to…
Fireside Chat: Rath City and Hide Towns by Cheryl Lewis
Join us for an evening of storytelling and history as Cheryl Lewis delves into the fascinating past…
