Welcome to the Website

of the Old West Society of Minnesota

We hope that you have some fun, learning about our organization and about our western heritage. The Old West Society of Minnesota has been educating spectators and making new friends from Virginia, Minnesota to Tombstone, Arizona, from Greenbush, Wisconsin to Fort Smith, Arkansas. We have been involved in Historic Re-enactments and Cowboy Action Shooting, since our inception.  We are looking forward to many more action packed years, and hope that you come see us some time in the near future.

This 160+ member organization aims to preserve and promote interest in the heritage of this part of our country's history, ca.1865-1899. The Society encourages the members to do extensive research so that wardrobe, weapons and trappings will be authentically true.

The Old West Society of Minnesota is available for community events as well as corporate functions and other special events.   The Old West Society of Minnesota will make a most memorable addition to your festivities.  Our appearance in your event will be tailored to what you want and can afford.

Members compete in Cowboy Action Shooting using guns typical of the era - single action revolvers, lever action rifles and shotguns. Staging areas for the scenarios are set in a unique "Old West" style.

The club's "credits" include appearances in movies and commercials: Members featured in national magazines; historical interpretations for the National Park service at Fort Smith, Arkansas; re-enactments; television and radio appearances.

Join us at our events and transport yourself back to the Old West! Witness the Temperance March to the prayer meetin' - the robbery of the Wells Fargo shipment - the gun fight at the OK Corral. Mingle with cattlemen, lawmen and townspeople and watch cowboys twirl ropes, crack whips, ride horses and more!

The Old West Society of Minnesota is a living history and shooting organization formed of individuals to promote a common interest in the OLD WEST, and dedicated to the safe enjoyment of the sport of Cowboy Action Shooting and Re-enactments of our Western heritage

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