Historical 1880s Reenactor

I began 1880 cowboy reenacting in 1994, in Ft. Worth, TX with a group, Legends of Texas.  I was mainly a cowboy and just learning what the 1880s was about and how to dress the part properly; after watching the TV/movie westerns of the 50s/60s. 

In 1995, I joined Old Dallas Gunfighters and Reenactment Society,  later named Old Dallas Shootist. It was here that I took on the persona of  Bat Masterson and my hobbie became a compassion.  I got the book Bat Masterson, the Man The Legend, written by Robert K. DeArment and read it cover to cover.  I have spoke with him on several occasions concerning intricate details of Bat's life or wardrobe.    I have been fortunate to portray Bat,  in such places as Tombstone, AZ;  Dodge City, KS;  Cheyenne, WY;  Olethea, KS; Ft. Smith, AR;  Silom Springs, AR and of course Ft. Worth, TX. 

I have since returned to Legends of Texas and have worked on improving my persona as a cowboy drover/SW Texian and also Bat's friend, Luke Short.  I am working to improve my Faro layout and teach those interested  the most popular game of the Old West, Faro.  

I presently work with the Ft.Worth Herd, in the Historic Ft Worth Stockyards,  Fri- Mon, assisting in herding Longhorn steers down Exchange Ave. I have been able to better understand the lifestyle of the 1880s cowboy and what Bat dealt with when the Texas Cowboys came to Dodge City, at the End of the Trail.