Joshua’s Journey: Diary of a Black Cowboy
Ft. Worth Museum of Science and History
Exhibit text in English and Spanish

Joshua’s Journey brings to life a Dear America book - The Journal of Joshua Loper, A Black Cowboy. The exhibit follows Joshua’s adventures as he leaves home at age sixteen to help drive a herd of cattle up the Chisholm Trail. A trail and camp environment provide many hands-on activities, including saddling a horse, cooking in the chuck wagon, and roping cattle. Excerpts from Joshua’s fictional diary, archival photos and artifacts complement the activities as well as provide curriculum links for school group visits.