History

On Feb. 8, 1887, two prominent gunmen dueled in the streets of Hell’s Half Acre. Now, 139 years later, catch a thrilling reenactment in the Stockyards this week.
Making art out of destruction.
All aboard for a five-minute history of how locomotives changed Fort Worth’s landscape.
The Panther City performer is still remembered through the internationally renowned Van Cliburn International Piano Competition.
Stroll through the history of Dickies with these vintage advertisements.
How the Chisholm Trail and “Hell’s Half Acre” fed Fort Worth’s reputation in the Wild West
Learn a little more about the history of Cowtown with these new collections at the FWMSH.
The Horned Frogs are making their first appearance in the CFP National Championship.
The celebration still takes place in downtown Fort Worth nearly 76 years later.
The story behind the mixed-use tower on West Seventh.
If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some.
See what’s on the market, from a Tudor-style mansion to a house with a tiki-style cabana.
A rare collection of Roman sculptures will be on display at the Kimbell Art Museum from Sunday, Sept. 14 to Sunday, Jan. 25.
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Meet and learn the origins of Molly the cow, our city’s official mascot.
Sober curious, fully sober, or just not feeling the alcohol on a given night? Here are some places to try.
The school board approved 25 summer enrichment days for campuses that have received a “D” or “F” rating from the Texas Education Agency.
Step inside the Wizarding World with original film props, iconic Hogwarts sets, interactive magic, and exclusive merch when the global touring exhibit lands at Pepper Square.
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From the city’s founding to current day, follow along with our short history of how Fort Worth came to be.