In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the founding of Fort Worth, daily cattle drives are set to resume along the banks of the Trinity River starting June 12. Professional cowhands will give visitors a presentation on the vital role that the cattle industry played in the growth and prosperity of the city.
Admission is free.
The daily cattle drives, the only municipal program of its kind in the world , are aimed at raising awareness of the rich heritage of the city still fondly remembered as Cowtown. Residents and visitors will learn how Fort Worth has evolved from its cattle industry roots into a leading industrial, transportation, retail and cultural center. Beginning in the fall, Fort Worth's trail boss, Dennis Merrell, will lead a series of similar educational programs for school-aged children. Students will be invited to the Cowtown Coliseum, where they will hear true tales dating back to the spring of 1866, the year the first Longhorn cattle drive passed through the city on the way to markets in Kansas. They also will get a first-hand look at the Longhorns that served as the city's catalyst for growth.