When John Wayne Entered the Jet Age
Jet Pilot brought together three American legends at the dawn of the jet age: John Wayne, aviator Howard Hughes and record-breaking test pilot Chuck Yeager.
Run with Grit: The John Wayne 5K Returns to Fort Worth
The John Wayne Grit Series returns to Fort Worth on November 8, bringing together runners, walkers, and fans to honor Duke’s legacy of strength and perseverance. The 5K winds through the Stockyards and Trinity Trail, raising funds for the John Wayne Cancer Foundation. Race Director Molly Kassouf calls it “a fun event for everyone,” and this year’s festivities will open with country artist Kylie Frey performing the national anthem.
Three Questions with Kelley Mogilka
Figurative painter Kelley Mogilka shares her search for the “elusive muse,” her inspirations, and how values like resilience and authenticity shape her art.
Kylie Frey Shares the Story Behind “My John Wayne”
Country singer-songwriter Kylie Frey talks about her rodeo roots, her hit “My John Wayne,” and why integrity and authenticity still matter today.
John Wayne Rides Into the Reagan Library
This fall, John Wayne: An American Experience is honored to loan select artifacts to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library’s exhibition Cowboys:…
John Wayne Gold Handle Mugs Set Auction Records
Seven original Gold Handle Mugs sold for record prices. Discover their legacy and shop the official reproductions.
Drawing the Code: Chris Hunt on the Cowboy Ethic
To mark National Day of the Cowboy, we’re featuring Chris Hunt, the designer and writer behind Code of the West. With…
Drawing Duke: How Artist Dougie Mann Brought the Wild Goose Capsule to Life
Artist Dougie Mann grew up near the Wild Goose and designed the capsule collection to honor John Wayne’s coastal legacy through hand-drawn details and personal history.
Fort Worth celebrates 95th anniversary of ‘The Big Trail’ with exclusive screening
Kick off John Wayne Day with a big-screen classic John Wayne Day weekend begins early this year with a screening…
