A new 7 foot-8 inch statue of Wyatt Earp was dedicated at the Wyatt Earp homestead in Tombstone, Arizona at 2:30 p.m., Friday, November 14, 2008. + Tombstone historian Ben T. Traywick served as master of ceremonies. Ralph N. Earp, from Pennsylvania; Wild West History Association founding president, Bob McCubbin; and Terry "Ike" Clanton also spoke at the event. + The Annual Western History Symposium and Book Exposition in association with the Notorious Clanton Clan took place during this time.
WWHA Holds First Annual Event
Wild West History Association held its 1st Annual Wild West History Roundup at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on July 16-19, 2008. The WWHA originated from the two major Old West organizations, NOLA (National Outlaw and Lawman Association) and WOLA (Western Outlaw and Lawman Association) joining together. + The event included presentations and panel discussions by prominent Wild West historians and authors, and historical tours. Members visited Woolaroc in Bartlesville, Dalton Defenders Museum and re-enactment of the Dalton raid in Coffeyville, Kansas, J.M. Davis Arms and Historical Museum in Claremore, Oklahoma, and Gilcrease Museum in Tulsa. + Authors' book signing and exposition continued throughout the event. Some 30 exhibitors displayed their books.
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