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Olaf Wieghorst, known for his magnificent portrayals of the nineteenth century American West, exhibited a remarkable affinity for the cowboys, the Native American Indians, and the settlers who helped shape this country's Western landscape. Olaf Wieghorst, known for his magnificent portrayals of the nineteenth century American West, exhibited a remarkable affinity for the cowboys, the Native American Indians, and the settlers who helped shape this country's Western landscape.
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Next Event
Annual Roundup: Date: Friday, March 30, 2012
This is the Museum’s signature event and will be held at the Elks Lodge in El Cajon. Auction, Entertainment, Cocktails and Dinner. Polish your boots and dust off your cowboy hats – yeehaw!
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The Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center in El Cajon, California.
Olaf Wieghorst, known for his magnificent portrayals of the nineteenth century American West, exhibited a remarkable affinity for the cowboys, the Native American Indians, and the settlers who helped shape this country's Western landscape.
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