Welcome to The Fort Worth Newsletter!

In today’s edition:

• National Day of the American Cowboy

• Rodeo at Cowtown Coliseum

• And much more…

Quote of the Week

“We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.”

– Joseph Campbell

News

Music and Concerts

• Janet Jackson's Summer Tour: Janet Jackson is bringing her "Together Again" tour to Dickies Arena on July 25, 2024, with special guest Nelly. This concert is part of her 35-city summer tour, celebrating her 50th anniversary in the entertainment industry.

Festivals and Community Events

• National Day of the American Cowboy: The 18th Annual National Day of the American Cowboy will be celebrated on July 27, 2024, at the Stockyards National Historic District. The event includes a parade, matinee rodeo, comedy gunfight shows, live music, cowboy poetry, and more family-friendly activities.

Upcoming Events

Here are some events that are happening in our city this week. There is a good mix between sports, entertainment, conferences, concerts, and more.

Sports

🐎 Rodeo at Cowtown Coliseum
Cowtown Coliseum, Fort Worth
July 13

Music & Concerts

🎷 Jazz Night at Scat Jazz Lounge
Scat Jazz Lounge, Fort Worth
July 9

🎵 Concert at Billy Bob's Texas
Billy Bob's Texas, Fort Worth
July 8

Film

🎥 Film Screening at Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
July 12

Fort Worth Historical Events

1849: Establishment of Fort Worth as an Army Outpost by Major Ripley Arnold

In 1849, Fort Worth was established as an army outpost by Major Ripley Arnold of the U.S. Army, marking the beginning of the city's history. The outpost was strategically located on a bluff overlooking the Trinity River, intended to protect settlers from Native American raids and to serve as a base for westward expansion. Named after General William Jenkins Worth, the fort played a crucial role in providing security and fostering settlement in the region.

The establishment of Fort Worth attracted settlers, traders, and businesses, laying the foundation for a burgeoning community. The fort's presence provided a sense of safety and stability, encouraging more people to move to the area. This early influx of settlers began to shape the economic and social landscape of Fort Worth, as homes, schools, and businesses were established to support the growing population.

As the need for a military presence diminished, Fort Worth transitioned from a frontier outpost to a thriving civilian settlement. The fort was decommissioned in the 1850s, but its legacy endured as the city continued to grow and develop. The early establishment of Fort Worth as an army outpost by Major Ripley Arnold set the stage for its evolution into a key economic and cultural center in Texas.

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