Who Was Buffalo Bill?

Who Was Buffalo Bill?. . William F. "Buffalo Bill” Cody grew up in the West. He rode in the Pony Express, fought in the Civil War, hunted buffalo to feed railroad workers, and scouted for the Army. His show, Buffalo Bill's Wild West, was based on these and other experiences in the American West., Buffalo Bill was a legend of the West...and more., . A Hero: Awarded the Medal of Honor by Congress in 1872. , . A Patriot: Began every performance of Buffalo Bill's Wild West with "The Star Spangled Banner,” long before it became the National Anthem. , . An Activist: Advocated for American Indians' and women's equal rights. , . A Globetrotter: Visited over 14 countries and 1,400 cities in 30 years. , . A World Citizen: Employed performers from every inhabited continent. , . An Environmentalist: Called for preservation of the buffalo, other wild animals, and wild places like the Grand Canyon., Visit the Museum to learn more about Buffalo Bill's fascinating life., Located just southwest of the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave, the City of Denver maintains a herd of buffalo in a natural setting. The buffalo are direct descendants of the last wild buffalo herd left in America.