Moorcroft and the cattle trails

Wednesday's presentation on Moorcroft's beginning and the events that influenced this little town was West Texas Trail Museum director Cindy Mosteller's first foray into this type of informational entertainment, but certainly won't be her last.

Twenty-two guests listened as Mosteller shared her numerous discoveries about the birth of Moorcroft, the theories and facts regarding the origins of the name and other interesting and revealing connections unknown by many today.

"It was about an hour long and there were lots of questions," Mosteller said of the event. "I think it went really well, really positive and well received."

The museum director admitted she had been "a little nervous". She plans to continue with another event, sharing her research with those who love history or are just interested in their community,

"We're going to branch out to other aspects of Moorcroft, probably the railroad." Mosteller is hoping to have the next effort set for presentation by May.

For those who missed the presentation last Wednesday, Mosteller will be offering the same discourse at the Sundance Library on April 12, at 7 p.m.