SWLG Website

Visit our Sponsor links and help Support SWLG:

Located 30 minutes north of downtown Phoenix, you'll visit over 90 acres of an old 1800's town, with no cars or smog! Just authentic buildings and historically accurate reproductions. See the Opera House where Lilly Langtry performed; look through a rifle port in the actual cabin that survived Arizona's bloodiest range war; laugh your way through a "melodrama"; or browse through an 1890's dress shop and much more! All of this, plus a blacksmith shop, sheriff's office and jail, complete ranch complex, and costumed interpreters including Cowboys, Lawmen, and lovely Victorian Ladies - await you at Pioneer Living History Village, Arizona's most authentic Old West town. Don't miss out on this bit of history!

Cruise Travel for you is a spononsor of Southwest Legends Gunfighters and can meet all of your cruise travel needs. You can visit thier website and see the latest specials on cruise travel or contact jhockley@cruisetravelforyou.com

Red Barn Guns is a sponsor of Southwest Legends Gunfighters and can meet all of your firearm needs. They sell the following Lyman Products: Lyman Reloading, Lyman Black Powder, A-Zoom, Butch's. Red Barn Guns can be found at PO Box 2967, 10962 N Locust St, Florence, AZ 85232 or contact Mike at mike@redbarnguns.com

Here are some of our favorite group links:

The Texas branch of SWLG located in Winnsboro, TX.
The group is run by Lone Star Shorty and Diamond Lil' out of Ben Wheeler Texas. Performing not only in Texas, they have been to Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas and Arizona for over the past ten years. Many awards and letters of appreciation has filled many a photo album and shelf in their home.
For years, they could be found on the "Mountain" at Canton,Tx on the First Monday Trades Day as well as touring recently at different events, charities and performing for educational tours.

An old west re-enactment group located in Phoenix Arizona with some great actors and writers.

Joey dillon is a world champion gun coach, gunslinger, wild west stuntman, showman, and actor. He performs nationwide for western festivals, private entertainment, celebrities, movies, and televesion using is gun tricks and horseriding ability. He is also a folk country western musician writing his own music.

We are an Old West Reenactment group located in the Inland Empire of Southern California, dedicated to the preservation of the lifestyles from the time period of 1870 to 1890 and perform shows/skits depicting the life and times of the Old West while dressed in clothing true to that era.

Bullwhip Dolly brings her Gorgeous group of real Cancan Dance Hall girls to you, with all the Best that 1889 has to offer!

We Make History is a educational enterprise devoted to bringing history to life in the context of a creative, inspirational and family-friendly environment. Grand Balls, reenactments, workshops, seminars, speeches and dramatic portrayals are just some of the means utilized to achieve this goal.

Our Goal: to safely, authentically, and faithfully portray a Civil War artillery battery. We affirm a key part of this goal is education of the public through school presentations and battle reenactments. We strive to respectfully portray our brave forefathers, on both sides of the battlefield, who sacrificed and endured through this country's great struggle. We work diligently to perfect our impressions, and work with all other reenactment groups at events to successfully portray our era of interest as true living historians.

The Wild Bunch and Hell?s Belles are a nonprofit group
based in the historical town of Tombstone, Arizona.

The Smokewagon is a Belgian and United Kingdom Western Club.

A great group of Guys and Gals dedicated to helping Tombstone, AZ retain it's historic past.

A listing of old west reenactment groups located in Arizona. Also includes information on groups located in other states.

The Arizona Rangers were organized in 1901 to protect the Arizona Territory from outlaws and rustlers so that the Territory could apply for Statehood. They were picked from law officers, military men, ranchers and cowboys. With maximum company strength of 26 men, they covered the entire territory. Several Memebrs of SWLG are also acting members of the Arizona Rangers Organization.

If you love the movie "Tombstone", or love the costumes that were worn in the days of the "Old West" this site is for you!! Come on in and visit Wyatt Earp, Virgil Earp, Morgan Earp, Doc Holliday, Bat Masterson, Johnny Ringo, Curly Bill Brocious, The Clantons and McLaurys, Dr. Faustus and MORE!

The Gunfighters are an Old west Reenactment group located out of Colton CA. They are scheduled performers who Robb the Oakdale and Woodland Train which are part of the Sierra Railroad Company out of Sacramento, CA.

The Deguello Gunslingers perform old west comedy vignettes at the: Yuma Territorial Prison Every Sunday Performance at high noon and 2:00pm *(October through April)*

The Territorial Troupers is an 1880s Old West reenactment group and social organization composed of men and women of all ages who share a passion for Western history, movies, fashion, and firearms, and who cherish the Old West ideals of self-reliance, integrity, and patriotism. We are headquartered in Tucson, AZ.

The Goldfield Gunfighters are a group of men and women dedicated to the spirit and the history of the Old West and keeping that spirit alive for this and future generations of young and old.

Photographers and Artist:

Rod Timanus, is an artist and historical writer. His artwork, maps and diagrams have appeared in several books, including Battlefields of Texas and Death of a Legend by Bill Groneman (Republic of Texas Press) and The Alamo Story by J. R. Edmondson. He is a member of The Western Writers of America, The Alamo Society, The Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation, The National Museum of the American Indian and The Arizona Historical Society.

Cynthia is a self-taught artist who makes every attempt to capture her subject in a moment of honesty. She is a talented Photographer and artist that has captured images of SWLG on many different occasions

Welcome to the website of Nancy Lange. Nancy is a Phoenix native with a life-long appreciation for nature, especially of the Sonoran Desert. Living in Hidden Valley, Arizona, allows me to explore daily the desert and it's inhabitants. I hope you enjoy my images, many are of birds and critters I enjoy seeing every day, year-round, others stay here seasonally, and some just stop briefly for a little water before going on to their destinations

Clothes and Stuff:

Jim Cigan is a great western actor and makes High Quality Reproductions of Historic 1800's Currency.

Clothing and accoutrements for the reenactor or action shooter.
Located in Mesa, Arizona

An online store for clothing used by Victorian reenactors. They also have a lot of great reference material to see how people dressed between 1850-1900.

Welcome to Dixie Designs of Apache Junction, AZ. We specialize in creating custom, one-of-a-kind clothing for the discriminating Old West/Civil War re-enactor that wants a period correct piece at a reasonable price.

Manufactures and dealers in 19th Century Dry Goods. Located in McGregor, IA.

Fashions for discerning Ladies and Gentlemen seeking garments and accessories of a by gone era. Specializing in Western & Civil War Re-enactment, Living History Portrayal, and SASS clothing.

Specializing in unique old west cowboy gear, Indian war, Civil war, Spanish American war, and Mexican Punitive expedition. 1850-1900 historical literature. Located in Tucson, AZ.

NOLA site featuring 19th Century Fashion Pictures (1880-1888).

Known for Quality Historical Men's Military Uniforms and Civilian Clothing Reproductions- Since 1975.

The leading designers and high quality suppliers of Victorian, Edwardian, Civil War, and Old West Styling for Women!

Firearms, Knives and Ammo:

Old West Guns and Cowboy Action Shooting Rifles

For more than a decade Western Stage Props has been the premier source for Wild West Arts Equipment and Supplies!

High quality weapons from Samurai swords to Knives & Medieval swords. Be sure to take a look at their replica guns in addition to our swords.

Miscellaneous sites and fun places to go:

Cowgirls Forever introduces "The Chile Queens". It's chile season, so join us Friday - Sunday @ The Buffalo Chip Saloon in Cave Creek, AZ from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Order your fresh roasted chiles, roasted while you wait, and enjoy a piping hot bowl of homemade Chile Verde & a beer! Don't miss out on our tasty Ancho chile brownies for dessert!

Every week Arizona Country TV will showcase a HOT Arizona country music performer. Some will be nationally known, like Ray Herdon and the Herdon Bros. Band and others have yet to be discovered. Whatever your taste in country music, you can be sure you'll enjoy the show.

Ms Trixy Rose and LuLu's girls, give a guided tour into the history of the women of the 1800's (good and bad), and their various rolls in the western territory, as well as what it was like for them to travel into the west, leaving the lives they lived in the east behind them and the choices that they made and the opportunities that they were allowed. It is a marvelous tour and will take you back into the history of the American West.

The Old West is brought to life at the Wild West Junction, with special events, historical reenactments, food and good, old time wholesome fun for young and old alike. Located on old Route 66 in Williams, Arizona, visitors are able to experience the Old West and be part of it by visiting the world-class Territorial Museum, eating in the Typhoon Saloon and Restaurant, staying at the Drover's Hotel, and, if you'd like, you can also dress in period costumes for an Old Tyme Photo, and visit both our functional blacksmith shop as well as the only working jail in Williams.

This is where the reel West meets the real West! From western movie heroes like John Wayne
to current box-office stars such as Leonardo DiCaprio, many of Hollywood's legends have walked these rugged streets,
the setting for hundreds of major motion pictures. You're invited to retrace the bootsteps of your favorite stars and spend a day in the life of an 1880's Western town. To complete your Western experience, take a trail ride along scenic desert mountain trails!

We welcome you to experience life as it truly was on the frontier. Your visit to the Museum grounds is an at-your-own pace, self-guided tour so feel free to chat with the costumed interpreters as long as you like.
On the way, you will see animals and furnished buildings with artifacts. Most visitors spend at least 3 to 4 hours during their stay. Make sure to save time to browse through our Museum Store and get a bite to eat in the Chuckwagon Cafe.

Come visit our Old Western Town which is a mix the 1880's to the 1930's. Gammons Gulch has a collection of Antiques, Old Cars and Movie Memorabilia. Our movie set location offers self guided tours or personalized tours of our Old West Town. While relaxing in our Western Town, enjoy our charming Birding area and picnic area.

Information and links to all sports and games dealing with the old west.
A great message board is also located here.

Bob Boze Bell's excellent publication about the American West.

Play Faro on your computer. Maybe you can get good enough to beat Bat Masterson.

An online exchange for all living history buffs and an educational site for performers and teachers.

Take a stroll through this Old West history site which is packed with chuckwagon lore, western music, cowboy stories and songs, vintage cowboy song books, Dutch oven recipes, history of the fur trade, pioneer history, and other historic tidbits.

Arizona Paths is the most complete Arizona site, with tourism information, statistics, weather and climate, maps, business directory listings, and history and culture.