Our Wagons

How many people built wagons for the trip across the historic trails?

There were 2000 wagon makers during the trail days.

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What types of wagons would they make?

You could have anything from a wheel barrow to an 18 bow Conestoga wagon made.

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What type of wagon is the one we'll ride in at Historic Trails West?

Our wagons were built on a set of plans from the Smithsonian Institute and a set of drawings from a museum in London, England.

They are 8 bow Prairie Schooner wagons. We'll explain more about our wagons and the unique journeys they've made on your trek.

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What are the different parts of a wagon?

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