In today’s society we need a little bit of a break from the world around us. Thankfully, the administrators of The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City decided to put their security officer, Tim, in charge of their Twitter account. Tim has provided us all with the wholesome relief we have been searching for. In addition, to his educational content, we get to follow along as Tim “rides” his way around the new land of Twitter.
Hello, my name is Tim and I am the head of security for The Cowboy. I have been asked to take on the additional duty of social media management while the museum is closed. I’m new to this but excited. My team will also continue to protect and monitor the museum. Thanks, Tim Send pic.twitter.com/bPiXD9DoAd
— Nat'l Cowboy Museum (@ncwhm) March 17, 2020
This is the hat and eyepatch the Duke wore in the movie True Grit. They are part of our Exhibition about the 2 True Grit. Lots of interesting props and clothes. I’m told I can’t try it on. Hashtag John Wayne. Lucas, my grandson, told me to use hashtags. Thanks, Tim pic.twitter.com/yNO3RP4uA4
— Nat'l Cowboy Museum (@ncwhm) March 17, 2020
Twitter tips, please
— Nat'l Cowboy Museum (@ncwhm) March 18, 2020
Sorry, thought I was Googling that. Thanks, Tim
— Nat'l Cowboy Museum (@ncwhm) March 18, 2020
And these are his boots. Hashtag John Wayne. Thanks, Tim pic.twitter.com/4hVPPT8QX9
— Nat'l Cowboy Museum (@ncwhm) March 18, 2020
This is hashtag perfect, hashtag LOL.
We have a very cool photography exhibition right now called Dorothea Lange: Politics of Seeing that runs through May 20, 2020. Her photographs are very moving. That is a photo of her. She looks like someone I’d want to have a beer with. Thanks, Tim pic.twitter.com/Y63sU1iDC0
— Nat'l Cowboy Museum (@ncwhm) March 18, 2020
I think we would all like to have a beer with Tim!
This is one of her photos of people lined up at a social security office in San Francisco trying to get unemployment benefits in 1937. It was a tough time then. And it looks like it’s going to be a tough time now. But we get through these times together, don’t we? Thanks, Tim pic.twitter.com/UUXUlCiS2H
— Nat'l Cowboy Museum (@ncwhm) March 18, 2020
Hello, Lucas and Keira. There’s a snake in my boot!
— Nat'l Cowboy Museum (@ncwhm) March 19, 2020
Thanks for all the tips, Friends. Realize I have been doing the hashtags wrong. I need to use that pound sign from the phone. I’m learning! Here’s his costume from True Grit from 1969 courtesy of John Wayne Enterprises. #HashtagJohnWayne Thanks, Tim pic.twitter.com/AZu7EidGu2
— Nat'l Cowboy Museum (@ncwhm) March 19, 2020
Don’t worry, Tim didn’t let the fame go to his head. He announced he was happily married when he was asked for “engagment” from Twitterverse. Tina is one lucky lady!
Here’s a sculpture by Frederic Remington called The Bronco Buster cast in 1918. What do you guys think of it? Seth in marketing told me that asking questions on the social media is good for “engagement.” Let’s get engaged! LOL! Thanks, Tim I’m very happily married to Tina though pic.twitter.com/lMTxUpfTeJ
— Nat'l Cowboy Museum (@ncwhm) March 20, 2020
I’m wearing a lot of hats now. Here are some hats I can’t wear. They're behind glass. Seth in Marketing told me I could share this web address of a Virtual Tour of The Cowboy. It’s a long address so get a pen and paper ready #HashtagTheCowboy Thanks, Tim https://t.co/8DFS8Kv4lr pic.twitter.com/zLisrehjhl
— Nat'l Cowboy Museum (@ncwhm) March 20, 2020
Logging off so I can saw some logs. LOL. See you all Monday. #HashtagTheCowboy Thanks, Tim
— Nat'l Cowboy Museum (@ncwhm) March 22, 2020
Walking through the Dorothea Lange Exhibition and this photo caught my eye. It’s called Man with Cap from 1934. Doesn’t he kind of look like that kid from that movie The Notebook? Tina, my wife, made me watch it. #HashtagTheCowboy Thanks, Tim. pic.twitter.com/a9Paw2E3YC
— Nat'l Cowboy Museum (@ncwhm) March 23, 2020
Asked how I ended up doing the social media. I got roped into it. LOL. Here's a twisted rawhide rope used by the Argentinian Gauchos. Gauchos were the South American equivalent of the American Cowboy. Argentina 1880-1900. Leather, iron 1983.62.37 #HashtagTheCowboy Thanks, Tim pic.twitter.com/qXjQ2BBmJi
— Nat'l Cowboy Museum (@ncwhm) March 24, 2020
I think now more than ever, we need more Tim’s in our life. I think anyone who has tried to teach their parents how to use Facebook or Twitter can connect to Tim’s journey. Thank you for this wholesome content, National Cowboy Museum! Be sure to give them a follow on Twitter if you appreciated the content — you will not regret it!
Unfortunately, the National Cowboy Museum is closed due to COVID-19. However, on their website they plan to reopen so you can visit all of Tim’s favorite spots. “In support of the nationwide effort to contain the spread of COVID-19, and in accordance with recommendations from local and national health officials, the Museum will be closed to the public effective March 17, 2020. The museum is tentatively scheduled to reopen to the public on April 1.
