O.K. Corral is a must see for all Western history fans. Located in Tombstone, Arizona, it's the site of the infamous gunfight that took place on October 26, 1881.
The feud was between Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, Virgil and Morgan Earp and the McLaury's and Clanton's. It only lasted for 30 seconds but it left three dead and Virgil and Morgan Earp seriously wounded, and has become one of the most well-known gunfights of the Old West.
Today, the gunfight can be seen in a daily re-enactment at the O.K. Corral. Visitors will be able to see what really happened on that day, with actors recreating the experience every day at 2pm. You'll be able to see life-size replicas of all parties, standing exactly where the gunfight began, and will hear what caused it.
There's also the C.S Fly Photo Gallery at the O.K. Corral, with historic photos depicting every aspect of Tombstone life at the time. Also included in the price of entry to the O.K. Corral is a multimedia show, giving visitors the chance to learn about the events that made Tombstone such a landmark. The show is narrated by actor Vincent Price and runs daily every 30 minutes, and gives visitors a great glimpse into the history of Tombstone.
Then there's the chance to enjoy a visit to the museum of Arizona's oldest newspaper, the Tombstone Epitaph. Visitors will be able to read the original reports of the gunfight and will be given a free reprint of the report itself. They'll be able to see how the Epitaph was originally printed in the 1880s, and will be able to learn about the editor and the part he played in Tombstone's history. Visitors and history fans can even subscribe to the monthly journal editions of the Epitaph, containing great insight and fascinating articles on the history of the Old West.
The O.K. Corral has been beautifully preserved and renovated to show visitors exactly what life was like in the 1880s. It's historically accurate and is praised by historians and history fans alike, and offers visitors a glimpse into the history of the Old West.
The O.K. Corral site is open daily from 9am to 5pm, and children under 6 get in for free. The history of Tombstone multimedia show runs daily from 9:30am until 4:30pm, and is located in the theatre next door to the O.K. Corral. Admission is included in the entry fee. The Tombstone Epitaph museum is also open daily, from 9:30am until 5pm, and admission is free.
A visit to the O.K Corral is a must for all history fans, and indeed for anyone in the area looking for insight into the history of the Old West. Not only will visitors be able to see and hear what happened during the most famous gunfight of the Old West, but they'll be able to see what life was really like thanks to all of the accurate displays and features. Make sure to head there whenever you're in the area.
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