A Florida black cowboy exhibit is now set up at the Matanzas High School in Flagler County for Black History Month.
The exhibit displays a rich piece of history from the cattle to the cowboys.
“To see that black people were cowboy riders is very interesting,” said Troy Buchanan.
Buchanan and other students will be able to check out the exhibit for the next two weeks.
The exhibit tells the story about the 1800s when former and freed slaves tended to cattle and served various roles on ranches across the state.
The cattle industry was also big business in Flagler and it was a way of life for some families.
Mary K. Herron with the Florida Agricultural Museum created this exhibit.
“When I started thinking about it I realized that it was an untold story but it was really interesting and it was a story that should've been told now it's out there,” said Herron.
Now it’s serving as an inspiration to students.
“I think that this exhibit with the light being shined on it is a great thing showcases how life would be different without them,” said Andrew Wills.
Beyond the hats and the saddles, cowboys have given Buchanan and students of all races hope for the future.
“We're not only known for certain things Ike athletics and things like that. We can do other things as Cowboys and book writers anything you want to put your mind to,” said Buchanan.
After the exhibit makes its rounds across Flagler County schools, its next stop is in St. Johns County.