Description: Founded in 1917 to preserve the legacy and vision of Col. William F. Cody, the Buffalo Bill Historical Center (BBHC) is the oldest and most comprehensive museum of the West. Dedicated to public education and preservation, the Center aims to share its message worldwide. An Affiliate since 2008, the BBHC has hosted Smithsonian artifacts and recently shared some of its extensive collections in a Smithsonian exhibition in Washington, DC.