“Pony Up! Cowgirls of Chandler” is the name of an exhibit now open at the Chandler Museum.

The exhibit, which runs through Nov. 2, celebrates the women and girls who shaped Chandler’s identity as a modern western town, according to a news release.

The exhibit showcases a collection of artifacts, photographs and personal stories, spotlighting women’s roles on ranches, in rodeos and along the desert trails of Chandler’s past.

Set in the Price Gallery, “Pony Up!” invites visitors into an experience of Chandler’s early days through some of the community’s earliest photographs and memories of its pioneering residents.

“We’re thrilled to share more of Chandler’s early history and to honor women like Martha Knox and Ruth Pew, whose contributions were vital to the town’s cultural and economic development,” says Jody Crago, the Chandler Museum director.

The Chandler Museum is located at 300 S. Chandler Village Drive. It's open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and is closed on Mondays. Admission is free.

Find more information on the exhibits and online programming, click here or call 480-782-2717.

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