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“Where I come from, we don’t shoot horses when they get ornery; we tame ’em.” —John Wayne as John Drury in Ride Him, Cowboy (1932) In this early Western, Duke’s character saves a so-called “killer” horse by betting on trust—and it pays off in the end. Framed by an outlaw and left to die, Drury is rescued by the very horse he believed in. A classic reminder from Duke: patience and grit can go a long way when you take the time to understand others. 🎓 In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, educators receive free admission to the John Wayne: An American Experience Museum through May 10! #JohnWayne #RideHimCowboy #CowboyWisdom #WesternMovies #AmericanLegend

🤠 Happy Heavenly Birthday to Gary Cooper! Western legends Ward Bond, Gary Cooper, Gene Autry, John Wayne, and George "Gabby" Hayes are pictured together in 1958 during an episode of Wide Wide World. Also pictured: 📍 John Wayne with Cooper in Acapulco on the set of Operation Pacific (1951) 🏡 At Duke’s home with George Gobel 🏆 With Olivia de Havilland and Janet Gaynor at the 25th Academy Awards, where Duke accepted Cooper’s Oscar for High Noon (1952) 🎓 Did you know? Teachers receive FREE admission to the John Wayne: An American Experience Museum now through May 10! Open daily from 9AM to 6PM. #JohnWayne #GaryCooper #GoldenAgeOfHollywood #HollywoodHistory #Westerns

An Evening with the Wayne Family 🍷🤠 Join us Sunday, May 25th for an unforgettable night of food, wine, and storytelling in the Fort Worth Stockyards. Enjoy a Duke-inspired meal with curated wine pairings from Wayne Family Estate—including a limited-edition label—plus live music by Moses Rangel, art by Buck Taylor, and dessert served with Gold Handle Coffee. 🎟️ Includes museum tour from 4:30–6:00 PM. Space is limited—reserve your seat now. Link in bio. #JohnWayne #FortWorthStockyards #WesternLifestyle #WineDinner #JohnWayneExperience

John Wayne: Actor. Father. Outdoorsman. ⚓️🎣 When he wasn’t on set, Duke loved spending time with his family aboard his beloved converted naval minesweeper, the Wild Goose. From deep-sea fishing and cruising the Pacific to exploring remote coastlines, these were the moments where he could just be Dad. The Wild Goose wasn’t just a boat—it was Duke’s escape, his sanctuary, and a place where he made lasting memories with the people who mattered most. This rare archival footage, courtesy of the John Wayne: An American Experience Museum, offers a glimpse into the personal side of a Hollywood legend. #JohnWayne #FamilyMan #AdventureLifestyle #WesternLegend #JohnWayneExperience

Happy Cinco de Mayo, Pilgrim! John Wayne loved visiting Mexico on his converted Naval minesweeper, the Wild Goose, and filming in Durango. His preferred drink? Tequila on the rocks with a twist of lemon, as he shared with Esquire magazine. Craft classic drinks with the John Wayne Cocktail Book—the first official cocktail book inspired by the life and legacy of the Duke. With 70+ recipes for cocktails and bar bites, you’ll find drinks inspired by characters like Rooster Cogburn and Big Jake McCandles. We recommend using Duke Spirits and Wayne Family Estate Wines to make your cocktails! Get your copy today at jwstockandsupply.com or at our flagship John Wayne Stock & Supply store in the Fort Worth Stockyards, Texas. What’s your beverage of choice? Let us know in the comments! #JohnWayne #CincoDeMayo #CocktailBook #DukeSpirits #WesternLifestyle #JohnWayne #CinoDeMayo #CocktailBook #CocktailRecipe #Mexico

Better luck next time 😅 The War Wagon, tonight at 10p ET.

Teachers, this one’s for you! 🍎 Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week with FREE admission to John Wayne: An American Experience—our immersive museum in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards. 📅 May 4–10, 2025 🕘 Open daily | 9 AM – 6 PM Explore the story of a true American icon, and thank you for all you do. 👏 #JohnWayne #TeacherAppreciationWeek #FortWorthStockyards #JohnWayneExperience #AmericanIcons

The Countdown Begins 🤠⏳ John Wayne Day returns May 24–26 in Fort Worth, Texas. But this celebration reaches far beyond the Stockyards. What started as a small family gathering has become a living tribute—where fans, historians, and the Wayne family come together to honor a legacy that still inspires. “It’s become a major celebration for people who love and respect my father’s legacy,” says Ethan Wayne. “His birthday has become a gathering point for fans.” Start the countdown with us! Read the full story at the link in our bio 🔗 #JohnWayne #JohnWayneDay #VisitFortWorth #WesternHeritage #MyJohnWayneMoment

Though many questioned John Wayne’s exemption from military service during World War II, the decision was not entirely his fault. Duke was classified as 3-A (family deferment) due to his age (34) and family status at the time of Pearl Harbor. Despite this, he repeatedly wrote to John Ford, asking to be placed in Ford's military unit, but Ford continually postponed it until after one more film. Wayne did not try to prevent his reclassification to 1-A (draft eligible), but Republic Pictures, where he was under contract, fought hard to keep him. President Herbert J. Yates even threatened Duke with a lawsuit if he left, and Republic intervened with the Selective Service to request his deferment. During the war, John Wayne dedicated his time to supporting the troops, serving Thanksgiving dinners at the Hollywood Canteen, touring with the USO in the South Pacific, and portraying the American soldier with dignity and courage. After Christmas 1942, he began a three-month USO tour across Australia, New Britain, and New Guinea. Decades later, Duke continued to visit troops on the frontlines, including in Vietnam, where he spent time with soldiers in the trenches. It was a way for him to engage with everyday soldiers on a personal level, offering morale and support during an active conflict. #JohnWayne #USO #WWIIVeterans #HollywoodLegend #SupportOurTroops

"Looking back is a bad habit." —John Wayne as Rooster Cogburn in True Grit (1969). John Wayne is pictured with his youngest son Ethan Wayne in Ridgway, Colorado on the set of the Western cinematic classic, True Grit. True Grit was the highest-grossing film of John Wayne’s career in which he had the lead role—only How the West Was Won (1962) and The Longest Day (1962) earned more in unadjusted figures. Celebrate the 55th anniversary of True Grit with the exclusive three-piece John Wayne Gold Handle Mug Series, inspired by Duke’s legendary tradition of gifting gold handle mugs to his cast and crew as a thank you after filming. Each 10 oz ceramic mug features a hand-painted 12 karat gold handle, John Wayne’s signature, and unique artwork crafted by Dougie Mann. Limited to only 400 pieces per design, this collector’s set is the ultimate tribute to one of the most enduring Westerns in cinematic history. The final mug in the series honors the bond between father and son, featuring artwork inspired by a behind-the-scenes moment from True Grit, where both John and Ethan Wayne wore eye patches—a nostalgic nod to legacy and family. A meaningful gift for Mother’s Day or Father’s Day. Ships this week! Shop now at jwstockandsupply.com or at our flagship John Wayne Stock & Supply store in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards, Texas. #JohnWayne #TrueGrit #TheDuke #WesternMovies #ClassicCinema

Sweet dreams, cowpokes. 😴 Set your DVR for The Horse Soldiers, tonight at 10p ET.

Thursday 5/22, 6:30pm at @themodernfw: @cowtownmovieclassics is partnering with @johnwayneofficial for a very special screening of THE BIG TRAIL (1930), the western epic that introduced Marion Robert Morrison to the world as a movie star: John Wayne. Photographed in an early widescreen format using 70mm film, THE BIG TRAIL paints a larger-than-life portrait of western expansion, decades before Cinemascope and other similar formats became the norm. In honor of the film’s 95th anniversary the Duke’s son, veteran actor PATRICK WAYNE (Young Guns, Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger, The Searchers), will be in attendance, courtesy of @johnwaynecancerfoundation. Tickets for this special screening are $5 (FREE for Modern members) and are available at the museum’s admission desk or to buy at TheModern.org. @johnwayneofficial #johnwayne #theduke #cowboylife #cowboyculture #johnford #classicfilm #tcm #oldhollywood #vintagehollywood #themodernartmuseumoffortworth #fortworth #fortworthfilm #dfwfilm #cowtownmovieclassics #western #patrickwayne #johnwayneanamericanexperience #johnwayneae

Stagecoach gear, inspired by John Wayne. Rugged. Timeless. Festival-ready. Shop the collection before the gates open at @stagecoach. Link in bio to shop 🔗 #Stagecoach #JohnWayne #WesternStyle

Rugged, timeless, ready for the desert. The Stagecoach Collection is here. Shop gear inspired by John Wayne and make your entrance count at @stagecoach. Visit jwstockandsupply.com to gear up. #JohnWayne #Stagecoach #StagecoachFestival #WesternStyle #FestivalFit

Today marks the 63rd Anniversary of the release of The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962). ​​​​​​​​​ Jimmy Stewart, John Ford, and John Wayne are pictured in a behind the scenes photo taken on the set of the film. In its review, The New York Times heralded Duke as a paragon of the Western genre, writing, “Mr. Wayne again proves, if it is necessary at this late date, that he can sit a horse well, shoot from the hip and throw a haymaker with the best of them.” The Stetson that John Wayne wore in the film is currently on display at the John Wayne: An American Experience Museum in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards, Texas. We are open 7 days per week, from 9am to 6pm. Please visit johnwayneae.com to purchase tickets or to gift a ticket to Western film fan. #JohnWayne #JohnWayneExperience #JohnFord #JimmyStewart #ItsAStetson @stetsonusa

Happy Easter Pilgrim! John Wayne dressed as the Easter bunny on Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In in 1972. ​​​​​​​​ "They handed me you guys as a present, a regular easter basket." —John Wayne Do you know which John Wayne film that quote is from? Let us know in the comments! The last slide features a script cover from "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In." This show aired on NBC Television from 1967-1973. The script cover features a psychedelic print and is embossed with "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In" and "John Wayne," the script was written by head writer Paul W. Keyes. It is presented here courtesy of the John Wayne Archive / the John Wayne: An American Experience Museum. #JohnWayne #EasterBunny #HappyEaster #RowanAndMartinsLaughIn #JohnWayneExperience

He can hop however he wants 🐇 #johnwayne #laughin #easter 🎥: John Wayne & Cast, ROWAN & MARTIN'S LAUGH-IN . . . #bunnysuit #jokes #comedy #comedyclassic #classictv