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July 2021
Dubois Museum: Butch Cassidy
Bill Betenson speaks about Butch’s time in Wyoming. He covers his first appearance in Fremont County in 1889, his time on Horse Creek, later arrest, trials, incarceration, release, Wyoming robberies, and his possible return after South America. Wyoming Community Bank Speakers Series.
Find out more »“Butch Cassidy” by Bill Betenson
Bill Betenson will present "Butch Cassidy" on Thursday, July 23rd at 7pm as part of the Wyoming Community Bank Speakers Series at the Pioneer Museum in Lander. Join us as we welcome Bill Betenson who will speak about Butch's time in Wyoming covering his first appearance in Fremont County in 1889, his time on Horse Creek, later arrest, trials, incarceration, release, Wyoming robberies and his possible return after South America.
Find out more »South Pass City Paint the Town Red
Enjoy historical cocktails in a historic saloon with Backwards Distilling Company & the Low Water String Band. Reservations required.
Find out more »August 2021
Legion Post #81 Path of Honor Veterans’ Memorial
The official dedication ceremony for the Legion Post #81 Path of Honor Veterans' Memorial. All are welcome to honor veterans of the Wind River Reservation at this event from 10:30am-12pm. Frank B. Wise Plaza, 3 Ethete Rd. arbowag@gmail.com facebook.com/WRRVeteransMemorial
Find out more »Pioneer Museum: Miners Delight Adventure Trek
Tour the historic ghost town and gold mining community of Miners Delight in the historic South Pass City/Atlantic City area. Explore Wyoming’s most significant gold mining area. Meet at the museum - bus to Miners Delight. Limited to 28 people. Wind River Visitors Council Adventure Trek. Reservations: 307-332-3339
Find out more »South Pass City History Hunt: Family Scavenger Hunt
Grab the family and join the hunt. Clues will be given through the “voices” of former South Pass City residents. Learn their history & find the scavenger hunt items in town, on the Flood & Hindle walking trail & even up to the Carissa mill. A team is 1-4 people. $20 per team.
Find out more »September 2021
Riverton Museum: Northern Arapaho Tribe’s Historic Preservation Cemetery Mapping Project
The tribal cemetery mapping project began in the summer of 2019 to map every cemetery to identify every grave on the Wind River Reservation to help families identify relatives whom they previously had trouble locating. Wyoming Community Bank Discovery Speakers Series.
Find out more »Rendezvous at the Riverwalk
Festival to honor those who lost their lives 9/11/01 and to recognize our first responders. Learn more at: https://www.facebook.com/events/2697961543623648?ref=110
Find out more »November 2021
Riverton Museum: Miseducation of Thanksgiving
Dr. Victoria (Rosie) Sprague. Traditional education about the first Thanksgiving of the Indigenous Peoples. The origins of the holiday, the foods we eat in celebration, and the misconceptions. Wyoming Community Bank Discovery Speakers Series.
Find out more »Lander Art Center: Art of Home: Native American Art Show, Opening Reception
Meet the artists and enjoy the Art of Home: Native American Art Show Celebrating Wind River opening reception. Exhibit on display through Dec. 18.
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