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July 2023
Riverton Museum: “The Mysterious Train Robbery”
In 1899, the Wild Bunch robbed a train outside of Wilcox. Legend has it that they buried their ill-gotten gains somewhere in Fremont County but never came back to retrieve it. The Riverton Museum just unearthed clues that the treasure might be hiding on this very property. Join us in solving the clues to finding Butch Cassidy’s treasure and be prepared for a high-noon water-balloon catch to decide who gets it, weather permitting. Call (307) 856-2665 for more information.
Find out more »Riverton Museum: “Rock Hounding in Fremont County”
“Rock Hounding in Fremont County” with Stan Grove. Wyoming has long been a geologist's delight, thanks to the diversity of its geological history and the abundant bedrock exposures that our dry climate and scarce vegetation make accessible. Not surprisingly, rock and mineral collecting in Wyoming is a rewarding experience for the same reasons. And Fremont County is at the heart of it all. Stan Grove, current president of the Riverton Mineral and Gem Society, takes us on a survey of…
Find out more »Eagle Spirit Singers and Dancers
Watch the Eagle Spirit Singers and Dancers in colorful regalia perform against the backdrop of the Wind River Mountains every Wednesday night through August 9. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, or sit on the benches.
Find out more »Lander Presents Summer Concert Series: Rayland Baxter with special guest Liz Cooper
Lander Presents Summer Concert Series: Rayland Baxter with special guest Liz Cooper. All events start between 5:30 and 6 p.m. Free. Lander City Park.
Find out more »Pioneer Museum: “The Wyoming State Flag and The Women Who Made It Fly”
Presented by Historian Kylie McCormick. A contest with a $20 prize was the humble origins of a state flag with a story traversing through women's suffrage, immigration and World War One. This presentation examines the contributions of Dr. Grace Raymond Hebard and flag designer Verna Keyes in establishing Wyoming's state flag while grappling with questions of citizenship and legacy. This program is free and open to the public. Call the Pioneer Museum (307) 332-3339 for details.
Find out more »Riverton Museum “Sinks Canyon Geology Trek”
Sinks Canyon is a geological wonder known for its river that disappears into a limestone cavern, only to reappear in a trout-filled pool on the opposite side of the canyon a quarter mile downstream. Join the Riverton Museum to learn about the geological features and natural history of Sinks Canyon on this Wind River Visitors Council Adventure Trek Series program. Bring your own sack lunch and water, and wear comfortable hiking shoes, as this trek requires a good amount of…
Find out more »Eagle Spirit Singers and Dancers
Watch the Eagle Spirit Singers and Dancers in colorful regalia perform against the backdrop of the Wind River Mountains every Wednesday night through August 9. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, or sit on the benches.
Find out more »August 2023
Eagle Spirit Singers and Dancers
Watch the Eagle Spirit Singers and Dancers in colorful regalia perform against the backdrop of the Wind River Mountains every Wednesday night through August 9. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, or sit on the benches.
Find out more »Fremont County Museums: First Fridays
Take the kids to any of our Fremont County Museums (Dubois Museum, Pioneer Museum in Lander, Riverton Museum) on the first Friday of every month from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for free admission with at least one paying adult. This program is sponsored by State Farm in Lander (Justus Jacobs) and State Farm in Riverton (Tyler Watson). Happy First Fridays!
Find out more »Eagle Spirit Singers and Dancers
Watch the Eagle Spirit Singers and Dancers in colorful regalia perform against the backdrop of the Wind River Mountains every Wednesday night through August 9. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, or sit on the benches.
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