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September 2022
“Castle Gardens Adventure Trek”
The Riverton Museum will host Craig Bromley for this Wind River Visitors Council Adventure Trek Series. View the petroglyphs at Castle Gardens and learn about the Bureau of Land Management’s efforts to preserve them. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the Riverton Museum at (307) 856-2665. $20 per person. This trek requires a good amount of walking. Transportation is provided round trip from the Riverton Museum. Everyone is responsible to bring their own sack lunch and water.
Find out more »Honor and Remember Service
The National Museum of Military Vehicles is hosting its inaugural Honor and Remember Service. The goal of the Honor and Remember program is to perpetually recognize the sacrifice of America’s military fallen service members and their families. All honorees have a Wyoming connection. For guests who also wish to tour the museum, there will be no admission charged on September 11.
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3rd Annual Apple City Festival
Lander was known as the “Apple City” for the high number of orchards and the apples – an important part of the agricultural economy in this area. A wonderful part of Lander’s history will be explored with speakers, an apple pie contest (cash prizes), local apple cider and apple samples, kids crafts, and a petting zoo. Bailey Tire/Pit Stop Children’s Exploration Series.
Find out more »“Children’s Archaeology Day”
Explore the field of archeology by getting your hands dirty and doing your own archeological dig. Take home your very own artifact! Admission is free for this Baileys Tire & Auto Service Children’s Exploration Series. Call (307) 856-2665 for details.
Find out more »October 2022
“Grounded”
Restoring our world through a Sacred Harmony with the earth and each other. A touring exhibition of 15 contemporary artists from Indigenous American tribes traditionally based in and around the Great Plains.
Find out more »GROUNDED Arts Initiative Opening & Reception
Restoring our world through a Sacred Harmony with the earth and each other. A touring exhibition of 15 contemporary artists from Indigenous American tribes traditionally based in and around the Great Plains.
Find out more »Fremont Haunts by Alma Law
Come to the Riverton Museum for one of the most popular annual talks! Local educator and collector of ghost stories, Alma Law, presents some of the most eerie, interesting, and entertaining stories and urban legends from Riverton and the surrounding areas.
Find out more »Wind River Valley Arts Guild Exhibition: Molly Moore – WILD SOUL
Beauty on the Wild Side by Molly Moore
Find out more »Halloween Night at the Museum
The Pioneer Museum in Lander is hosting its annual Halloween Night at the Museum again this year as part of the Bailey Tire/Pit Stop Children's Exploration Series. Both evenings are filled with frighteningly cool decoration, spooky stories, crafts, hay rides, hot coco, treats and a campfire for roasting. Costumes are encouraged, children of all ages are welcome. Cost is $4 per person.
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