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June 2021
Dubois Museum: Kids Corner #1: Explore Mason Draw
Kids hike in the outdoors while learning about plants, birds, animals, rocks, and the different ways sediments deposit in stream beds. Bring water, snack, sunscreen, cap, jacket, and bug spray. Kids will need transportation so adults are encouraged to attend. Weekly educational crafts and fun for the younger ones. Bailey Tire/Pit Stop Children's Exploration Series. Reservations and details: 307-455-2284. All ages welcome.
Find out more »Riverton Museum: Yellowstone: Native American Archeology in the National Park
Professor of Anthropology Doug MacDonald led an effort to understand the Native American history and prehistory of Yellowstone as revealed by archaeological research done at nearly 2,000 survey and excavation sites. Wyoming Community Bank Discovery Speakers Series. Reservations required: 307-856-2665.
Find out more »Dubois Museum: Kid’s Corner #2: Ice Cream
Dubois Kid's Corner #2 is all about Ice Cream. I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream. Learn the science of making ice cream while you make your own. Bring oven mitts – making ice cream is COLD work. All ages welcome. Bailey Tire/Pit Stop Children's Exploration. *Each Wednesday kids will learn about a different topic related to the Wind River Valley at the Dubois Museum.
Find out more »Dubois Museum: Prisoner of War Camps Across America
Dubois Museum: Prisoner of War Camps Across America. Kathy Kirkpatrick lectures at conferences on topics including "Italian Research in America and Italy", "Enemy Alien Camps Across America", and "Prisoner of War Camps Across America". Wyoming Community Bank Speakers Series.
Find out more »Riverton Museum: Children’s Archeology Day
The whole family can dig into the field of Archeology with a dig box, wall painting, snacks, crafts, and more. Bailey Tire/Pit Stop Children’s Exploration Series. Reservations required: 307-856-2665.
Find out more »Dubois Museum: Kids Corner: #3 Archaeology Dig
Fun for the whole family on an archaeology dig into the field of archeology with a dig box, wall painting, snacks, crafts, and more. Kids Corner each Wednesday teaches kids about a different topic related to the Wind River Valley. Bailey Tire/Pit Stop Children's Exploration program. Reservations: 307-455-2284.
Find out more »Dubois Museum: Kids Corner: #4 Flint Napping with Rock Candy
How do you make tools like points and knives from rocks? It’s called flint napping. Learn how to nap your own tools using rock candy. The best part is you can eat the shavings. Each Wednesday kids will learn about a different topic related to the Wind River. Bailey Tire/Pit Stop Children's Exploration. Questions; 307-455-2284
Find out more »Pioneer Museum: Wyoming: A History of the American West
Wyoming historian and author Sam Lightner author of a new book tells how Wyoming defines the west. Home of the Mountain Men, the Immigrant Trail, Red Cloud's War, and the birthplace of American Women's right to vote. Butch Cassidy, the Pony Express, and the Union Pacific Railroad all became legends. Colorful and influential events of the American West happened here and Lightner's entertaining new book tells all. Wyoming Community Bank Discovery Speakers Series. Details: 307-332-3339
Find out more »Riverton Museum: Castle Gardens Adventure Trek
Host Craig Bromley points out sacred petroglyphs. Learn the Bureau of Land Management’s efforts to preserve them This trek requires a good amount of walking Please dress accordingly. Due to COVID-19 must provide their own transportation. Meet at the Riverton Museum to begin the drive to Castle Gardens. Everyone is responsible for bringing their own sack lunch and water. Wind River Visitors Council Adventure Trek Series. Reservations required: 307-856-2665.
Find out more »Lander Pioneer Museum: Atlantic City Cemetery Trek
Meet at the Pioneer Museum and take a bus to Atlantic City for a walkthrough of the cemetery. Hosted by Barbara Townsend. Learn the colorful history of some of the notable residents. Wind River Visitors Council Adventure Trek. Reservations required.
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