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June 2019
Riverton Museum: Trek to the Tie Treating Plant
This historic trek walks along the old railroad tracks site down to the location where the rail ties were treated before being shipped out. Bring water and good walking shoes. Registrations required.
Find out more »Riverton Museum: Kettle and Crackers
Wyoming Community Bank Discovery Speakers Series: Kettle and Crackers: Oil Refineries in Wyoming. Robert King talks on the history of Wyoming oil refineries.
Find out more »Riverton Museum: Shoshoni Cemetery Trek
Take the popular Wind River Visitors Council Adventure Trek to the Shoshoni Cemetery. Discover some of the local legends from Shoshoni, Riverton and Fremont County. Depart the Riverton Museum. Reservations required.
Find out more »July 2019
Riverton Museum: The Eagle and the Rabbit: Predator and Prey in the Sagebrush Sea
Join Dr. Preston, Senior Curator Emeritus and Senior Scientist with the Draper Natural History Museum at the renowned Buffalo Bill Center of the West, to explore the secrets of sagebrush environments. Learn how the great eagle’s lifestyle in Wyoming’s sagebrush country compares with other regions and landscapes across the western United States. A Wyoming Community […]
Find out more »Riverton Museum: Castle Gardens Trek
Take the Wind River Visitors Council Adventure Trek to visit amazing rock art petroglyphs at Castle Gardens. Trek begins at the Riverton Museum. Transportation provided to the site. Reservations required.
Find out more »August 2019
Riverton Museum: Make your SuperHero Cuffs
Learn about some of the men and women that established the Riverton community. A Children’s Exploration Series program. Design your very own superhero cuffs to take home! Registrations required. Limit 12 participants ages six and up. A Bailey Tire/Pit Stop Children's ExplorationSeries program.
Find out more »Riverton Museum: Historic Downtown Tour
Explore a number of historic downtown Riverton buildings. Meet at the Riverton Museum. A Wind River Visitors Council Adventure Trek. Registration required.
Find out more »September 2019
Riverton Museum: Kid’s Tin Candle Lanterns
Before electricity there were candles, but how did you use them to help light up the darkness? Kids will craft their very own tin lantern. Registration required. Only 10 spots available. $4 per child/$5 per adult.
Find out more »Riverton Museum: Uranium in Fremont County History talk
Collections Manager Zach Larsen presents this program on the incredible history of the uranium industry in Fremont County. A Wyoming Community Bank Discovery Speakers Series.
Find out more »Riverton Museum: J.B. Okie Manor Trek
J.B. Okie was a very prominent and successful sheep ranch in Fremont County. See a spectacular example of early 20th century architecture. A Wind River Visitors Council Adventure Trek. Advanced registrations: 15 spots on this trek. Transportation provided.
Find out more »October 2019
Riverton Museum: Haunted Downtown Walking Tour
Museum Staff share some of the haunted myths and legends that surround some of the historical Riverton structures. A Wind River Visitors Council Adventure Trek Series. Registrations required.
Find out more »Riverton Museum: Ghost Stories, Urban Myths and Legends
Alma Law has gathered spooky myths from around Fremont County. He and his English Honor Students wrote the book titled: “Fremont Haunts” - a portion of this will be in the program. A Wyoming Community Bank Discovery Speakers Series program.
Find out more »November 2019
Riverton Museum: What’s the Deal about J.B. Okie?
Zane Fross, caretaker for the Okie Manor in Lost Cabin, will present on the life of one of Fremont County’s famous Sheep Barons. Wyoming Community Bank Discovery Speakers Series.
Find out more »December 2019
Riverton Museum: Christmas Open House
Enjoy some hot cocoa and Christmas snacks, as well as, discounts in the museum gift store. Free Museum Admission Day.
Find out more »Riverton Museum: Kid’s Christmas Tree Decorations
Make your own historically inspired Christmas decorations. We provide all the materials. Bring your creativity – take home your own ornament. A Bailey Tire/Pit Stop Children's Exploration Series.
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