Programs
Circle Up Along the Wind River
March 21 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
free
Join the staff of the Dubois Museum for this Wyoming Community Bank Discovery Speakers Series Program on Friday, March 21 at 6:00 p.m.
Join Twila Blakeman who will speak at the Dennison Lodge about when she and her husband came to town with 5 children and started the first KOA in Dubois in 1965, and the many changes that occurred in town until she became the mayor of Dubois.
This program is free and open to the public.
Photo Credit: Circle-Up Camper Court Postcard, 1969
“The Murder of Andrew Jackson”
June 4 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
free
The Riverton Museum is hosting Mark Stratmoen for this Wyoming Community Bank Discovery Speaker Series on June 4th from 6-7pm.
Historian and former Fremont County coroner Mark Stratmoen will be telling the story of Andrew Jackson Cooper, a man who stood up against the “Cattle Barons’ of the Wyoming Stock Growers Assocation, and was subsequently murdered along the Sweetwater in 1889. Not many are more qualified to talk about a murder 135 years ago in territorial Wyoming than a coroner and historian. Character assassination, slander, journalism bias, political pressure, this seems like a story from modern times. Instead, this is the history of Andrew Jackson Cooper in the Old Wild West.
This event is free and open to the public.
“J.B. Okie Manor Adventure Trek”
September 6 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
$10.00
Join the Riverton Museum on September 6th at 9am for a Wind River Visitors Council Adventure Trek to the J.B. Okie Manor.
Join the Riverton Museum for our most popular annual Adventure Trek. Experience a rare tour of the sheep tycoon’s mansion built out in Lost Cabin, Wyoming, in 1901. Learn about the history of J. B. Okie, his family, the history of the manor, and the details of the home.
Bring your own sack lunch and water. Arrive at the Riverton Museum before 9am, we will drive over to the Okie Manor in Lost Cabin as a group and begin the tour at 10. The tour will last for roughly 3 hours, expect to return back at the Riverton Museum around 2pm. Everyone is responsible for bringing their own water and lunch. Total cost of admission is $10 per person.
Call the museum at 1-307-856-2665 for any questions and to book your reservation.
Jack Schmidt Cowboy Poetry
October 8 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
free
The Riverton Museum is hosting Jack Schmidt for this Wyoming Community Bank Discovery Speaker Series on October 8th from 6-7pm.
Learn about the historic practice of Cowboy Poetry from Jack Schmidt! Jack Schmidt will be talking about the history of cowboy poetry, how it affected people, and where the practice of cowboy poetry is headed. Jack has been reciting cowboy poetry for decades now, carrying on the tradition of many famous cowboys like Tim McCoy.
This event is free and open to the public.
For more information call the Riverton Museum at 307-856-2665.
“Fremont Haunts By Alma Law”
October 15 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
free
Riverton Museum Annual Pumpkin Trail
October 18 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
free
The Riverton Museum is holding its annual pumpkin trail event on October 18th from 5-8pm.
Stop by the Riverton Museum at any time from 5-8pm on October 18th to vote for your favorite pumpkins carved by local organizations and businesses in Riverton. You can also enjoy free hot chocolate and cookies, compliments of the Riverton Museum.
This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Riverton Museum at 307-856-2665.
“Haunted Downtown Adventure Trek”
October 18 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
$10.00
“9th Annual Fall Fun Fest”
October 25 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
free
The Riverton Museum is holding its 9th Annual Fall Fun Fest sponsored by Bailey Tire and Auto Service for their Children’s Exploration Series on October 25th from 2-4pm.
Come to the Riverton Museum in your costume to get your picture taken in front of our Halloween backdrop! Enjoy free cookies, hot chocolate, fun Halloween themed games, crafts, and explore our museum free of charge!
This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Riverton Museum at 307-856-2665.
“Santa’s Workshop”
December 13 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
$7.00
The Riverton Museum is holding its annual Santa’s Workshop and Open House sponsored by Bailey Tire and Auto Service for their Children’s Exploration Series on December 13th from 2-4pm.
Visit the Riverton Museum from any time between 10am-4pm on December 13th to explore free of charge for our open house, and enjoy a holiday discount in our gift shop. Between 2-4pm, the Riverton Museum will set up fun crafts for kids, free hot chocolate and cookies, and you can purchase a special toy from Santa’s Workshop to assemble and paint at the museum. The total cost for each toy is $7 while supplies last. Materials and paint will be provided.
For more information, call the Riverton Museum at 307-856-2665.
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