The Riverton Museum collects, preserves and interprets artifacts that have a direct association with Riverton history, eastern Fremont County communities, the Eastern Shoshone peoples, the Northern Arapaho peoples and regional history as it relates to Fremont County. The Riverton museum also may collect items that represent specific aspects of history and culture that help educate through the exhibits and programing.
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Programs
The Children’s Exploration Series, sponsored by Pit Stop/Bailey Tire & Auto Care provide children with hands-on learning experiences that focus on cultural history and our natural environment. Geology, Archaeology, Native American culture, agriculture and pioneer history are the focus of the programs that children love to participate in.
The Adventure Trek Series, sponsored by the Wind River Visitor’s Council is your opportunity to get into the country to explore, experience and walk in the footsteps of the rugged and independent people who discovered and settled the extraordinary Wind River region.
The Discovery Speaker Series, sponsored by Wyoming Community Bank is your opportunity to have a more in depth look into where we have come from and where we may be going. A very dynamic group of topics are presented, both historic and contemporary themes explored with experts in their respective fields. Programs Schedule
Horned Owl Draper Raptor Experience
Visit the Riverton Museum for this Children's Exploration Event for fun, educational activities, and...
May 31 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm“The Murder of Andrew Jackson Cooper”
Historian and former Fremont County coroner Mark Stratmoen will be telling the story of Andrew Jacks...
June 4 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pmSouth Pass City Adventure Trek
Join the Riverton Museum for a complete day filled with history and exploration at South Pass City. ...
June 7 @ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Riverton Walking Tour
About
Fremont County has a rich history. Beginning in prehistoric times, many have made this area their home - ancient peoples, American Indians, and - through Western Migration - the white man. This tour concerns itself with the settling of the Riverton area by means of its historic buildings.
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Build a brighter future for our past
"The Riverton Museum cares for some amazing artifacts, archival material and photographs. There is such a wonderful story to tell in regard to industry, agriculture, Native American Culture and the development of Western Wyoming. It is long past time we put a priority on those collections and those stories by significantly improving the quality of care, presentation, facility and location. We need a quality facility we can be proud of, that adds value to the community and is accessible to the visiting public"
-Scott Goetz: FCMCD
How To Support
The Wind River Cultural Centers Foundation has been established to help meet the financial needs of the Riverton Museum and ensure its long term success in meeting the goals and realizing the vision of the Riverton Museum. Please consider supporting the Riverton Museum by making your tax deductible donation in support of the Riverton Museum to:
Wind River Cultural Centers Foundation
PO Box 1863
Lander, WY 82520
Atten: Riverton Museum
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