Wednesday in Wyoming -- August 12, 2026

 

In addition to the bicentennial quilt I showed you last week, the State Museum has other exhibits related to Wyoming's celebration of the country's 200th birthday, including this one.

Although I couldn't decide which quilt square was my favorite, I had no trouble choosing the circular "American Revolution Bicentennial" plaque in the center as my favorite part of this exhibit. I suspect it was the organizers' favorite too, and that's why they placed it where they did. 

Wednesday in Wyoming - August 5, 2026

 

While the country celebrated our semiquincentennial -- and Wyoming definitely did that -- the State Museum also remembered how we celebrated the bicentennial.

I couldn't decide which square on the bicentennial quilt was my favorite. Would it be the Liberty Bell or the state's flag with the bison or maybe the drum? so many choices!

Which would you pick? 

Wednesday in Wyoming - July 29, 2026

 

If (or should I say "when"?) you visit Cheyenne, you might want to take one of the trolley tours. They give you an excellent overview of the historic parts of town along with fascinating anecdotes about the buildings you're seeing. And, during the Halloween and Christmas holiday seasons, there are special themed rides. 

Wednesday in Wyoming - July 22, 2026

 

Last week I blogged about a Frontier Days event that's been discontinued. I'm glad to report that this one hasn't.

During the first weekend of CFD, the local Airforce base, F.E. Warren, hosts Fort D.A. Russell Days. (In case you wondered, D.A. Russell was the original name of the fort that was established at the same time as the city of Cheyenne.)

Back to the main subject. Fort D.A. Russell Days include a number of events from tours of the historic homes complete with people in 19th century dress to this one -- a demonstration of the K9 corps. I wouldn't want to be tackled by one of those dogs!

Wednesday in Wyoming - July 15, 2026

 

How often do you see this many cattle being herded along an interstate? Not very often, I'd guess.

The cattle drive used to be the traditional unofficial start to Cheyenne Frontier Days and took place during the morning of the Sunday before the official start. Unfortunately, due to safety considerations, this event, which I personally found fun to watch, has been discontinued. I'm glad I have pictures of it.

Wednesday in Wyoming - July 8, 2026

 

Have you seen the Wyoming State Seal? Many aspects of the state's history including equal rights and becoming the 44th state as well as its economy (livestock, grain, mines, oil) are portrayed on it.

If you're in Cheyenne, you can find the seal at the State Capitol building. 

Wednesday in Wyoming - July 1, 2026

 

Since America is approaching its semiquincentennial, it seemed appropriate to start the month with a picture of Wyoming's Liberty Bell. This is a full-scale replica of the original symbol of the country's independence.

You might have thought, as I did, that it was erected as part of the bicentennial celebration, but that's not the case. It was one of more than fifty Liberty Bells that the Treasury Department commissioned in 1950 to promote the sale of savings bonds. 

Was the drive successful? I don't know. What I do know is that the bell spent more than sixty years on the grounds of the state capitol before it was taken indoors to be restored. It's now in front of the State Museum.