Welcome to the online home of the Wyoming Historical Society!
We’re glad you stopped by! The Wyoming Historical Society, in its current form, began in 1953 and is made up of supporters from all over the world.
As part of our ongoing efforts to preserve the past for today and tomorrow, we provide events, funding, and other initiatives and opportunities for scholars and lovers of Wyoming History.
Our initiatives span publications, conferences, and partnerships with other organizations who maintain and celebrate our state’s past. There’s so much more to explore — take a look around and feel free to get in touch if you need anything specific!
Latest News & Announcements
Upcoming Events
Make a little history of your own — there’s plenty to do around the state!
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Wyoming Historical Society (WHS) 2nd Annual Conference & 73rd Annual Meeting
Visit our landing page for more information! Register at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/73rd-annual-conference
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WHS Okie Mansion/Lost Cabin TREK
Step into the Wind River country to explore the fascinating contrast between Gilded Age ambition and frontier conflict. Before departing Riverton, learn about the hallowed grounds of the Bates Battlefield. This trek takes you to the legendary Lost Cabin, the…
Latest Blog Posts
From staff stories to collected tales from around the state, we’ve collected a little something for everyone.
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History Hub Launches with Three New Series
The Society’s central online destination for discovering, sharing and connecting with the authentic, diverse history of Wyoming.
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Ghost Towns of the Sweetwater: A Weekend Itinerary
Pioneer trails, ghost towns and historic main streets, with the human story behind the stone.
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Oasis in the Desert
The Road Ahead and the Path Behind:Heritage Tourism and the Spirit of Little America Wednesday, February 25, 2026 As the dust settles on this year’s Wyoming Governor’s Hospitality and Tourism Convention, many of us…
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Shoshoni – Crossroads of Wyoming
The Crossroads of Wyoming: A History of Shoshoni In the vast, sage-brushed heart of the Wind River Basin, where the high-altitude sun bleaches the land and the wind whispers through the jagged shadows of the Owl…
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Aladdin Store
A History of the Aladdin General Store In the far northeastern corner of Wyoming, where the rolling plains begin to buckle and fold into the pine-covered Black Hills, sits a community that is less of a…
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Devils Tower (Bear Lodge)
Bears and Stars Rising from the Earth – Devils Tower / Bear Lodge National Monument Rising 1,267 feet above the Belle Fourche River in the northeastern corner of Wyoming, Devils Tower is a geological anomaly that…
The Korell Center for Wyoming Heritage
Where Wyoming’s wild and human histories meet.
Formerly the Wind River Heritage Center, the newly minted Korell Center for Wyoming Heritage serves as the official museum and cultural center of the Wyoming Historical Society, thanks to a generous gift.
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