Wyoming History

Pony Express riders will pick up Christmas cards and letters. They will get the special Pony Express stamp and be delivered to the postal system.

Amelia Earhart fell in love with the DD Ranch outside Meeteesee, WY after staying there in 1934

Due to repeated "violations of wartime rationing restrictions" in the area, the cities of Casper and Cheyenne temporarily outlawed the sale of coffee.

One of travel vlogger Harald Baldr's latest videos is a review/ tour of the historic wild west hotel called "The Occidental Hotel" in Buffalo, Wyoming.

Fort Bridger is one of Wyoming's most historic sites. Established as a trading post in 1842, it became a popular resting place for weary travelers on the Oregon, California, and Mormon Trails. It's also the final resting place of Wyoming's most legendary dog, "Thornburgh"...

From humble roots, born into slavery in Virginia, he became one of the wealthiest men in the west and a prominent pioneer for civil rights.

Wyoming is proud of it's history and for good reason, the history is incredible and there are many ways for you to enjoy it.

August 1, 1985, a tragic flash flood in Cheyenne claimed 12 lives and caused over $60 million in property damage.

August 1, 1985, a tragic flash flood in Cheyenne claimed 12 lives and caused over $60 million in property damage.

In 1909, organizers held a car race at Frontier Days. Sadly, the "Cheyenne 200" would become one of the most shocking moments in CFD history.