Wyoming Archaeology Celebration Today

Governor Matt Mead proclaimed September, Wyoming Archaeology Awareness Month and in that spirit, you can join The Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office at the historic Wyoming Territorial Prison for a day of family fun celebrating and learning about archaeology. As their site says:

“Meet local archaeologists, ask questions, find answers and get “hands-on” with these experts. Free and open to the public.”

Today, Saturday, September 12, 2015 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site 975 Snowy Range Road, Laramie, Wyoming 82070 (307) 745-6161.

Performances by Wind River Dancers at noon and 1:45.

Eastern Shoshone storyteller Willie LeClair will perform

All day demonstrations of traditional blacksmithing methods

There are other all day events for all ages as well.

Celebrated annually in September, Wyoming Archaeology Awareness Month (WAAM) is a series of statewide activities and programs devoted to discussing archaeological issues and to educating the public about the importance of preserving and protecting Wyoming’s archaeological heritage. September 2015 marks the 25th anniversary of archaeology awareness promotion in Wyoming. The centerpiece of WAAM is the poster they produce every year.

Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office