Trails Center to host Living History event on April 27 and 28
1501 N Poplar St.
Casper, WY 82601
United States
Event Description
CASPER, Wyo. – Visit the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center on April 27 and 28 for a weekend full of fashion and fun, brought to you by the Natrona County High School Junior ROTC and local reenactment group, the Platte Bridge Company.
Junior ROTC students will present “The Evolution of the United States Army Uniform,” at 12 p.m. on Saturday. From Civil War-era garb worn by soldiers stationed around mid-1800s Casper, to World War I dough boys and Desert Storm troops, the students will showcase various phases of the United States Army’s military uniforms from past to present. Presenters will also provide interpretive information from each era during the performance.
At 2 p.m., the Platte Bridge Company will take you on a trip back in time with a special presentation on women’s fashion of the mid-1800s. The Company will be on hand throughout both days with period games, letter writing, and much more.
The Trails Center has resumed summer hours! The Trails Center is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and admission is always free.
To stay up to date on programs happening throughout the season, follow BLM Wyoming on Facebook or X (formerly Twitter). For more information, contact the Trails Center at 307-261-7780.
The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center is open 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MST.
1501 N Poplar St., Casper, WY 82601.
Admission is Free
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.