Trails Center to host living history event June 8 and 9
Event Description
CASPER, Wyo. – Experience life as a pioneer this weekend at the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center with old fashioned pioneer games, music, and more.
From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 9, living history re-enactors with the Merchant family will be at the Trails Center to showcase pioneer life along the trail. Step back in time with special activities throughout both days, including games and music, and learn about life on the pioneer trail in their pioneer camp.
Event Schedule
- Saturday, June 8, and Sunday, June 9: Civilian Pioneer Living History Camp
- 10 a.m. – Pioneer Games
- 12 p.m. – Pioneer Music
- 2 p.m. – Life on the Trails
- Saturday, June 8 at 11 a.m.: Riding the Pony Express (Junior Ranger Program)
To stay up to date on summer programs at the Trails Center, follow BLM Wyoming on Facebook or X, or visit the BLM’s Trails Center website at https://www.blm.gov/learn/interpretive-centers/national-historic-trails-interpretive-center.
For questions, call the Trails Center at 307-261-7780.
The Trails 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.