Trails Center announces Holiday on the Homestead 2018: Wyoming: Beacon of the West
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CASPER, Wyo. - Discover diverse cultures of the West, operate model railroad trains, enjoy tasty treats at the Prairie Sweet Shop, make beautiful snowflakes and paper lanterns, decorate cookies and so much more at the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center!
The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center’s annual “Holiday on the Homestead” event will be held on Saturday, December 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The celebration will feature an assortment of festive activities that connect people of all ages to America’s public lands and their natural and cultural heritage!
The celebration is free and open to the public. However, visitors are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to benefit the local non-profit, Wyoming Food for Thought Project. Needed items include: peanut butter, fruit cups, cereal boxes, ramen noodles, and granola bars. Wyoming Food for Thought Project is an independently run organization founded on the idea that a local solution to hunger is possible.
“Holiday on the Homestead is a wonderful opportunity to share the season with the community,” said Trails Center Director Chris Wilkinson. “This year’s annual event will highlight Wyoming’s achievements which stand out as a beacon for the West. Come enjoy time with your family while learning about the history of the place we call home.”
Contingent upon the weather and while supplies last, the following is a list of activities:
• Paper Lantern Making - create your own personal beacon for your home.
• Prairie Sweet Shop - enjoy wonderful melted chocolates from a Dutch oven.
• Ornament Making - learn to make various ornaments.
• Cookie Decorating - design your own tasty holiday cookie.
• National Pony Express Association Members - interact with Pony Express Riders.
• Military Encampment - join living historians as they portray military life on the frontier.
• Live Christmas Trees - enjoy the beauty of several decorated Christmas Trees.
• Live Pioneer Music with Anna, Rachel & Friends: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
• Basque Performances: Buffalo Basque Club 1-2 p.m. Enjoy the music, dancing, and history of the Basque culture in Wyoming.
• Hang out with Seymour the Antelope - Seymour raises awareness about the importance of connecting children and families with nature and public lands.
• WY Gingerbread House Competition - enter homemade versions of Wyoming houses by 9:30 a.m. to be judged by the visitors. Sponsored by the National Historic Trails Center Foundation.
For more information regarding Holiday on the Homestead, please call 307-261-7780.
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.