Welcome to the living history of Wyoming

The Wyoming Historical Society, in its current form, began in 1953 and is made up of supporters from all over the world. The Society is open to anyone, an individual, company, or institution, interested in history of Wyoming and the West. Voting membership is included with a yearly minimum donation. The Wyoming Historical Society is an educational non-profit, donation driven organization that is dedicated to preserving, exploring, and sharing Wyoming's History for the benefit and enjoyment of all generations. Our vision is to ensure that Wyoming's past remains accessible to present and future generations..

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CALL FOR EVERYDAY STORIES

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Mary C. Carbone (aka Marie Montain)
The Wyoming Historical Society (WHS) announced Monday, August 18, 2025 a statewide initiative to collect and preserve firsthand accounts, personal stories, and photographs of the "Everyday Histories" of Wyomingites.  Please visit our Everyday Histories page here for more information.

2025 WHS AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED!

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2025 Awards Logo

 

The Annual Awards Luncheon took place on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at the Historic Sheridan Inn.  This year's awards program has been particularly exceptional, with a record number of nominations received from all corners of Wyoming. These submissions highlight the passionate and diverse efforts of countless local historical societies, dedicated volunteers, and talented artists. Each project submitted truly embodies the core of our mission to preserve and promote Wyoming's history.

To see the full list of winners, please click here.

Check out our most recent Newsletter

2025 WHS Annual Awards Winners Each year, the Wyoming Historical Society hosts an awards program which recognizes the work individuals and organizations have completed which promotes Wyoming History.

2025 Homsher Grant Recipients Each year, the Homsher Grant committee awards grants to historians who are researching the people, places and events in Wyoming History. 

WHAT CAN YOU DO?
WYOMING HISTORY IN ART

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2026 CALENDAR NOW AVAILALBE!

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Upcoming Events around Wyoming

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Big Horn City Historical Society Meeting

1 PM

Big Horn Woman’s Club, Big Horn, WY

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SCLT Explore History - Unearthing Stories Together: Dinosaurs, Tribal Knowledge, and Shared History, featuring Thomas Hebert, Exec Director of Natural History Museum of Wyoming

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

The HUB on Smith, Sheridan, WY

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Ambassador’s Ribbon Cutting for Natural History Museum of Wyoming

8:45 am

Natural History Museum of Wyoming, 1 Whitney Way, Leslie F. Mohns Building on Sheridan College Campus

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Trivia Night hosted by Washakie Museum

6:30 PM

Green Hills Restaurant & Bar, 1485 Airport Rd, Worland, WY

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