As part of our EXPLORE section of our mission, each year we offer a trek and accompanying outings during our Annual Conference.  Please see below what we have in store for 2026!

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ONLINE REGISTRATION & TICKET SALES OPEN JULY 15, 2026.

The 2026 Annual Conference and 73rd Annual Meeting will be held October 8-11 in Lander, WY.

Our event is open to the public, TO ALL, Members, Partners, Supporters, and History Enthusiasts alike!

Our Annual Awards Luncheon will be held on Saturday of the Annual Meeting.

The WHS is partnering with the Wind River Cultural Centers Foundation for the "Rare Relic Road Show and Dinner Auction" on Saturday, October 10th.

DON'T WAIT - BOOK YOUR ROOM NOW!

ROOM BLOCKS / WHS RATES

TO BE ANNOUNCED

 

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

This year, Sponsorship Opportunities are available for the WHS Annual Conference.  If you are interested in Sponsoring, please contact us at info@wyshs.org - 307.322.3014, or mail donation to PO Box 33, Riverton, WY, 82501, or click here to pay by credit card.  Selected "Donation to Wyoming Historical Society."

EVENT SCHEDULE

COMING SOON!

Ancient Canvas: Whoop Up Canyon

Whoop Up Canyon Petroglyphs

July 25 | Departs from Newcastle, WY

Experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness one of North America’s most significant prehistoric sites. This exclusive fundraising trek offers rare access to the Whoop Up Canyon Petroglyphs, where ancient carvings etched into the canyon walls tell stories that predate modern memory. This is more than a tour; it is a profound connection to the earliest inhabitants of the plains. Due to the sensitive nature of the site, this journey is strictly limited to 40 participants.  To have the full experience, moderate level hiking is required for about a 1 mile distance round trip.

  • Cost: $250 per person *does not include taxes & fees.
  • Includes: Bus transportation and lunch.
  • Note: Limited to 40 people. This is a primary fundraiser for the Wyoming Historical Society and its programs.
  • Registration: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
  • ROOM BLOCKS:
    Newcastle Lodge

Mansions & Milestones

Okie Manison

October 11 | Departs from Riverton, WY

Step into the Wind River country to explore the fascinating contrast between Gilded Age ambition and frontier conflict. Before departing Riverton, learn about the hallowed grounds of the Bates Battlefield. This trek takes you to the legendary Lost Cabin, the desert empire built by "Sheep King" JB Okie. You’ll explore the grounds and tour his grand stone mansion, an architectural marvel of its time.  An optional hike (roughly 2 miles of moderate hiking) up to the rugged heights of Battle Butte. (Option to stay for a tour and presentation of the old Lysite School House as an alternative.)  It is a day dedicated to the entrepreneurs and warriors who shaped the spirit of central Wyoming.

  • Cost: $100 (Non-members) / $75 (WHS Members)   *does not include taxes & fees.
  • Includes: Comfortable transportation and lunch.
  • Registration: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
  • ROOM BLOCKS: 
    Holiday Inn Riverton, 307.856.8100 $129 / night + tax, use code WHS
    Hampton Inn, 307.856.3500 $110 / night + tax

Video by Casper Star Tribune, 2022

Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been moved to October 11 from April 25, 2026