November Cozy Camp 2025
Cozy Camp 2025 november 25, 26 & 27 | 8:30-9a drop off | 5-5:30p pick up Congratulations on winning a space in the Cozy Camp Lottery! Join the History Museum for one or all three day(s) of Cozy Camp to explore new skills, get in some restorative time, and learn about early Jackson Hole. For […]
Shoshone Art and Beadwork; Continuity and Change in the Northern Rockies
presented by Henry E. Stamm, IV, Ph.D. Historical Consultant Wind River History Center Dubois, WY Sponsored by grants from the Wyoming Council for the Humanities, the Lucius Burch Center for Western Tradition, and the Idaho Humanities Council Like most Indian peoples, the Eastern Shoshones of the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming and the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes […]
Scout Guide discount History Museum Admission
the scout guide jackson hole partnership discount When you mention our 2025 Scout Guide ad at the Front Desk of the Jackson Hole History Museum, receive a $2 discount on your admission. Visit the scout guide jackson hole
Scout Guide discount History Museum Admission
the scout guide jackson hole partnership discount When you mention our 2024 Scout Guide ad at the Front Desk of the Jackson Hole History Museum, receive a $2 discount on your admission. Visit the scout guide jackson hole
Chief Washakie of the Shoshone – A Photographic Essay by Henry E. Stamm, IV, Ph.D.
Chief Washakie (born circa 1804-1810, died 1900) is perhaps the most famous of all Eastern Shoshone headmen and leaders. Known for his prowess as both warrior and statesperson, Washakie played a prominent role in the territorial and statehood development of Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Wyoming. He hunted and trapped with famous mountain man Jim Bridger, […]
Hultkrantz Photographic Collection by Dr. Ake Hultkrantz
By Dr. Ake Hultkrantz, Professor Emeritus of Comparative Religion University of Stockholm, Sweden The photographs in this collection are used with the permission of Dr.Ake Hultkrantz, retired professor of religion at the University of Stockholm, Sweden. Taken by Prof. Hultkrantz during the years he conducted field work on the Wind River Indian Reservation in Wyoming, between […]
Moulton Barn
T.A. Moulton Barn Thomas Alma Moulton first homesteaded this property in 1908 as a bachelor. He came over Teton Pass with his brother and a neighbor from Teton Basin, Idaho. The Moultons had moved to Idaho from Utah several decades before. For the first few winters Alma continued to return to the family holdings in […]
The Imagery of Sacagawea by Brian W. Dippie
It is astonishing how much has been written about Sacagawea given the paucity of hard information on her. There are few documentary sources apart from the Lewis and Clark journals, and even the derivation and spelling of her name is at issue. Should it be Sacajawea, supposedly a Shoshone word meaning “Boat -Launcher.” or should […]
Tim McCoy – Photo Gallery
Tim McCoy (1891-1978) lived a good, long life and he is remembered in various ways. Some folks think of him as the hero of nearly a hundred Hollywood Western films, silent and talkie adventures made during the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. Others remember him as a Wyoming cowboy, perhaps as the state’s adjutant general.
Chittim Photo Collection
Wind River Treaty Documents
TREATIES AND AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE EASTERN SHOSHONES AND THE UNITED STATES Introduction The Eastern Shoshones, who live on the Wind River Indian Reservation in Wyoming, have a long history of treaties and agreements with the United States government. In this section, you will learn about the history of treaties and agreements between Indian people and […]
From Trout Creek to “Gravy High” – Student Memories
Lucy Bonatsie Describes life in boarding school, chores, classes, Indian police, language, farming at the school, run-aways and life in a walled tent. View/Download transcript in PDF format (26 pp; 40K) Tommy Brown Describes school at St. Stephen’s school, language, discipline; trader, farming. (A very difficult tape to transcribe). View/Download transcript in PDF format (8 pp; 16K) […]
From Trout Creek to Gravy High: Boarding School Experience at Wind River — Photo Exhibit
1. Uniformed girls at Shoshone Episcopal Girls School, ca. 1885-1895 (Beatrice Crofts Collection) The pastoral quality of this photo, with little girls in white pinifores gathered together as though for protection, illustrates the idea of the mission as a place of safety and refuge. As opposed to the Government and larger, off-reservation boarding schools, both […]
Tim McCoy: The Real/Reel Life of a Wind River Cowboy
Tim McCoy (1891-1978) lived a good, long life and he is remembered in various ways. Some folks think of him as the hero of nearly a hundred Hollywood Western films, silent and talkie adventures made during the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. Others remember him as a Wyoming cowboy, perhaps as the state’s adjutant general. I […]
From Trout Creek to Gravy High: Boarding School Experience at Wind River
by Peter Iverson » Photo Exhibit Introduction It was 1879, three years after the fight with that man who had graduated last in his class at West Point, General Gorge Armstrong Custer. A Lakota youth who had some understanding of whit e public opinion about that Indians of the West impulsively and perhaps against his […]
“Bob Lundy – Racing the Snow”
The unique winter sport of cutter racing and ski joring as told by Bob Lundy, Rod Everett, and Kent Jaspersen. 2014
“Turpin Meadow – Then and Now”
Being a guest at a western dude ranch can be a relaxing vacation, but running a dude ranch is another story. Find out just what it takes to operate an historic Wyoming dude ranch in this highly-connected, hyper-paced Digital Age. 2014
Triangle X Ranch
Located in the heart of Grand Teton National Park, the historic Triangle X Ranch is the only guest ranch within the perimeters of a National Park. In July 1926, John S. and Maytie Turner bought the land and has been in the family ever since. Today you can enjoy riding, fishing, cookouts, square dancing, hiking, helping with ranch work and relaxing and enjoying quality time with friends and family.
Cutter Racing in Jackson Hole
“A cutter race in front of Jess Wort’s House on Pearl Avenue (now Pearl St., Downtown, Jackson) ca. 1940s.
International Archaeology Day – 2015
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Rodeo at Elbo Ranch
The first homesteaders moved into the Jackson Hole valley in the 1880s. Many of these settlers quickly realized that the valley was poorly suited to raising crops and livestock. At the same time, wealthy Easterners wanted to enjoy the western experience. As a result, many ranchers turned to hosting “dudes” rather than raising cattle.
Ferrin’s descendants plan August reunion
Josiah David “Si” Ferrin first came to the valley in 1898. He fell in love with the Buffalo Valley river bench area and vowed to return and homestead a cattle ranch there.
At that time Si lived in Utah’s Ogden Valley. It took two years for him to make his move to Jackson’s Hole. He talked 15 other families into making the trek with him.
Rustle up some heritage
If you’ve ever wondered how a saddle is made or how to throw an atlatl spear, or if you’d just like to enjoy a day celebrating Wyoming’s rich history, mark your calendars.
The second annual Slim Lawrence Western Heritage and Archaic Arts Festival is set for 4 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday in the grassy arena at Teton County Fairgrounds.
Hiking for history on Teton Pass
Truthfully I was expecting a little more history than a rusted-out oil drum. Until a month ago I had never heard of the History Trail on Teton Pass. Still, having now heard of it, I wanted it to live up to its name.
Art and history fuse in collaborative project
POSTED: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2015 By Frances Moody, Jackson Hole News & Guide History encourages people to stop repeating past mistakes. It has also inspired timeless stories of war and peace. In Jackson history has made its mark on nine artists who have created work for a collaboration between the Art Association of Jackson Hole […]
Jackson’s history: It’s a scream
Back before law was laid upon the valley, Jackson was a holdout for plenty of outlaws. They gambled, drank and oftentimes enjoyed the company of women. Sometimes that last pleasure landed men at the wrong end of a six-shooter.
Try hiking in Jackson to learn valley history
With the middle and high mountains still covered in snow, why not hike around downtown Jackson while learning about the town and valley’s history?
Bison Move
Passers-by and neighbors lend a hand to move a stuffed bison into the Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum’s original space on Deloney Avenue. Clockwise from the bottom are taxidermist Mark Whitlock of Wildlife Creations, Dorian Darwiche, Teo Garcia and Christopher Stangel, all from Hotel Jackson, and Ken Struble of Ace Hardware. The old branch […]
Maud Noble Cabin (Landscapes of Loss)
#1: Front Door This cabin was built in 1916, originally on the east side of Cottonwood Creek by Harry Clissold for Maud Noble. Maud had first come to Jackson Hole in 1915, staying at the Bar BC as a dude for the summer. She came from a wealthy family in Philadelphia and was […]
Music exhibit offers a tuneful look back
The hills around Jackson Hole have been alive with the sound of music for a long time.
To salute Jackson’s rich musical history the Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum created a new permanent music exhibit called “Music From the Valley Floor,” which opened in March.
Stories of the outlaws told at museum
One of the things I love about Wyoming is the folklore linked to its topography. If you listen to the rocks in its deserts and the trees in its mountains you will hear their tales, kept like well-guarded secrets.
Bar BC Ranch (Landscapes of Loss)
#1: Guest Cabins In 1911, Maxwell Struthers Burt and Dr. Horace Carncross formed a partnership while working together at the JY Ranch. They had decided to branch out and start their own dude ranch and over the course of the fall of 1911 they began going out on excursions in their free time […]
Andy Chambers Homestead (Landscapes of Loss)
#1: Ranch View In 1912, the Andy Chambers homestead was the last land claim filed on Mormon Row. Chambers was granted title to his land in 1917 after building a log cabin and stable. He cultivated 20 acres of land and had laid out the logs for a 2-story, four-room home. Because this […]
Hunter Hereford Ranch (Landscapes of Loss)
#1: Barn/Out buildings The Hunter Hereford Ranch is named for William and Eileen Hunter who purchased the property in 1944. They ran what became known as a “hobby ranch.” These were ranches owned by individuals who had established a successful career and were now looking to invest in their retirement. The Hunters did […]
Lucas Fabian Ranch (Landscapes of Loss)
#1: Geraldine’s Cabin Built in 1913, the same year that Geraldine Lucas filed for her 160-acre homestead parcel, this was Lucas’s primary residence. Geraldine was a fascinating individual who chose to spend her retirement living alone on her ranch in Jackson Hole. She followed two brothers and a sister to the valley after […]
Luther Taylor Homestead (Landscapes of Loss)
#1: Taylor Cabin Originally established in 1916 by John Erwin, the Luther Taylor homestead has a long history that is often overlooked – overshadowed by its use as a movie set for film Shane in 1953.Luther Taylor purchased the property in 1923 and built this homestead cabin. While not much of the building remains today, […]
Elk Ranch (Landscapes of Loss)
#1 Corrals The original corrals at the Elk Ranch were constructed in the 1920s, and were continually modified to meet changing needs until the 1970s. There were once two set of these corrals, as well as the L shape barn/sheds to which they were attached. Today, only this set remains. These particular corrals were […]
4 Lazy F (Landscapes of Loss)
#1: Fence The 4 Lazy F, like so many other dude ranches in Jackson Hole, can trace its roots back to the Bar BC. Families and individuals who visited the Bar BC often returned annually. Some would set their sights beyond the ranch in the Snake River bottoms and purchase parcels of property to begin […]
The Last Homestead
“Being young and inexperienced in that kind of country precluded any feeling of futility as to my ability to select a good homestead site…at the time the distance from no-where meant nothing. The wilderness fever ran high”. (Harold McKinstry). THE LAST HOMESTEAD tells the story of Linda and Harold “Mac” McKinstry, a young couple who, […]
Landscapes of Loss- A Project by Photographer Lisa Erdberg and the Jackson Hole Historical Society
Photographer Lisa Erdberg has spent over 9 summers in Jackson Hole exploring and photographing the old homesteads and historical dude and cattle ranches inside and around Grand Teton National Park. Her images of the region’s late 19th and early 20th C. barns, corrals, utility sheds and other outbuildings speak to a shared past that evoke […]
“Ski and Alpine Yodel Songs and Stories”
Bill Briggs, musician, mountaineer and skier, will be featured at Voices of the Valley “Ski and Alpine Yodel Songs and Stories” on Thursday, December 19th at 7:00 pm at the history museum, 225 North Cache. He will be accompanied by John Sidle. 2013
“A Textile Learning Exchange”
Participants shared their knowledge or unlocked the mystery of treasured family textiles. They brought items from their travels or cedar chest. They talked about their history, their meaning and their care. Attendees met at the museum on October 22, 2013 for a one-hour interactive exchange of textile information and brown bag lunch. The discussion was led by […]
“Snapshots in Time”
Snapshots in Time The Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum wishes to thank the community for its strong support at the first “Snapshots in Time” program Thursday night, April 18th, 2013. Almost 100 attendees enjoyed local historian Bill Chaney telling stories about the Kelly Flood, and audience members shared their memories as well. Bill discussed what happened […]
Bill Chaney “Early Homesteading in Jackson Hole”
Local historian, Bill Chaney, presents his findings on “Early Homesteading in Jackson Hole”, concentrating on people who received land through the Homestead Act and then settled in on what is now the National Elk Refuge. 2012
Why Is There No Wilderness in Grand Teton National Park? – Dr. Robert Righter
A panel discussion with Dr. Robert Righter, with a signing afterwards of his latest book Peaks, Politics, and Passion: Grand Teton National Park Comes of Age. This is the first of our programs in honor of the 50th anniversary of the 1964 Wilderness Act. 2014
The Town Hill: Ski Tales from a Straight Shooter
“The Town Hill: Ski Tales from a Straight Shooter” a short film by Jen Ten Productions. Go to News to find the link to view.
Mercill Archaeology Center Public Preview
Free sneak peak open house at the new Mercill Archaeology Center at 105 Mercill on Sunday, July 27 from 10am – 4pm, and on Tuesday, July 29 from 4pm – 7 pm. Range of activities for the whole family including a mock archaeological dig.
TravelStorysGPS
TravelStorysGPS (a FREE app) has brought the historic downtown Jackson walking tour to the tips of your fingers!
Stirn & Sgouros plan to open the Mercill Archaeology Center
Archaeologists and soon-to-be husband and wife Matt Stirn and Rebecca Sgouros plan to open the Mercill Archaeology Center this summer in the Coey Cabin on West Mercill Avenue. Among other things, the center will offer interactive displays that show how humans have survived in Jackson Hole.
T.A. Moulton Barn Centennial
“A Nickel for the Barn” Public Art Show: A Fundraiser to Benefit the T.A. Moulton Barn Centennial Preservation Fund was held July 3 – 20, 2013 at the Jackson Hole Historical Society & Museum, 225 N. Cache St. Jackson, Wyoming. As Clark Moulton used to say, “If I had a nickel for every picture that was […]
Archaeological Investigations along the Nez Perce National Historic Trail
The Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum presented “Archaeological Investigations along the Nez Perce National Historic Trail, YellowstoneNational Park” with Daniel H. Eakin, Senior Archaeologist with the Office of the Wyoming State Archaeologist, on Thursday, March 28 at 7:00 p.m. at the history museum, 225 N. Cache Street. The Nez Perce War of 1877 is […]
“Snapshots in Time” The Kelly Flood
A program about the Kelly Flood with local historian Bill Chaney was presented on Thursday, April 18, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the history museum, 225 N. Cache. Bill discussed what happened on that day in 1927 when the lake created by the Gros Ventre Slide overflowed, eroding the natural dam and causing the Kelly […]
Mercill Archaeology Center
The Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum is launching an exciting new initiative! The Mercill Archaeology Center is the cornerstone of the museum’s Jackson Hole Archaeology Initiative, a series of public programs and research opportunities in the Teton and Greater Yellowstone Regions based out of its historical Coey Cabin. Offering a combination of class and […]
On the Trail of Teton County’s Historic Tourist Accommodations
Tourism in Teton County began soon after the first permanent settlement took place around 1883, when early settlers provided overnight accommodations to big game hunters and those curious and hardy enough to explore Yellowstone, the country’s first national park. Tourism gradually increased as roads and other infrastructure made the trip more comfortable in the early […]
Mark James Mercill Memorial
Jackson native Mark James Mercill passed away on January 3, 2014. His family requested that the Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum set up a memorial in his name. Donations made in his memory have been used to create the Mercill Archaeology Center at the historic Coey cabin at 105 Mercill. The formal dedication with the family is scheduled for Saturday, August 9th at 2:00 p.m.
Guitarist to give ‘Mud Season Blues’ concert
Award-winning guitarist Byron Tomingas will strum this weekend in support of the Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum.
Known for composing film scores and playing mesmerizing solos with symphonic orchestras, Tomingas will perform a “Mud Season Blues” concert Saturday evening in the society’s museum gallery at 225 N. Cache St.
Summer volunteer opportunities
As the busy summer season approaches, we need volunteers to be museum docents, retail store staff, walking tour guides, program presenters, and hosts for the Wyoming State Historical Society annual Trek Weekend June 20-23.
Flash Fiction Contest – Stories and Photographs
Students Turn Historical Photos into Gripping Yarns Have you ever looked at an old photograph and imagined about the stories it holds? This fall and winter, students at Jackson Hole Middle School, Jackson Hole High School, and Summit High School did just that. Nearly 200 students wrote stories that brought historic photographs to life. The […]
Sheep Eater Archaeology: The Bighorn Sheep Bow
In the first of the Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum’s new series on Sheep Eater Archaeology and Culture, Tom Lucas of Dubois and Lander demonstrated how the Mountain Indians of the Greater Yellowstone made their highly prized hunting bows out of the horns of bighorn rams. 2013
Dr. Larry Loendorf “Medicine Wheels, Vision Quests and Buffalo Caves”
The Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum’s Voices of the Valley series continues with a program by archaeologist Dr. Lawrence Loendorf on Thursday, September 26, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at 225 N. Cache in the museum gallery. Dr. Loendorf is well known authority on rock art, part of the international team chosen to excavate Chauvet Cave discovered in […]
Grant Bulltail, Crow Indian Storyteller “Crow Memories of the Greater Yellowstone”
Grant Bulltail, a Crow Indian Storyteller retells stories including “Bishish: Fasting in the Tetons”, “Crow Creation Story”, and “Coyote Stories”. 2013
Voices of the Valley “Archaeology Unearthed”
Archaeologists Rebecca Sgouros and Matt Stirn will present “Archaeology Unearthed” at Voices of the Valley on Thursday, February 27th, 2014 at 7:00 pm at the museum gallery, 225 N. Cache.
Matt Stirn, MSc “High Altitude Archeology in the Mountains of Wyoming”
Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum was lucky enough to host archaeologist Matt Strin for two separate lectures where he discussed “High Altitude Archeology in the Mountains of Wyoming.” 2013
A Western Winter’s Eve
” A Western Winter’s Eve – Music, Dance & Film ‘Coach Style’” at the Center for the Arts on Friday, March 14th, 6:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. The Stagecoach’s legendary Sunday Night ‘church’ and Disco Night collide at this all-ages event that is the LAST CHANCE to see “The Stagecoach Bar: An American Crossroads” on the big screen in Jackson.
In Memory of Walt Farmer
Walt Farmer, a loyal friend of the Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum, died on January 29, 2014. We knew Walt as a lover of history, dedicated volunteer and patriotic veteran, and we will miss him. Thank you Walt for your dedication to the community, our heritage, and our nation.
Dr. George Frison on Jackson Lake Excavations
The Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum celebrated its Grand Re-Opening of our original museum and its 55th Anniversary on Friday, August 2nd, 2013 from 5:00 -7:00 pm at the corner of Glenwood and Deloney. Remarks were made by Board Member Laurent Roux and Executive Director Dr. Sharon Kahin before Mayor Mark Barron cut the ribbon. Attendees to […]
Free book when you become a member or renew
To show how much we appreciate our members, when becoming a new member or renewing your existing membership, we want to give you a free book! Consider giving the gift of a JHHSM membership.
“See you down the trail . . .”
Our dear friend Jack Huyler died on January 2, 2014 at his home in Ojai, California, at the age of 93. We knew him as a wonderful storyteller, lover of history, and loyal supporter of the Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum. He will be missed by all of us.
Grand Re-opening of Original Museum
The Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum celebrated its Grand Re-Opening of our original museum and its 55th Anniversary on Friday, August 2nd from 5:00 -7:00 pm at the corner of Glenwood and Deloney. Remarks were made by Board Member Laurent Roux and Executive Director Dr. Sharon Kahin before Mayor Mark Barron cut the ribbon. Attendees […]
Celebrating Those That Serve: Veterans and Volunteers
At Noon on Veteran’s Day, Monday, November 11, 2013 an appreciation luncheon was held for our volunteers who have helped us out recently, including board members. The event was sponsored by Captain Harry Konkel, and a number of matching donors. At 2:00 pm, an American Legion Color Guard presented the colors and our very own […]
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Mountaineering in the Tetons 1993.4915.001
Merrills’ New Book “Up the Winds and Over the Tetons”
The Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum kicked off its Fall Voices of the Valley program series on Thursday, September 5th, 7:00 p.m. at the 225 N. Cache museum gallery with a presentation by local residents Marlene and Daniel Merrill on their book Up the Winds and Over the Tetons: Journal Entries and Images from […]
Rev. Warren Murphy “On Sacred Ground”
Program “On Sacred Ground” Offers New Insight into Jackson and Wyoming History Rev. Warren Murphy of Cody spoke for the Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum’s Voices of the Valley program series on Thursday, September 19th. Rev. Murphy also offered a book signing of his recent work, On Sacred Ground: A Religious and […]
Increase in Member Benefits
Members now receive a 15% discount on purchases at the Museum Store. New and current members receive a free book which may be picked up at the Museum Store, and may select one of these three choices: Set of three (see below) And That’s the Way It Was in Jackson’s Hole, 2nd Edition by Jack Huyler Windows […]
View sampling of 16,000 photographs – see Shop in menu above
“Four jacks and a queen” taken near Flat Creek in 1912. 1992.4406.001
Homesteading the Hole: Survival and Perseverance
The “Homesteading the Hole: Survival and Perseverance” is an exciting exhibit that allows visitors to step into a cabin and barn replicated to look like it would have in Jackson’s early years.
The Art of the Hunt
“Art of the Hunt” displays record Shiras Moose, Elk and Mule Deer mounts, as well as a display case showing the progression of making a bighorn sheep bow.
Sled Dog Tales: Dog Sledding in Jackson Hole — by Steve Morriss
Winter Carnival is one of the biggest events in Jackson each January and the highlight is the International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race. The event starts on the Town Square and is the longest dog sled race in the lower 48 states.
National Elk Refuge: 1912 – 2012 — by Steve Morriss
For thousands of years, Elk herds migrated through Jackson Hole on their way to winter ranges in the Red Desert, Green River drainage, Big Horn Basin and Teton Valley. As settlements in these areas expanded in the late 1800’s, the traditional elk feeding grounds were replaced with cultivated fields and pastures.
Key Ingredients & Christmas Openings
The Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum is pleased to announce the opening of their local exhibit, “Key Ingredients: Jackson Hole Flavors,” on Sunday, December 2 from 1-5 p.m. The special exhibit explores Jackson Hole food culture and is associated with Key Ingredients: America by Food, a Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition slated to open in […]
Olde Tyme Christmas: Stories & Songs
OLDE TYME CHRISTMAS AND HOLIDAY CELEBRATION SHOWCASES LOCAL STORYTELLERS AND MUSICAL TALENT JACKSON: The Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum (JHHSM) and the Wort Hotel invite you to their Annual Old Tyme Christmas and Winter Celebration on Thursday, December 14th, 2017. A part of the Wort Hotel’s “Twelve Days of Christmas,” the fun begins at […]
Online Exhibit About Dog Sledding
In honor of the International Pedigree Stage Stop race which started in Jackson on January 25th, the museum has created an online exhibit “Sled Dog Tales: Dog Sledding in Jackson Hole.” The exhibit was written by a member on the museum’s Board of Directors, Steve Morriss, a fabulous writer and dedicated historian. It features a number […]
Local Author Series: James Hardee
Tuesday, October 30, 2012: Author and fur trade expert, Jim Hardee gives a special presentation commemorating the 200th anniversary of the return trip of the Astorians titled “Robert Stuart: 200 Years Ago in Jackson Hole Region.” Hardee signs his book, “Pierre’s Hole! The Fur Trade History of Teton Valley, Idaho”, after the program.
Local Author Series: Earle Layser
Tuesday, November 13, 2012: Earle Layser read from his most recent book titled “The Jackson Hole Settlement Chronicles: The Lives and Times of the First Settlers”. Earle is a prolific researcher and author. The Settlement Chronicles is his fourth book.
Local Author Series: Sophie Echeverria
Tuesday, October 2, 2012: Author Sophie Echeverria shares stories from her recently published book “Look Both Ways Before Breaking the Law: A Rowdy Memoir”. She was raised on an historic dude ranch near Wickenburg, Arizona. She went to college at the University of Arizona where her writing talent was recognized by a professor. But Sophie’s literary career […]
Local Author Series: Gap Pucci
Tuesday, October 16, 2012: Author and outfitter Gap Pucci reads from his recently published book, “I Married Adventure”.This book chronicles his time spent living in the isolated caretaker cabin at Granite Hot Springs and other early-day adventures he shared with his family. He is a longtime outfitter and hunting guide.
Gap Pucci 10/16 Author program POSTPONED
Regrettably, we have had to postpone Gap Pucci’s program that was slated for next Tuesday, October 16 at the history museum, due to a death. This was the third program in our Local Author Series, a collaboration with Teton County Library. An update will be posted when the program has been rescheduled.
Local Authors Sign Books at History Museum
The Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum is hosting its annual local authors book signing event, “Celebration of Writing as an Art Form,” on Wednesday, September 12, from 2-6 p.m. Authors sign books in the museum at 225 N. Cache in the exhibition gallery. During the event, museum admission is free. Authors signing books on […]
Potluck Features Epic Horseback Journey
The Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum hosts its annual potluck program on Thursday, September 20, at the Paula and Louis Leisinger home, 990 Cache Creek Dr., East Jackson. The potluck portion of the evening begins at 6:00 p.m. with the program following. The event is free and everyone is welcome. Richard and Jeannette McGrath […]
Special Quilt Show at the History Museum
The Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum in conjunction with the Jackson Hole Quilt Festival is pleased to announce the installation of a special quilt show, “Use It Up, Wear It Out, Make It Do or Do Without.” People can view quilts from the museum collection in the classroom at 225 N. Cache from October […]
Calling all Kids! History Crossword
Howdy Junior Historians! Try your hand at completing the Jackson Hole History Crossword Puzzle. Click on link below, print the puzzle and complete. Ask your family for help if you need it and only look at the answers below if you have to. Early settlers in Jackson Hole were determined and creative, and we know […]
Sign Up for Teton Pass History Trail Hike
Join the Bridger-Teton National Forest and the Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum for a three-mile interpretive hike down the History Trail that begins on Teton Pass and ends at Trail Creek. The hike is scheduled for Friday, September 7, beginning at 9:00 a.m. With the guidance of Linda Merigliano, recreation program manager for the […]
Local Author Series: Florence Shepard
Tuesday, September 18, 2012: Author Florence Rose Krall Shepard begins the series with readings from her recently published book, “Sometimes Creek: A Wyoming Memoir”. Sometimes Creek is a historical memoir that spans the twentieth century and recapitulates the life of a daughter of Italian immigrants who came to Wyoming to make a new life.
Wide Acclaim for Stagecoach Bar Film
Stagecoach Bar Film and Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund Newsletter Check out the above link–Jennifer Tennican’s film, Stagecoach Bar: An American Crossroads, is making news at the Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund. Get your tickets for the second screening without delay. (The premier sold out and more than 500 people enjoyed the film!) Second chance to see […]
“The Coach: An American Crossroads” Second Premiere
What happens when you have a film premiere event that sells out quickly and you have a waiting list of a 100+ folks…well, if you are Jennifer Tennican and the Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum, you hold a Second Premiere! Okay, technically it is called a second screening. This locally produced film will be shown […]
American Indian & National Elk Refuge Exhibits
Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum has developed two new exhibits—one is housed in the museum at 225 N. Cache and the other is a special online exhibit. The American Indian exhibit features samples of the work that was gathered during a two-year collaborative project with Eastern Shoshone tribal members of Fort Washakie, Wyoming and […]
Museum hosts Mexican artistry
Mexican Pottery, Carvings and Jewelry Please stop by the museum this weekend at 225 N. Cache to take part in a special showing of exquisitely painted Mata Oriz Mexican pottery, Oaxacan wood carvings, and Silver Shard jewelry. More details: Demonstrations and Sales Event: Saturday August 4, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sunday august 5, Noon […]
Hoback Buck
HOBACK BUCK TROPHY MULE DEER The Museum collection holds several beautiful record head mounts including the No. 3 Elk and No. 1 Shiras Moose records. Both can be seen on display in the current exhibition “Art of the Hunt.” The third mount is the No. 3 Boone and Crockett World Record Mule Deer which recently […]
Shoshonean Parade Thurs. July 19
Let’s welcome Jackson Hole’s native peoples and turn out for the Shoshonean Reunion Parade this Thursday, July 19, 9:00 A.M. Parade route is from Snow King Avenue to Glenwood Ave. to Broadway to Willow Street, and back to Snow King. Parade attendees will see floats; drummers, dancers, and royalty in traditional costumes; horseback riders; and […]
Collection Highlights
No. 3 World Record Mule Deer Trophy head goes on tour. The Museum collection holds several beautiful record head mounts including the No. 3 elk and No. 1 Moose records. Both can be seen on display in the current exhibition “Playing Hard: Labor and Leisure in Jackson Hole.” The third mount is the No. 3 […]
Modern Family Items Relisted
The two Modern Family memorabilia items for auction to benefit the Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum have been relisted with no reserve on eBay Giving Works. To check them out go to www.ebaygivingworks.com and do an advanced search for Modern Family script or Modern Family Stetson. Thank you for your support!
Doc MacLeod Program Honors Jack Huyler
Join the Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum for a memorable evening and experience some old-fashioned fun in a beautiful setting. This year the storytelling, music, potluck, and book signing event is slated for 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 26 at Jack Huyler’s Rocking H Ranch, near Wilson and the Teton Village Road. The program […]
Online Exhibit featuring the Elk Refuge
In honor of the 2012 Centennial for the National Elk Refuge, the Museum has created an online exhibit about the extraordinary story that brought it into existence. At the turn of the 20th century, Jackson was sparsely inhabited by people and ruled by elk but after several severe winters, the elk began to starve to […]
Renegade Lawyer Gerry Spence Speaks
The Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum presents an evening of living history with Gerry Spence, Wyoming’s renegade lawyer, on Thursday, June 28. The program is held at the Jackson Hole High School Auditorium, High School Road, beginning at 6:30 p.m. with appetizers and beverages prepared and served by the high school’s culinary arts department. […]
Modern Family Gifts Benefit History Museum
The producers of the top-rated ABC television series Modern Family enjoyed being in Jackson Hole last summer to film. To express their gratitude to the community they presented signed scripts and show memorabilia to the Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum. Some of these items are being auctioned online to raise funds and others will […]
‘Modern Family’ auction still to benefit Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum
There are only five days left to bid on paraphernalia from ABC’s “Modern Family” show filmed in Jackson last summer and to benefit the Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum.
Tickets ON SALE for Stagecoach Film Premiere
For the first time ever, the famous Stagecoach ‘Sunday night service’ comes to the Center for the Arts for a western cocktail of film, live music and dance with the world premiere of the documentary film, The Stagecoach Bar: An American Crossroads. Buy tickets now at the Center box office, Big Hole Music in Driggs, […]
History Museum Offers Children’s Workshops
History Museum Offers Children’s Workshops The Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum has another great round of history workshops for kindergarten through 4th grade children this summer. The Terrific Tuesday programs are held in the museum classroom at 225 N. Cache from 11:00 a.m. to noon. Brenda Roberts, Youth Education Coordinator for the museum, and […]
“100 Days Until 100 Years:” Elk Refuge Party
Reminder to attend program, “100 Days Until 100 Years” celebrating the establishment of the National Elk Refuge, Wednesday, May 2, 6-8:30 p.m., at the National Museum of Wildlife Art. Free and open to the public, this informal evening will be a lot of fun. Social hour is between 6 and 7 pm with light appetizers […]
History Museum To Announce Contest Winners
The Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum announces the winners of the Junior Historian activity newspaper contest on Tuesday, May 15. Children aged 6-11 were asked to submit both their coloring and naming entries for the newspaper’s mascots. The winners will be awarded museum gift certificates at 6:00 p.m. in the main exhibition gallery, 225 […]
Mormon Row Historic Barns Tour
Date: 5/18/2012 update info Time: 2:00:00 PM – 4:30:00 PM Event Cost: $10 Venue: Jackson Hole Historical Society & Museum in Jackson,WY Contact: Sonja Howle Phone: (210) 364-7381 Email: Contact Sonja Howle via email Website: www.famousbarns.com Event Details: The Mormon Row Barns near Jackson Hole are some of the most photographed in the nation, and […]
100 Days to 100 Years: Refuge Celebration
The National Elk Refuge, the Jackson Hole Historical Society & Museum, the Murie Center, and the National Museum of Wildlife Art are pleased to host an evening of storytelling on Wednesday, May 2 from 6:00 to 8:30 PM at the National Museum of Wildlife Art. The free public event celebrates the 100–day countdown remaining until […]
History Museum’s Contest Extended
The Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum’s naming and coloring contest deadline has been extended until May 1, 2012. The museum needs help from children ages 6-11 to name two young historians—a boy and a girl—and a pika mascot that will be featured in the organization’s new activity book. The newspaper will be available for […]
Walk in an Indian’s Shoes: Family Program
Children and their families are invited to take part in an exciting program, “Walk in an Indian’s Shoes” on Saturday, May 12 from 11:00am to noon in the history museum classroom. Following the sharing of native stories, children will sew a pair of moccasins with their parents’ help. American Indian music will accompany the “soleful” […]
Families Plant a Spring Greenhouse
A program designed to fight spring fever, the Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum invites families to learn about starting vegetable seeds indoors on Saturday, April 14. A guest gardener will be the featured storyteller. Participants during April’s Second Saturday Family Fun program will plant their own mini greenhouse using recycled materials—a project to […]
Museum Seeking Executive Director
The Jackson Hole Historical Society & Museum seeks an Executive Director dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Jackson Hole. The ideal candidate must possess excellent public relations, fund raising, and leadership skills, and work effectively with the Board of Directors to achieve the organization’s strategic plan and long range goals. To receive a […]
Miller House and National Elk Refuge
Was Robert Miller a thief or man with a knack for business? What does history tell us? Watch the video and make your own decision.
Collection Highlights
The Museum collection includes at least 7 phonographs that play either wax cylinders or records. Click the image for more information about this wax cylinder phonograph. Thomas Edison was not only a famous inventor but also a savvy businessman. While trying to create an “answering machine” to record phone messages, he invented the tinfoil phonograph, the […]
History Museum Hosts Contest for Children
The Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum is hosting a naming and coloring contest for children ages 6-11. The museum needs names for two young historians—a boy and a girl—and a pika mascot that will be featured in the organization’s new activity book. The contest begins on April 4 and ends on April 18. […]
History Highlight
The Teton County Historic Preservation Board recently published a report on the historic Snow King Ski Area. Much of the research for it came from the Museum’s archives. Read more about Snow King at the link below, including a link to the report, documents and photos from the Museum archives and a link to an article […]
Stan Klassen Research Center Named
It has almost been a year since Stan Klassen passed away on March 11, 2011. He was a board member and friend of the Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum, and his family requested that a memorial fund be created in his memory. The Board of Directors has unanimously given approval to use the memorial funds to move […]
Voices of the Valley: Petervary Event
This live event from March 8, 2012 was recorded in 2 parts at the Old Wilson Schoolhouse. It features Jay and Tracey Petervary, Jackson’s own extreme bicyclists. Part 1 Part 2
Key Ingredients: America by Food
Smithsonian Exhibition Explores the Diverse Food Traditions of America The Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum and the Art Association, in cooperation with the Wyoming Humanities Council (WHC), will host the local showing of Key Ingredients: America by Food, a Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition which delves into the historical, regional and social traditions that merge […]
Students Honored at Exhibit Opening
Jackson, WY – Have you ever looked at an old photograph and wondered about the stories it holds? This winter, students at Jackson Hole Middle School and Jackson Hole High School have done just that. On Wednesday, March 7th from 5:30-7:00p.m., the Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum and pARTners host an opening in the […]
Collection Highlights
Town Quilt Donated by the Barbara VanDeburg Family in the fall of 2011, this quilt depicts Jackson in the 1930s. Click image for more information.
Voices of the Valley: 1970s and Beyond
We had some streaming troubles so the first few minutes are cut off, but the rest is here!
Petervarys Share Cycling Adventures
JACKSON: The Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum is hosting its final Jackson Hole Stories: Voices of the Valley program on March 8. Extreme cyclists Jay and Tracey Petervary share stories of their endurance bicycling adventures. This program was initially scheduled in January but had to be rescheduled due to a winter storm. Jay and […]
Family Program Features Feathered Friends
Calling all bird lovers! The Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum during its Second Saturday Family Fun program on Saturday, March 10 will explore the question of “Why do Birds Take Baths?” Families are invited to the history museum classroom, 225 N. Cache from 11:00 a.m. to noon. This is the third family program offered […]
Voices of the Valley: Skiing the Grand
Above is the video from the live streamed event at the Pink Garter Theater featuring Bill Briggs and Christian Beckwith. The event was a real success — completely sold out! Please note that the video is a little pink due to the color of the stage lighting. But you can still get a sense of […]
Voices of the Valley: Dail Barbour & Rob Cheek
JACKSON: The Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum’s winter oral history program series, Jackson Hole Stories: Voices of the Valley, continues on February 16 at the Old Wilson Schoolhouse, 7:00 pm. Long-time residents Dail Barbour and Rob Cheek share colorful stories about having fun and making a living in Jackson Hole from the 1970s forward. […]
Voices of the Valley: Stories: 1970’s and Beyond
Live broadcast by Ustream Above is where the live streaming video of the program will be available around 7pm MT. When the program goes online you will see a large “Play” symbol appear. Press the button and wait for it to load. It is normal for commercials to interrupt the video.
“Skiing the Grand” Voices of the Valley Program
JACKSON: The Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum’s winter oral history program series, Jackson Hole Stories: Voices of the Valley, continues with “Skiing the Grand,” stories and skiing perspectives by Bill Briggs and Christian Beckwith. The program is Thursday, February 9, 7:00 pm at the Pink Garter Theater. Speakers commemorate and celebrate ski mountaineering’s most […]
Make Old-Fashioned Valentines
After a successful family fun program braiding miniature rugs in January, the Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum staff is offering another activity in February to correspond with Valentine’s Day. On February 11, during the program titled “How Do I Love Thee,” families will create old-fashioned valentines from a variety of creative materials. Included with […]
Skiing the Grand – Live Video Stream
Live stream by Ustream The video presentation will begin around 7pm MT. You will see a play button appear. Press the play button and you should see the video soon.
Live Streaming: Voices of the Valley
Video will go live at the scheduled event time. You will know we are live when you see a “Play” icon appear in the black window. Press the “Play” icon to begin streaming. Log on to the Facebook Page to contribute questions.
Plein Air Painting Event Video
You can watch the entire event right here on our website! More Voices of the Valley events to come. NOTE: There is an audio problem at the beginning of the video. It goes away in the first 15 seconds.
Crabtree Hotel Video
The Crabtree Hotel was a fixture of Jackson Hole for many years. It was once used as a family home, a hotel, and is now being used as retail space. You can visit the replica building today at the corner of King and Broadway just off the town square in Jackson, Wyoming. This short video […]
Mardy Murie Christmas Cookie Exchange 2011
A fun time was had by all at the annual Mardy Murie Christmas Cookie Swap held at the Murie Center on Saturday, December 10. Valley residents gathered to enjoy the winter ambience of the Murie Center while exchanging stories about the renowned conservationist. Those in attendance were also able to “swap cookies and recipes” as […]
Second Saturday Family Fun
Second Saturday Family Fun Offered at History Museum Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum staff has developed fun activities for the family this winter and spring. The goal of the organization is to frequently use its new year-round classroom at 225 N. Cache. One way is to promote family fun while inspiring and educating youth. […]
Voices of the Valley Programs Return
Jackson Hole Stories: Voices of the Valley Programs Return JACKSON: The Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum’s winter oral history program series, Jackson Hole Stories: Voices of the Valley, begins on January 12. Storytellers include wildlife and landscape artists, extreme bicyclists, ski mountaineers, and longtime residents of varied pursuits. The first program on Thursday, January […]
OLD TYME CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
OLD TYME CHRISTMAS AND HOLIDAY CELEBRATION SHOWCASES LOCAL STORYTELLERS AND MUSICAL TALENT JACKSON: The Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum (JHHSM) and the Wort Hotel invite you to their Annual Old Tyme Christmas and Winter Celebration on Thursday, December 14th, 2017. A part of the Wort Hotel’s “Twelve Days of Christmas,” the fun begins at […]
Christmas at the Museum
Our holiday gift to the community was free family activities where children and their guardians were able to make ornaments that they then took home to decorate their own trees. While community families worked on their own decorations, the museum staff and volunteers worked to enhance the exhibition gallery to reflect the holiday season. The museum […]
JHHSM Kicks Off the Holiday Season
Saturday, December 3, “Christmas Crafts for Children and Families,” 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. families make traditional Christmas ornaments. Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum classroom, 225 N. Cache. Free. Sunday, December 4, “Christmas Kick-Off at the History Museum,” the grand opening of the holiday-decorated museum exhibition. Free admission from 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. […]
Food & Foodways
JACKSON HOLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM ANNOUNCES A READING AND DISCUSSION PROGRAM ABOUT FOOD AND FOODWAYS Starting in January, Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum will host “Read Ingredients,” a reading and discussion series about food and foodways developed in conjunction with the Wyoming Humanities Council’s 2012 tour of “Key Ingredients,” a traveling exhibit from […]
“Christmas Crafts” and “Christmas Kick-Off”
“Christmas Crafts” and “Christmas Kick-Off” at the History Museum The Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum is hosting a free family program on Saturday, December 3, “Christmas Crafts for Children and Families.” Two ornament-making sessions are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Parents and their children are invited to make traditional Christmas ornaments together […]
August Fun at the Museum
Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum Offers Free Children’s Classes on Tuesdays What do cowboys and clowns, first peoples, artists, and hunters and anglers have in common? These are the themes for free classes that the Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum staff is offering to children entering grades 1-4. The museum’s new exhibition Playing […]
Grand Opening Weekend begins May 27, 2011
Grand Opening Weekend begins Friday, May 27 The Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum (JHHSM) cut the ribbon on their new year-round museum. The ceremony took place on Friday, May 27th at noon and the President of the JHHSM Board and the Mayor of the Town of Jackson were among the speakers. Enjoy an overview […]
Teton County
97% of Teton County lands are federally owned.
Rod, Reel, and Rifle
Rod, Reel, and Rifle explores the important roles that hunting and fishing activities have had in the valley. Includes storytelling, the creation of a “story” hide and a hanging three-dimensional fish, as well as a snack.
Awe Inspiring Art
Awe Inspiring Art discovers the role of artists and photographers in preserving the beauty of Jackson Hole. Includes storytelling, plein air (open air) painting, cookie decorating activities and more.
Laughs and Lariats
Laughs and Lariats explores the questions “Does the cowboy wear his tools?” and “Does a rodeo have clowns?” Kids make their own chaps and ride into history with a real cowboy to discover the answers. Education and outreach are important parts of the mission of the Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum which is “preserving […]
Pots, Paper, and Pouches
Pots, Paper, and Pouches has fun with stories of Indians, explorers, and settlers. Build a fort and make pemmican to carry in your own handmade pouch.
Women Town Council
Jackson elected an all-woman Town Council in 1920—the first council in the country that also included a female town marshal.
William Henry Jackson
William Henry Jackson took the first photographs of the Teton Mountains and Yellowstone. His photographs were used as evidence to help convince the federal government, in 1872, to protect the Yellowstone area as the world’s first national park.
Paul Petzoldt
In 1924 at age sixteen, renowned mountain climber Paul Petzoldt climbed the Grand Teton for the first time in cowboy boots.
Chapel of Transfiguration
The Chapel of Transfiguration in Grand Teton National Park was built for the convenience of dude ranch church-goers, for whom it was too far away to attend church in town.
Rope Tow
The first ski “rope” tow on Snow King, used in 1940, was actually a cable purchased from a Casper oil drilling company.
Elk Antler Arch
The first elk antler arch in the Town Square was built in 1953, and it took the Rotary Club, the Boy Scouts and community members thirteen years to complete all four arches.
Shoot Out
The Jackson Hole Shoot Out on the Town Square began in 1956, and it is the longest running shoot-out show in the nation.
Wolff Ranch
In 1870, Emile Wolff emigrated from his native Belgium to the United States. He enlisted in the Army, and was stationed at Fort Hall in Idaho. During his service he ventured into Jackson Hole to deliver supplies to the doomed Lt. Gustavus C. Doane* expedition. Despite the foul winter weather, Wolff was impressed by the […]
Jackson Hole & The President Arthur Yellowstone Expedition of 1883
By all accounts, Chester Arthur (1829-1886) was an accomplished angler, adept at both bait-casting and fly-fishing. He had tested northern waters in Canada and those of the American South in Florida. Salmon, trout, and bass had all filled his creel. Indeed, throughout most of his life—as lawyer, New York “machine” politician, and President of the […]
A Brief History of Jackson Hole
A BRIEF HISTORY OF JACKSON HOLE FORCES THAT SHAPED THE LAND “Over these seemingly changeless mountains, in endless succession, move the ephemeral colors of dawn and sunset and of noon and night, the shadows and sunlight, the garlands of clouds with which storms adorn the peaks, the misty rain-curtains of afternoon showers.” -Fritiof Fryxell, The […]
Wind River Photo Gallery: Digital Resource Center
The following images are from the American Heritage Center at the University of Wyoming and are made available here as part of the “Shoshone Homelands Initiative” with funding provided by the National Park Service Tribal Heritage Foundation, the Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum, and the Kemmer Family Foundation. Note: Please credit the American Heritage […]
An Introduction to the Wind River Indian Reservation of Wyoming
An Introduction to the Wind River Indian Reservation Like many western states, Wyoming has an Indian reservation within its borders. The Wind River Indian Reservation contains over 2.2 million acres located in the central part of the state. It is home for the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho tribes. While the Arapahos have more members […]
Founding Females
This exhibit is inspired by the Jackson Hole News & Guide’s annual “Jackson Hole Woman” special edition. It is intended to highlight and celebrate the unique women who called this valley home when all members of the family were considered capable ranch hands. From raising children to cattle, they prided themselves on their self-reliant attitudes and “didn’t give a damn” what the outsiders thought. The Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum is proud to share the stories these strong women and plans to update this exhibit annually.
Master Engineers: A Shoshone Sheep Trap by Ron Mamot
Part 1: Introduction A herd of Rocky Mountain big horn sheep slowly graze their way up the grassy slope. As the herd of sheep nears the top approaching the tree line that marks the peak of the ridge preceding the next river drainage, something catches the lead sheep’s attention. Guiding the herd, it instinctively turns […]
Through the Eyes of Tsutukwanah — Photo Exhibit
1. Washakie and Shoshones in early camp scene, William H. Jackson, 1871 (Wind River Archives, Central Wyoming College) Taken by professional photographer W. H. Jackson, who traveled through Wyoming with the Hayden Geological Survey in 1871, this photograph highlights an aspect of daily life that has since changed significantly, though perhaps not as rapidly as […]
A Brief History of the Jackson Hole Rodeo — by Clayton Caden
Rodeo is as much a part of the history of Jackson Hole as the mountain man, dude rancher and every other character to enter and inhabit this valley. Learn More about the history of the Rodeo with this Online Exhibition. BC.0123 Bronc rider at Jackson Frontier rodeo, 1939.
Through the Eyes of Tsutukwanah: The Reservation Shoshone by Dr. Peter Iverson
On the 3rd of July in 1868, Washakie signed one of the final formal treaties executed between an American Indian community and the United States government. The Fort Bridger treaty established reservation boundaries of over three million acres, enveloping the Warm Valley region that the Shoshone leader particularly prized. Following the usual stipulations in such […]