Introduction to Fort Caspar
Tour a reconstructed 1865 military post located at a major river crossing on the Oregon, Mormon Pioneer, California, Pony Express, and transcontinental telegraph trail corridor.
Explore central Wyoming’s regional history museum, featuring exhibits on prehistoric peoples, Plains Indians, ranching, the energy industry, and the City of Casper as well as the western emigrant trails and frontier army.
| The Fort Caspar Frontier Festival is July 25, 2009 |
Blacksmithing |
Talking with a soldier |
Join us for a fun filled with mountain men, Army soldiers, music and more. Click here for more information. |
And the Winner is:
First Sergeant Fremont Ferret
First Sergeant Fremont Ferret is the mascot for youth programs at Fort Caspar Museum. He is a black-footed ferret, which is one of the most endangered animals in North America. A contest to name the mascot was held in 2009. Fremont was the first place name.
Calling all Crafters
We are looking for crafters to participate in our craft fair during the Frontier Festival, July 25, 2009. For more information Click here for more information or email Erin Rose.
Penny Pincher Machine
In our lobby is a Penny Pincher machine. There are four designs to choose from, or get all four. The designs are Fort Caspar, the Mormon Ferry, an Oil Derrick, and the Museum logo.