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There are two types of learning opportunities at Fort Caspar:
Site Tours - Focus on the site's connection to the Trail and Army Eras in addition to central Wyoming history.
Discovery Trunks - Resource materials available for one-week checkout.
For additional information, or to make a reservation, please contact Curator of Education Erin Rose at 307-235-8462.
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Site Tours
Schools and educational organizations have the option to experience the site with a guide (reservation required) or self guided (reservation recommended) at their own pace. Site Tours include two activities: a tour of the fort and grounds as well as the Gallery Exploration Activity.
Tours of the fort and grounds focus on the Trail and Army Eras and include a walking tour of the reconstructed fort buildings, Mormon Ferry replica, and Guinard Bridge replica. Students focus on looking and listening during this activity.
The Museum Gallery features exhibits on Pre-historic Peoples, Western Emigrant Trails, Frontier Army, 100 years of the City of Casper history, the Oil Industry, Cattle and Sheep Ranching, and the Energy Industry. Following an introduction to the activity and a review of "Museum Manners," grade-appropriate activity sheets guide the students through the exhibits. Students focus on reading and writing during this activity.
Additionally, special exhibits may be available for viewing.
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Click here for a printable Site Tour overview.
Prior to the visit, each teacher receives an “Educator’s Guide” by email. The Guides include information about the Site Tours as well as Pre-Visit Activities and Post-Visit Activities. The Guide for each grade is adjusted to meet local and state curriculum standards.
Click on the links below to download an Educator's Guide.
3rd Grade
4th Grade
7th-12th Grade
Site Tours meet the following standards:
♦ WY Social Studies Standards 2, 3, 4, & 5
♦ WY Language Arts 1, 2, & 3
♦ Natrona County School District 3rd Grade Essential Curriculum Standards
SOCIAL STUDIES
Unit #3 - Casper Economy
Unit #4 - Casper History
LANGUAGE ARTS
Unit #4 - Reading Information Text
Unit #4 - Speaking and Listening
♦ Natrona County School District 4th Grade Essential Curriculum Standards
SOCIAL STUDIES
Unit #4 - Trails and Emigrants
Unit #6 - Indian Wars
LANGUAGE ARTS
Unit #4 - Reading Information Text
Unit #4 - Speaking and Listening
♦ Natrona County School District 8th Grade Essential Curriculum Standards
SOCIAL STUDIES
Unit #4 - Expansion and Reform
Availability:
Guided tours: Mid-April through Mid-October
Self-Guided Tours: Year Around (Note: fort buildings are closed October-April)
Program Length: 1.5 - 2 hours
Fee: $10.00 per group or $.50 per student if less than 20; teachers, chaperones & bus drivers free; cash, check, credit card or LPOs accepted.
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| Discovery Trunks |
 Discovery Trunks allow you to bring history in a hands-on format into your classroom. Each trunk contains reproduction objects, audiovisual materials, books and activities that your students can see, smell and touch. The Teacher's Guide includes background information, suggested lessons, and activities, as well as a bibliography.
Click here for a printable Discovery Trunk overview.
Six topics are available:
♦ Plains Indians
♦ Explorers
♦ Mountain Men
♦ Pioneers
♦ Frontier Army
♦ Cowboys
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Discovery Trunks meet the following standards: |
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♦ WY Social Studies Standards 2, 3, 4, & 5
♦ Natrona County School District 4th Grade
Essential Curriculum Standards
SOCIAL STUDIES
Unit #2 - American Indians, WY Region
Unit #3 - Mountain Men, Missionaries,
& Explorers
Unit #4 - Trails & Emigrants
Unit #6 - Indian Wars
♦ Natrona County School District 8th Grade
Essential Curriculum Standards
SOCIAL STUDIES
Unit #4 - Expansion & Reform
Unit #5 - From Sea to Shining Sea
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Availability: All Year
Fee: $2.00 per trunk; cash, check, credit card or LPOs accepted.
Rental: One Week, Friday - Thursday. Multiple week rentals may be available.
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| For more information about any of the programs call Erin Rose at 235-8462 or email her. |
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Contact
Rick Young
4001 Ft. Caspar Road
Casper, WY 82604
307-235-8462
email
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