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.
Our Winter Hours
October 1 - April 30 - Tuesday - Saturday
Museum open 8am - 5pm
Fort Buildings Closed
Coming in April
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The Bison
American Icon
April 6-May 25, 2010
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Volunteers
Are you interested in history?
We are looking for volunteers to help with the Front Desk and with School Tours. |
Do you enjoy talking with and helping people?
You can help us at the Front Desk. Volunteers assist staff and the public from May to September. Four-hour shifts are available in the morning and afternoon. For more information call 235-8462 or email.
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Do you enjoy working with children?
You can help us by being a docent with School Tours.
A docent is a volunteer who provides interactive learning experiences through tours, lectures, and hands-on activities. Docents will give one tour (about 90 minutes) a week during the spring session, fall session, or both.
Spring: April 15-May 31; Fall: September 1– October 15. For more information about the docent program click here, call Erin Rose at 235-8462 or email.
Are you a Junior Ranger at a
national or state park? |
| Then the Junior Army Scout Book is for you! |
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For ages 5-12
Available all year.
FREE activity book with admission.
Earn a certificate and cool temporary tattoo.
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Learn about Fort Caspar Museum & Wyoming history with engaging activities.
Connect the Dots
Emigrants Move West
Man Your Post
Home Sweet Home
Wyoming Populations
What Happened Here?
Sutler Store Math
Cattle Ranching Crossword
I Spy a Sheepwagon
Fort Caspar Museum Bingo
Stepping Through Time
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Contact
Rick Young
4001 Ft. Caspar Road
Casper, WY 82604
307-235-8462
email
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