Fort Caspar - Wikipedia
WEBFort Caspar was a military post of the United States Army in present-day Wyoming, named after 2nd Lieutenant Caspar Collins, a U.S. Army officer who was killed in the 1865 Battle of the Platte Bridge Station against the Lakota and Cheyenne.
Fort Caspar Museum - Fort Caspar
WEBExplore 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. Museum Hours: May 1 - September 30. Open daily, 8am - 5pm.
Fort Caspar - U.S. National Park Service
WEBFeb 13, 2024 — Quick Facts. Location: 4001 Fort Caspar Rd, Casper, Wyoming. Significance: A reconstructed 1865 military post located at a major river crossing on the Oregon, Mormon Pioneer, California, and Pony Express Trails. MANAGED BY: Fort Caspar Museum. Amenities.
Fort Caspar | WyoHistory.org
WEBNov 8, 2014 — Fort Caspar is located just off Wyoming Boulevard on the west side of the city of Casper, Wyo. From Interstate 25, take Exit 188 B and follow the signs. The Fort Caspar Museum is open daily in the summer.
Wyoming History: Fort Caspar’s 1860s ‘Forgotten 9’ Finally Get…
WEBJun 1, 2024 — FORT CASPAR — Outside Casper’s namesake historic fort Saturday, a military bugler in 1860s uniform played taps on a little hill above a cluster of 20 commemorative headstones, nine of them new to represent 11th Kansas Volunteer Cavalry soldiers resurrected from about 160 years of obscurity.
Fort Casper in Wyoming: Exploring the Historic Frontier Outpost
WEBMay 23, 2024 — In the heart of Wyoming, Fort Casper is a storied frontier outpost that offers a glimpse into the tumultuous history of the American West. Established in the mid-19th century, this historic site was a pivotal military post and vital hub along the Oregon Trail.
Fort Caspar Site History - Fort Caspar
WEBIn 1847, Brigham Young led the Mormons from Winter Quarters in present-day Nebraska to their new home in the Great Salt Lake Valley. The Pioneer Party arrived at present-day Fort Caspar on June 12. Faced with a flooding North Platte, Young commissioned the construction of a ferry boat to ensure a safe river crossing.
Fort Caspar Museum and Historic Site | Casper, WY 82604
WEBThe Fort Caspar Museum features reconstructed buildings, including a stockade and a replica of the Mormon ferry that operated in Casper from 1847-1849. Head inside the Interpretive Center where you can walk through Casper’s first 100 years with objects from the museum’s collection and learn about the community’s history through ...
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WEBWe are a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of Fort Caspar and the Casper, Wyoming area. Here you can find information on upcoming events, programs, and news from the Fort Caspar Museum Association.
Exhibits - Fort Caspar
WEBSince the fort was reconstructed in 1936, Fort Caspar Museum has acquired, preserved, and exhibited historical objects related to Fort Caspar, the City of Casper, Natrona County, and central Wyoming.
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