Saturday, April 26

Gatchell Museum History Conference

The Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum’s Spring History Conference will take place on Saturday, April 26.

An evening of history programming and tasty food is sure to offer a good time to all. Look for updates on the museum’s Facebook page or email Jennifer Romanoski at educator@jimgatchell.com to be placed on a call list for tickets.

The theme is Wyoming and World War II, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the conflict.

Featured speakers will be: Jenna Thorburn, superintendent, Camp Douglas Officer’s Club State Historic Site; Tione Willox, Friends of Camp Douglas; John Woodward, cultural resources manager, Wyoming Veterans Memorial Museum; and Sylvia Bruner, director, Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum. Topics will include: POW Camp Douglas and Camp Douglas Officer’s Club, the Casper Army Air Base, and the Wyoming Bomber Crash of 1943 (Bomber Mountain).

The evening will also feature a new book release about Bomber Mountain by Sylvia Bruner, called The Wyoming Bomber Crash of 1943, published by The History Press.

Tickets for the event are $35 each, must be purchased in advance. Tickets are limited. They may also be purchased at this link and at the museum.

Dinner and cash bar will be provided by the Virginian restaurant.

WHEN: 5 to 8 p.m., Saturday, April 26, 2025

WHERE: The Playhouse, 7 N. Main St., Buffalo, WY 82834

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