Saturday, September 12
Powder River Pioneers Tour
Hoofprints of the Past Museum’s Powder River Pioneers Tour is scheduled for Saturday, September 12.
This tour explores historic sites along the Powder River east of Kaycee, including the site of Fort Reno.
The history of Kaycee and the surrounding area is the story of the Old West. It includes the exploits and battles of the Indians, trappers, explorers, soldiers, cowboys, and homesteaders. So much that is symbolic of Western history occurred in this beautiful area.
The Powder River of Kaycee was the stage where early explorers, travelers, fur traders, the U.S. military, Indians, missionaries, and cattle barons played their part in Western expansion. They built posts, forts, and a “castle,” at times working together and other times fighting each other for their piece of this land. Some were just travelers passing through and others stayed and made their mark on the area. The fascinating and little-known history of these people and events will be shared by knowledgeable local historians as you travel by bus eastward from Kaycee through the Powder River Country.
Some of the famous sites and events explored on this guided historical tour include:
- 1834 Portuguese Fort of Antonio Montero, trapper
- German Lutheran Mission Station where missionaries attempted to minister to natives
- The Townsend Wagon Train Fight site along the Bozeman Trail
- U.S. military’s Cantonment Reno and Fort Reno sites
- Cattle baron Moreton Frewen’s “Castle” site at 76 Ranch Headquarters
- Notable homestead sites and community sites
The tour costs $95 per person, which includes lunch at Fort Reno. It begins in Kaycee at 8:30 a.m. Registration is required in advance. Space is limited on the bus, so sign up early.
Register for the tour here.
WHEN: 8:30 a.m., Saturday, September 12
WHERE: Hoofprints of the Past Museum, 344 Nolan Ave., Kaycee WY 82639
