Commemorate America’s 250th Anniversary in Wyoming
Wyoming’s Semiquincentennial Celebration: A Declaration of Imagination
As we commemorate 250 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, Wyoming invites you to join us in a year-long celebration filled with exciting events, educational activities, and cultural festivities. Whether you’re a local resident or a visitor from afar, our Fourth of July events and Declaration of Independence Day activities promise to be unforgettable.
Upcoming events
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Hat Creek Stage Station: A Day in the Life at Hat Creek
September 20, 2025
1:00 PM at the Stage Station
Commemorating 150 years of the arrival of the soldiers. Honoring 250 years of the United States of America & Celebrating the local custom and culture.
Come equipped for an outdoor program. Shade is limited. Bring a lawn chair, umbrella, sunscreen, water, and bug spray. Please no pets or smoking outside the vehicle. Not responsible for accidents.
Directions: Take Highway 85 North to Mile Post 163. Turn on Hat Creek Road, go 2 miles east and turn 1 mile south to the stage station.
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A Day in the Life at Node
October 5, 2025
2:00 PM at the Node School
Celebrating Node’s history, community, and homesteading.
8 miles east of Lusk on Highway 20.
No smoking except in the vehicle. No pets. Not responsible for accidents.
Explore Niobrara, Celebrate America’s 250th
Our primary focus is to host a variety of interconnected history events countywide that showcase our local history and its connection to our national heritage. We plan to use an extensive array of QR codes and video recordings to capture this local knowledge and preserve it for education, public accessibility, and research beyond this celebration period. Public events featuring local historians and community elders will accompany the installation of the QR codes in various locations throughout Niobrara County.
