Trails Center hosts Blacksmithing Demonstrations and Pioneer Civilian Encampment Aug. 22-23
1501 N. Poplar St.
Casper, WY 82601
United States
Event Description
Casper, Wyo. – Join the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center on August 22 and 23 for a special two-day event featuring a pioneer living history encampment and 19th century blacksmithing demonstrations.
From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, and 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, the Trails Center welcomes back David Osmundsen and the Merchant Family. The Merchant Family will portray a civilian life encampment on the pioneer trails with a covered wagon, pioneer games, and music, while Osmundsen demonstrates various 19th century blacksmithing techniques.
Events Schedule
Friday, August 22 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- 11 a.m. - Blacksmithing Demonstration
- 12 p.m. - Pioneer Music
- 1 p.m. - Blacksmithing Demonstration
- 2 p.m. - Life on the Trail with Pioneer Games
- 3 p.m. - Blacksmithing Demonstration
Saturday, August 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- 10 a.m. - Blacksmithing demonstration
- 11 a.m. - Pioneer music
- 12 p.m. - Blacksmithing Demonstration
- 1 p.m. - Life on the Trail with Pioneer Games
- 2 p.m. - Blacksmithing Demonstration
For more information about individual programs, or to view the Trails Center’s entire summer program lineup, visit the Trails Center website or follow BLM Wyoming on Facebook or X.
The Trails Center is open Tuesday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
1501 N. Poplar St., Casper, WY 82601
Admission is free
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