Native American History Weekend at the Trails Center
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CASPER, Wyo. – Come join the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center for a whole weekend devoted to Native American History, this Saturday and Sunday. Special guest speakers include Willie LeClair, Donovin Sprague, and Jerry Enzler.
“We are delighted to host three excellent speakers whose work builds bridges between communities while illuminating our past,” said Kylie L. McCormick, Trails Center Park Ranger. “It’s an action-packed weekend and the perfect opportunity to learn more about Wyoming Native American history.”
Willie LeClair is an enrolled member of the Eastern Shoshone Tribe of the Wind River Indian Reservation. Walking the path of the American Indian and American Cowboy, Willie hopes to bridge misunderstandings between Indian and non-Indian communities by educating the public through lectures, regalia, song, and dance.
• Saturday at 1:00 pm – Special Presentation on Shoshone Traditions and Historic Lifestyles
Donovin Sprague is Minnicoujou Lakota from the Hump and Crazy Horse family. He currently teaches history and political science at Sheridan College, and is an acclaimed author of ten books. Donovin will be at the Trails Center speaking on Lakota and Cheyenne history on the Bozeman Trail and Platte Bridge. Book signings will follow.
• Sunday at 1:00 pm – Presentation on the Native Americans on the Bozeman Trail & Platte Bridge
Jerry Enzler has written and curated national exhibitions and films, and published numerous historical articles on Jim Bridger, river history, and other topics. Recently, Jerry published a book titled Jim Bridger: Trailblazer of the American West – the first comprehensive biography in more than 50 years.
• Sunday at 3:00 pm – Special Presentation on Jim Bridger followed by a book signing
Come join the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center for our Native American History weekend. With special presentations on Native American history, Native lifestyles, and relationships with early Americans, this is a weekend any history buff or casual learner will enjoy.
For more information, please call 307-261-7700.
The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center is open 7 days a week from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm MST.
1501 N Poplar St, Casper, WY 82601.
Admission is Free
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