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Trails Center hosting 'Pioneer Music' weekend in Casper

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CASPER, Wyo. – Join the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center July 1 and 2 for a weekend of old-fashioned pioneer music with American folk singer Hank Cramer.

Known for his booming voice and vintage flat-top guitar, Cramer boasts a collection of more than a thousand modern and traditional songs. His humor, passion for history, and music makes for an entertaining and educational experience. Both Saturday and Sunday, Cramer will perform throughout the day and speak about America’s westward migration and its traditional songs.

On Saturday, bring your children along to explore the excitement of the California gold rush with this weekend’s youth program, “Seeking Gold in California.” At 11 a.m., participants will join Trails Center interpreters and try their luck at gold panning. Youth who can withstand getting their hands dirty just might find some “gold” in this endeavor.

Events Schedule

  • July 1 and July 2: Pioneer Music with Hank Cramer
    • 10 a.m. – Oregon Trail Songs
    • 12 p.m. – California Trail Songs
    • 2 p.m. – Soldier Ballads
  • July 1 at 11 a.m.: Seeking Gold in California (Youth Program)

Interested in upcoming programs at the Trails Center? Visit the Trails Center’s website at https://www.blm.gov/learn/interpretive-centers/national-historic-trails-interpretive-center or follow BLM Wyoming on Facebook or Twitter. For more information, call the Trails Center at 307-261-7700.

The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center is open 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MST.
1501 N Poplar St., Casper, WY 82601.
Admission is Free

The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.