Trails Center presents “America’s Newest National Historic Trail” Sunday
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CASPER, Wyo. – Visit the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center on Sunday, May 7, at 1 p.m. for the presentation of “America’s Newest National Historic Trail.”
This 30-minute illustrated talk showcases the bold story of the pre-Civil War Butterfield Overland Mail and Stage Line. Interpreter Reid Miller will outline the process of researching and designating its route to be included as part of our National Historic Trails System.
Designated this year, inclusion of the Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail memorializes the more than 3,000-mile route of John Butterfield’s mail and stage line, which carried mail and passengers across the desert Southwest to San Francisco from 1858-1861. The trail marked the longest overland route, and costliest mail contract, at that point in U.S. history. Miller’s presentation will detail the vital operating logistics and constant hazards of the route and encourage listeners to visit sites along the trail that exist today.
For more information, please 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.