Hoofprints of the Past Museum

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HISTORY IS OUR MISSION

Founded by volunteers in 1990, our mission is to preserve and share Kaycee and Western history in our historic Kaycee downtown buildings and tours. That history includes Native Americans, the Fur Trade and 1834 Portuguese Fort, the Bozeman Trail, Fort Reno, the Dull Knife Battle, the Johnson County Cattle War, Butch Cassidy and the Hole in the Wall Gang. Hoofprints of the Past Museum

Tours

Bozeman Trail Tour

The Bozeman Trail tour travels the historic sites along the Powder River and Bozeman Trail east of Kaycee. Fur Trading posts, forts, and battles, are just some of the history covered on this tour.

Group Museum Tours

This tour will provide a fascinating overview of Kaycee area western history, from the Native Americans through the Outlaw Period while showcasing some of the museum’s most priceless artifacts at the museum. Perfect for tour operators!

Johnson County War Tour

The Johnson County War tour follows the route of the Invaders of 1892, beginning at the KC Fight Site in Kaycee. The tour continues by bus, stopping at the Tisdale and Jones assassination sites. Lunch is enjoyed at the historic TA Ranch.

Hole in the Wall Tour

Visit the historic sites of the Hole in the Wall, where outlaws like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid hid from the law.

Museum News

Annual Historical Talk Entertains

Local author John Hanson and co-author Ken Moreland recently shared stories from their book “Trail and Tribulations” which detailed their time guiding hunters in the wilderness of Wyoming in the 1970’s and 80’s. The presentation was enjoyed by the audience and we appreciate the time of John and Ken, as well as all those who […]

Vietnam Memorial Monument Dedication Held at Museum

On Veterans Day the museum and Kaycee Lions Club held a monument dedication and Veteran’s Day ceremony for the recently installed Kaycee Vietnam Veterans Monument. Justin Hammerich gave an invocation to dedicate the monument and all the local Vietnam Veterans were recognized. County Commissioner Bob Perry spoke of his time in Vietnam, as did State […]