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

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.

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!

Museum News

Vietnam Memorial Monument Dedication on November 11th at the Museum

The Kaycee Lions Club recently commissioned a monument recognizing all the Kaycee area Vietnam veterans. The museum is pleased that it will be installed on our property in a location that visitors can access year-round. The museum is partnering with the Kaycee Lions Club, Kaycee High School, and the American Legion Auxiliary of Kaycee to […]

Great Day on the Bozeman Trail

Thank you to all those who attended our Bozeman Trail of Powder River Tour on September 14th. Thank you to all the volunteers, especially the Fort Phil Kearney Regulars for their excellent living history presentation during lunch. It was a great day!