This spring professional archeologists and volunteers will continue to excavate and preserve any artifacts at the site of the 1834 fur trade post east of Kaycee. This is a very early and important historical site. Over 700 artifacts have already been preserved and donated to the museum, where they are on display.

Our March annual historical presentation had a great turnout, despite the poor weather. Dwayne Christensen discussed the history of his pioneer family in the area, and his 50 years practicing as a veterinarian in Kaycee. He had great true stories that were enjoyed by the crowd. He also was awarded the 2026 Volunteer for the Preservation of History on behalf of Hoofprints of the Past Museum.

We are raffling a Henry .17 HMR large loop lever action rifle engraved with museum logo. Tickets are available for purchase (1 for $10 and 3 for $25) at the museum, the Kaycee Sinclair, the Bunkhouse Bakery, Invasion Bar and Restaurant, Cowlick Creamery, and the Kaycee General Store. This fundraiser is sponsored by Nuclear Fuels, Inc. This is an important annual fundraiser for us so we greatly appreciate the support from our sponsor and the vendors who are selling them for us.

We would like to thank the Wyoming Community Foundation for funds to purchase a new projector and printer for the museum. This equipment is important to our mission and has been a huge improvement from what we had before. Thank you!

 

Thank you to everyone who attended the Johnson County War tour on August 16th. We are also thankful for the landowners who made this possible, our tour volunteers, and the TA Ranch for the great lunch.

Hoofprints of the Past Museum is pleased to present Living History at the Museum on June 14th, 2025 in conjunction with Chris Ledoux Rodeo Days. 

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 attended.

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 Senator Jim Anderson. Kaycee High School also participated with a reading of “In Flanders Fields” and the band performed the National Anthem and Taps during the flag raising. 

 

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!

Thank you everyone who attended our annual Hole in the Wall tour and all the volunteers and landowners who made the day possible. Thank you!