Residents Celebrate Wyoming Statehood Day by Revealing Their Favorite Thing About the Cowboy State
High Iron and Wind River Dancers highlighted immigrant stories and Indigenous traditions as the state marked America’s 250th birthday.
- Crowds gathered at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne on the Fourth of July for the Capital City Celebration, marking America's 250th birthday with speeches and performances.
- Wyoming Senate Majority Floor Leader Tara Nethercott opened her speech to those gathered outside the Wyoming Capitol, stating, "Today, we celebrate 250 years of an idea unlike what the world had ever seen."
- Before the speakers began, the Wind River Dancers, including members of the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho tribes, filled the plaza in traditional dance. Leader Darrell LoneBear Sr. explained the jingle-dress dancer wears 365 bell-shaped pieces, one for each day of the year.
- High Iron co-directors Aubrey Edwards and Conor Mullen presented a rehabilitated 1950s railcar on the Capitol grounds, showcasing stories of immigrant and migrant workers who built the West.
- The celebration concluded with reflections on civic duty, as displays reminded attendees that, "The most important role is citizen." The event served as Wyoming's focal point for the national Semiquincentennial.
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Cap City NewsResidents celebrate Wyoming Statehood Day by revealing their favorite thing about the Cowboy State
CASPER, Wyo. — Friday, July 10 marked the birthday of Wyoming, which happened just days after the 250th birthday of America. On July 10, 1890, Wyoming officially became a state and, in the ensuing 136 years, it has proven to be one of the best states in the union. According to the State of Wyoming […]
Home before the fireworks
“Happy Birthday, America!” the crowd bellowed back as Wyoming Senate Majority Floor Leader Tara Nethercott opened her speech to those gathered outside the Wyoming Capitol: “Today, we celebrate 250 years of an idea unlike what the world had ever seen.” Opinion At some point over the last few months, we all received the invitation to America’s big birthday bash. Some were quick to don their stars and stripes and prepare the yard for guests. Other…
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