Wyoming Territorial Prison 1800's Broom Makers
ORGANIZATION: WY Territorial Prison State Historic Site
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The Wyoming Territorial Prison and State Historic Site will be reopening at the start of May, and this year we are proud to exhibit the newly restored broom factory that has been on this site for over a hundred years. What we are looking for are individuals who would be willing to portray living history, by making brooms on our replica machines-1800's style!!! We will provide on site training for all those involved, and we hope to make this year one of our best!!! Please feel free to contact us, especially as we do not have a set of solid dates up yet!!
(307) 745-6161
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About WY Territorial Prison State Historic Site
Location:
975 Snowy Range Road, Laramie, WY 82070, US
Mission Statement
The Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site exsists to share its resources with the public through preservation of its historic structures & artifacts, presentation of captivating educational programs & exhibits, all which illustrate the rich history of the Wyoming Territorial Prison, Wyoming agricultural industry & Wyoming's expansion from a territory to statehood as illustrated by the development of the community of Laramie.
Description
Listed on the National Register, the Wyoming Territorial Prison was restored in 1990. Built in 1872, the prison held some of the most notorious outlaws in the region, including Butch Cassidy. Visitors to the 190-acre facility can tour the prison and enjoy the newly restored Warden's House and Horse Barn Exhibit Hall featuring rotating displays and a family friendly scavenger hunt. New exhibits for 2007 include N. K. Boswell: First Warden and Innocent or Guilty? Women Inmates of the Wyoming Territorial Prison. Gift shop, picnic area and dump station on site. Lots to see and do.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
975 Snowy Range RoadLaramie, WY 82070
DATE POSTED
January 16, 2009
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 17