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Throw Back Thursdays #TBT is a weekly social media post that tells local historical stories, highlights elements from current SCLT historical projects, and/or announces upcoming historical activities.
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The People Who Shaped Our History
TBT – LIVING YOUR PASSION Dr. Ohm’s Space Program by Sue Simonich
For this #TBT, we look at a beloved local scientist’s astronomical contributions to Sheridan. In the 1960’s Dr. Kenneth Ohm joined Sheridan Community college and developed a multitude of programs to introduce the community to various fields of knowledge. He is widely recognized for his love of science and community. We at the Museum [...]
TBT – Hot Tamale Louie
For this #TBT, we recollect the story of Hot Tamale Louie. In 2015, when a mosque opened in Gillette, many people were surprised that Wyoming had a Muslim population at all. Some were angry. As a result, Wyoming, and the nation, came to respect and honor the all-American legacy of Sheridan resident Zarif Khan, [...]
TBT – Frank Grouard & Red Grade Road
For this #TBT, we are telling the story of the creation of the Red Grade Road. Our source is historic itself: The History of the Bighorn National Forest and the Vicinity prepared by Forest Supervisor James F Connor in 1940. At that time, the Red Grade was referred to as the Big Horn-Woodrock-Hyattville Road. [...]
The Places That Hold Our History
TBT – Stagecoach Routes
For this #TBT we will start a series following the historic stagecoach routes in Sheridan County from 1878 to 1894. The routes and history of the cross-county stage roads were determined by the railroads from the beginning. The route began as a connection between Rock Creek, Wyoming, on the Union Pacific Railroad, and the [...]
TBT – Goose Creek Culverts – Tongue River Water Trail
Recently, SCLT installed signs along the Tongue River Water Trail which highlight historic events, themes, and figures nearby. On this #TBT, take care as we navigate through the Goose Creek culverts under Interstate 90. Traditionally, the Bighorn Mountains marked the western edge of the seven bands of the Lakota nations’ territory. While most Lakota [...]
TBT – Padlock Ranch – Tongue River Water Trail
Recently, SCLT installed signs along the Tongue River Water Trail which highlight historic events, themes, and figures nearby. On this #TBT, we pull in our paddles and pause at the Padlock Ranch to learn about cattle drives and the start of ranching history. Routes to move cattle and take advantage of the open range [...]
The Events That Tell Our History
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