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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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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. [...]
TBT – Stagecoach Routes – Bingham Post Office and Stage Station
On this #TBT, we continue exploring the historic stage roads of Sheridan County through a series of signs created by the Sheridan County Historic Preservation Commission. This sign, “Bingham Post Office and Stage Station,” was placed on the north side of US Highway 14 about halfway between Ranchester and Dayton. It no longer stands. [...]
TBT – Stagecoach Routes – Mail Routes and Service
On this #TBT, we continue our exploration of the historic stage roads of Sheridan County. This week’s post comes from a sign originally placed by the Sheridan County Historic Preservation Commission at Keystone Road and South Dry Creek a decade ago. This segment of the Rock Creek to Montana stage road between the Union [...]
TBT – Stagecoach Routes – Rock Creek to Montana State Line
On this #TBT, we highlight the historic Rock Creek to Montana stage line. The information comes from a sign created by the Sheridan County Historic Preservation Commission and placed near the intersection of Keystone Road and Soldier Creek Road. Beginning in July 1878, the U.S. Postal Service awarded contracts to stage lines to operate [...]
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