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* The Natural History of the Upper Wind River Valley featuring displays including the geology of the [[Wind River Range#Geology|Wind River]] including the [[Chugwater Formation]], [[gastrolith]]s, [[Elimia tenera|Turritella agate]]s, and the flora and fauna including the native [[cutthroat trout]] and [[bighorn sheep]] |
* The Natural History of the Upper Wind River Valley featuring displays including the geology of the [[Wind River Range#Geology|Wind River]] including the [[Chugwater Formation]], [[gastrolith]]s, [[Elimia tenera|Turritella agate]]s, and the flora and fauna including the native [[cutthroat trout]] and [[bighorn sheep]] |
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* The [[Mountain Shoshone]], known as the [[Sheepeaters]], and how they lived as interpreted from the steatite tools, horn bows crafted from [[bighorn sheep]] horn, and [[petroglyph]]s left from ancestors <ref>[http://duboismuseum.org/sheepeater.htm Wind River Valley's First Inhabitants]</ref> |
* The [[Mountain Shoshone]], known as the [[Sheepeaters]], and how they lived as interpreted from the steatite tools, horn bows crafted from [[bighorn sheep]] horn, and [[petroglyph]]s left from ancestors <ref>[http://duboismuseum.org/sheepeater.htm Wind River Valley's First Inhabitants] Retrieved February 10, 2012</ref> |
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* The Charlie Moore Collection presenting artifacts of the [[CM Ranch and Simpson Lake Cabins|CM Ranch]], the oldest continuously operating guest ranch in Wyoming.<ref>[http://duboismuseum.org/moore.htm Charlie Moore Collection]</ref> |
* The Charlie Moore Collection presenting artifacts of the [[CM Ranch and Simpson Lake Cabins|CM Ranch]], the oldest continuously operating guest ranch in Wyoming.<ref>[http://duboismuseum.org/moore.htm Charlie Moore Collection] Retrieved February 10, 2012</ref> |
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* the Scandinavian loggers ([[Lumberjack#The_tie_hack|tie hacks]]) who cut railroad ties for the nation's railroads in the national forests near Dubois as presented in the Wind River Tie-Hack Gallery <ref>[http://duboismuseum.org/tiehack.htm Tie Hacks Brought Scandinavian Flavor to Dubois]</ref> |
* the Scandinavian loggers ([[Lumberjack#The_tie_hack|tie hacks]]) who cut railroad ties for the nation's railroads in the national forests near Dubois as presented in the Wind River Tie-Hack Gallery <ref>[http://duboismuseum.org/tiehack.htm Tie Hacks Brought Scandinavian Flavor to Dubois] Retrieved February 10, 2012</ref> |
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* The [[Cavalry (United States)|US Cavalry]] in Wyoming <ref>[http://duboismuseum.org/cav.htm U.S. Cavalry in Wyoming]</ref> |
* The [[Cavalry (United States)|US Cavalry]] in Wyoming <ref>[http://duboismuseum.org/cav.htm U.S. Cavalry in Wyoming] Retrieved February 10, 2012</ref> |
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* The homesteaders who settled in the late 1800s |
* The homesteaders who settled in the late 1800s |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[http://fremontcountymuseums.com/dubois Dubois Museum] - official site |
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Revision as of 15:15, 26 November 2016
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| Location | 909 West Ramshorn St. Dubois, Wyoming, United States |
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| Type | Interpretive Center |
| Website | Official website |
The Dubois Museum is a 3,850-square-foot (358 m2) museum[1] preserving and interpreting the history of the Upper Wind River Valley and is located in the town of Dubois, Wyoming on U.S. Route 26 along the Wyoming Centennial Scenic Byway.[2] The museum offers interpretive programs, exhibits, multi-media presentations, and special events.
Exhibits
The center contains several permanent exhibits.
- The Natural History of the Upper Wind River Valley featuring displays including the geology of the Wind River including the Chugwater Formation, gastroliths, Turritella agates, and the flora and fauna including the native cutthroat trout and bighorn sheep
- The Mountain Shoshone, known as the Sheepeaters, and how they lived as interpreted from the steatite tools, horn bows crafted from bighorn sheep horn, and petroglyphs left from ancestors [3]
- The Charlie Moore Collection presenting artifacts of the CM Ranch, the oldest continuously operating guest ranch in Wyoming.[4]
- the Scandinavian loggers (tie hacks) who cut railroad ties for the nation's railroads in the national forests near Dubois as presented in the Wind River Tie-Hack Gallery [5]
- The US Cavalry in Wyoming [6]
- The homesteaders who settled in the late 1800s
Educational tours are also offered to area geological, archaeological, and historical sites of Sheepeater bighorn sheep traps, Plains Indians teepee rings, petroglyphs, and cabins from the “tie hack” era.[7]
See also
- CM Ranch and Simpson Lake Cabins
- National Bighorn Sheep Interpretive Center
- List of Registered Historic Places in Wyoming
References
- ^ "Dubois Museum". Smithsonian Magazine. Retrieved February 10, 2012.
- ^ "Dubois Museum". AAA. Retrieved February 10, 2012.
- ^ Wind River Valley's First Inhabitants Retrieved February 10, 2012
- ^ Charlie Moore Collection Retrieved February 10, 2012
- ^ Tie Hacks Brought Scandinavian Flavor to Dubois Retrieved February 10, 2012
- ^ U.S. Cavalry in Wyoming Retrieved February 10, 2012
- ^ "The Longhorn Ranch Lodge and RV". Retrieved February 10, 2012.
External links
- Dubois Museum - official site