Fun Fact! Cheyenne Shares a Surprising Link to New York City
All the way from Cheyenne to NYC!
Cheyenne History
Wyoming History: The Year Coffee Was Banned in Casper and Cheyenne
Due to repeated "violations of wartime rationing restrictions" in the area, the cities of Casper and Cheyenne temporarily outlawed the sale of coffee.
The Legendary Barney Ford: The Former Enslaved Man Who Became one of Cheyenne’s Wealthiest Businessmen
From humble roots, born into slavery in Virginia, he became one of the wealthiest men in the west and a prominent pioneer for civil rights.
The Worst Flood In Wyoming History – August 1, 1985
August 1, 1985, a tragic flash flood in Cheyenne claimed 12 lives and caused over $60 million in property damage.
Book Honors America’s First Female Militia, The ‘Girl Guards Of Wyoming’
In "The Girl Guards of Wyoming: The Lost Women's Militia", Cheyenne author and historian Dan Lyon recounts the legendary tale of Company K, the first all-female military troop in American history.
A Cow Cancelled Cheyenne’s First Automobile Race 110 Years Ago
This month is the 110th anniversary of the first "Wyoming traffic jam" when a cow in the road spoiled the debut of Cheyenne's new race track.
The Worst Flood In Wyoming History – August 1, 1985
August 1, 1985, a tragic flash flood in Cheyenne claimed 12 lives and caused over $60 million in property damage.
The History Of Cheyenne’s Hitching Post Inn
For nearly a century, The Hitching Post Inn was a Cheyenne icon, hosting movie stars, musicians, politicians, and five United States Presidents.
Cheyenne Remembers The Thanksgiving Week Blizzard Of 1979
Two days before Thanksgiving in 1979 the biggest blizzard in Cheyenne history dumped over two feet of snow on the Capital City.
The Day in 1963 When John F. Kennedy Visited Wyoming
September 25, 1963, is a day that many people in Wyoming will never forget. President John F. Kennedy visited Cheyenne, Laramie, and Jackson.