Annual Independence Day Celebration

Fort Laramie's largest event of the year! We invite you to join us in celebrating America's Independence at one of Wyoming's oldest settlements. There will be childern's activites and races in the morning, a 21-gun salute at noon, and 1870s baseball in the afternoon. Th......More

Fort Laramie's largest event of the year! We invite you to join us in celebrating America's Independence at one of Wyoming's oldest settlements. There will be childern's activites and races in the morning, a 21-gun salute at noon, and 1870s baseball in the afternoon. There will also be living history, music performances, and other activities throughout the day. This event is free to the public. We encourage visitors to bring a lawn chair or a blanket to sit on. Be sure to pack sunscreen, water, and snacks. No food will be available for purchase at the event. Vintage sodas will be avilable for sale at the enlisted men's bar. 

Fort Laramie National Historic Site grounds,

After the Military: 1890-1938

Come and learn about what happened to Fort Laramie after the military left in 1890. Learn about the early history of the town of Fort Laramie, the families that moved into the old military buildings, who the Civilian Conservation Corps was and why they were here, and ho......More

Come and learn about what happened to Fort Laramie after the military left in 1890. Learn about the early history of the town of Fort Laramie, the families that moved into the old military buildings, who the Civilian Conservation Corps was and why they were here, and how Fort Laramie became part of the National Parks Service. This will be a full weekend of living history, guest speakers and special programs.This event is free to the public. Be sure to pack sunscreen, water, and snacks. No food will be available for purchase at event. Vintage sodas will be sold available for sale in the enlisted men's bar.

After the Military: 1890-1938

Come and learn about what happened to Fort Laramie after the military left in 1890. Learn about the early history of the town of Fort Laramie, the families that moved into the old military buildings, who the Civilian Conservation Corps was and why they were here, and ho......More

Come and learn about what happened to Fort Laramie after the military left in 1890. Learn about the early history of the town of Fort Laramie, the families that moved into the old military buildings, who the Civilian Conservation Corps was and why they were here, and how Fort Laramie became part of the National Parks Service. This will be a full weekend of living history, guest speakers and special programs.This event is free to the public. Be sure to pack sunscreen, water, and snacks. No food will be available for purchase at event. Vintage sodas will be sold available for sale in the enlisted men's bar.

After the Military: 1890-1938

Come and learn about what happened to Fort Laramie after the military left in 1890. Learn about the early history of the town of Fort Laramie, the families that moved into the old military buildings, who the Civilian Conservation Corps was and why they were here, and ho......More

Come and learn about what happened to Fort Laramie after the military left in 1890. Learn about the early history of the town of Fort Laramie, the families that moved into the old military buildings, who the Civilian Conservation Corps was and why they were here, and how Fort Laramie became part of the National Parks Service. This will be a full weekend of living history, guest speakers and special programs.This event is free to the public. Be sure to pack sunscreen, water, and snacks. No food will be available for purchase at event. Vintage sodas will be sold available for sale in the enlisted men's bar.