Category Archives: exhibits

Railroad Romance and Reality: Unpacking the Legacy of Railways in America

Posted on June 5, 2023 by ahcadmin

Documents and photographs found in the American Heritage Center’s collections can be used to explore the ways in which railways have been and are perceived in American society. Examples of these are on exhibit in “The Art of the Railroad” … Continue reading →

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American Heritage Center Exhibit Celebrates Buddy Ebsen, 1908-2003

Posted on August 29, 2022 by ahcadmin

Do you remember the TV comedy series The Beverly Hillbillies? How about the mystery series Barnaby Jones? More recently the series King of the Hill? No doubt you’ve seen the classic films The Wizard of Oz or Breakfast at Tiffany’s. … Continue reading →

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Check Out the American Heritage Center’s Virtual Exhibits!

Posted on January 4, 2021 by ahcadmin

2020 was a banner year for new American Heritage Center virtual exhibits. Take a look this selection of what we’ve been working on this past year. “Stampede” by Jerry Palen During the course of its 43 year run, “Stampede” became … Continue reading →

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Shelly and Mary Louise Grossman: the protection of our planet before Earth day

Posted on April 15, 2019 by ahcadmin

April 22nd is a day to think about, celebrate, and remember the importance of our planet and its conservation. It is called Earth day. This celebration started in 1970, following the oil blowout near Santa Barbara, in January 1969.  Its … Continue reading →

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Stan Lee’s Legacy Lives on at the American Heritage Center

Posted on November 14, 2018 by ahcadmin

Stan Lee’s legacy lives on at the University of Wyoming’s American Heritage Center (AHC). Stan Lee – comics industry pioneer, collection donor, and AHC benefactor – died November 12, 2018, at age 95, in his home city of Los Angeles. … Continue reading →

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Wyoming and the End of World War I

Posted on November 9, 2018 by ahcadmin

By the autumn of 1918 during World War I, Germany found itself bereft of manpower and supplies and was faced with imminent invasion. The country’s leaders requested an armistice from the Allies to end fighting on land, sea and air. Also … Continue reading →

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Celebrating 200th anniversary of Frankenstein

Posted on October 22, 2018 by ahcadmin

2018 marks the 200th anniversary of the publication of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus. In the novel, Shelley (1797-1851) tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who builds a sapient creature in his laboratory through an ambiguous … Continue reading →

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AHC Exhibit for Homecoming Week, October 13-20

Posted on October 13, 2018 by ahcadmin

While you are out and about planning your attendance at all of the fantastic events around campus and Laramie, please don’t forget to stop by the UW American Heritage Center and check out our Homecoming exhibit on the main floor … Continue reading →

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2018 marks the 20th remembrance of Matthew Shepard’s murder

Posted on October 8, 2018 by ahcadmin

To honor Matthew Shepard’s memory and continue efforts to strengthen compassion and inclusivity in our community for LGBTQ+ and all social identities, the American Heritage Center curated an exhibit that is on display until October 31 at the Buchanan Performing … Continue reading →

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Party like it’s 1993: AHC Celebrates 25 years in the Centennial Complex

Posted on September 13, 2018 by ahcadmin

The University of Wyoming American Heritage Center and Art Museum are hosting a public open house for the 25th anniversary of their shared building, the Centennial Complex on Friday, September 14, from 1-4 p.m. On the theme of “Celebrating the … Continue reading →

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