Category Archives: Out West in the Rockies

Empowering Narratives: Celebrating LGBTQ+ History with the Award-Winning American Heritage Center and Gregory Hinton

Posted on July 3, 2023 by ahcadmin

Preserving and celebrating diverse narratives is crucial to understanding our shared history and fostering inclusivity in society. In a remarkable collaboration the American Heritage Center at along with playwright and producer Gregory Hinton, have been recognized for exceptional work in … Continue reading →

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Opening Chutes and Closets – Gay Rodeo

Posted on June 7, 2021 by ahcadmin

The chute flies open and out comes a bucking bronc, with a rugged cowboy astraddle, trying their best to stay mounted – this iconic image is associated with rodeos across the West. And since 1975, a similar scene has played … Continue reading →

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Celebrating LGBTQ Pride: The S.J. Moffat Collection

Posted on June 29, 2020 by ahcadmin

While Pride celebrations have changed to accommodate pandemic restrictions in June 2020, we are highlighting the AHC’s “Out West in the Rockies” LGBT collections. “Out West in the Rockies” seeks to preserve and highlight narratives of LGBTQ people and communities … Continue reading →

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Drag Queen Bingo, a Laramie tradition

Posted on April 29, 2016 by ahcadmin

Drag Queen Bingo evolved from a small function to become one of the most anticipated annual events in Laramie. The event began as the official after-party for the annual Wyoming AIDS Walk. It was hosted by The Stilletos, Laramie’s very own … Continue reading →

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From Journals to Journalism: S.J. Moffat’s Life and Work

Posted on November 16, 2015 by

Today is the first day of Transgender Awareness week, and today we at the AHC remember Shannon Moffat, a science and technical writer. Continue reading →

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LGBT Archive of the American West launched in Laramie at the University of Wyoming

Posted on June 4, 2015 by ahcadmin

The American Heritage Center (AHC) at the University of Wyoming (UW), which houses several significant collections related to slain UW student Matthew Shepard, is currently developing “Out West in the Rockies,” a first-of-its kind regional lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender … Continue reading →

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