Tag Archives: Casper

Behind the Foibles of Wyoming’s Prohibition Era

Posted on January 1, 2024 by ahcadmin

Many of us popped the cork on a bottle of champagne to welcome 2024. But a century ago, such celebrations that involved alcohol were illegal across the United States. Wyoming’s own noble experiment banning liquor began on June 30, 1919, … Continue reading →

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Traveling With the Ninth Cavalry

Posted on June 17, 2019 by ahcadmin

The 9th United States Cavalry was formed during the Civil War as a segregated unit with African American troopers and white officers. The regiment was stationed in the West in 1867 and served in Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, … Continue reading →

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