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Tag Archives: Fourth of July
Independence Day in the Cowboy State: A Look at Wyoming’s Traditions
Happy Independence Day! 248 years of independence, and Wyoming’s been celebrating in style. From fur traders to rodeo riders, here’s how our state has marked America’s birthday. We’re highlighting a few of Wyoming’s Fourth of July traditions and featuring some … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Local history, Local Traditions, Uncategorized, Wyoming history
Tagged American West, Cody, Cody Stampede, Community Events, Fireworks, Fourth of July, Frontier history, Historical Landmarks, Independence Day, Independence Rock, Lander, Parades, Patriotic Celebrations, Rodeo, Sheridan, Vintage Photographs, Western Traditions, William L. Sublette, Wyoming celebrations
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Celebrating 200 Years of Independence
July 4, 1976, marked the 200th anniversary of when the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. It is little known that on that original day of independence, only two people signed the document – John Hancock, president … Continue reading
Fourth of July in Wyoming Territory
How did Wyoming celebrate Fourth of July in territorial days? T.A. Larson’s History of Wyoming provides a slice of holiday history from the 1870s and 1880s. Here are excerpts: The Fourth of July was the great secular holiday, requiring elaborate … Continue reading
Posted in 19th century, Laramie, Uncategorized, Wyoming history
Tagged Fourth of July, Parades, T.A. Larson, Wyoming history, Wyoming Territory
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