Tag Archives: T.A. Larson

Wyoming statehood:  A load of “blatherskitism”?

Posted on July 10, 2016 by ahcadmin

Wyoming’s entry into the Union occurred on July 10, 1890, but not all of our territorial predecessors were enthusiastic in the years leading up to that historic event. Political machinations and ambitions were at play. Leading the charge for statehood … Continue reading →

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Fourth of July in Wyoming Territory

Posted on July 4, 2016 by mmarcusse

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 →

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