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Join us for the monthly speaker series! The speaker series provides participants the opportunity to engage with their fellow community members on a rotating series of topics from local and regional experts. The talks will run 1-2 hours in the evening based upon the speaker’s presentation. The cost is $8 for members and $10 for non-members with pre-registration available. Contact: Educator Kurt Johnson, kjohnson@washakiemuseum.org.
The Speaker Series Frequent Learner Card provides admission to six knowledge-building presentations for the price of five.
Museum Members: $40  |  Non-members: $50
Available at the Washakie Museum or call at 347-4102

Washakie Museum Speaker Series - Enjoy 6 presentations for the price of 5! Learn interesting things from fascinating speakers!

Women's Experiences on the Emigrant Trail Through Wyoming
 
Presentation by
AMY MCKINNEY
Thursday, March 30 | 6:00 to 7:00pm

Join us as Prof. Amy McKinney takes a look at the lives of the women who navigated the emigrant trails through WY.

Based upon an examination of women’s diaries and reflections, this presentation examines the roles and experiences of the women who passed through Wyoming on their way to Oregon, Idaho, Utah, or California seeking a better life.
$8 Members | $10 Non-Members
Pre-Register
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Amy McKinney is an Associate Professor of History at Northwest College, having completed her Ph.D in History at the University of Calgary in 2011. She teaches a variety of courses including U.S. History, WY History, North American Indians, North American West, U.S. Women’s History, and Women in the West. 

A Cleveland-Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry Query:
Allosaurus Annihilation?


Presentation by
ANGELA REDDICK
Thursday, April 20 | 6:00 to 8:00pm

Join us as Paleontologist Angela Reddick discusses the events leading to a mass death of Allosaurus in Utah.

By comparing the unique fossil assemblage present at the site with the thousands of fossils found at the La Brea Tar Pits in downtown L.A., Angela will offer several theories as to what happened. You make the call!
$8 Members | $10 Non-Members
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Angela Reddick is the Education Director at the Wyoming Dinosaur Center, holding a B.S. in Geology and Mathematics, and an M.S. in Geology. Through her work, she shares her knowledge of paleontology with the public, and offers public digs as well as hands on activities at the WDC and online.

A Sportsmen, Market-Hunters, & Game Hogs:
Early Conservation in the Big Horn Basin


Presentation by
BRIAN BEAUVAIS

Tuesday, May 23 | 6:00 to 8:00pm

Join us as Author Brian Beauvais discusses the competing forces
surrounding early conservation efforts in the Big Horn Basin.

Brian will look at how the decline of the Bison, heavy market-hunting, and the needs of subsistence hunters combined to create a necessity for wildlife conservation, even if the priorities of the
actors were often at odds.
$8 Members | $10 Non-Members
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Brian Beauvais is the Curator of the Park County Archives in Cody, holding a B.A. and M.A. in American History. Brian has written about the history of Northwest Wyoming in the Annals of Wyoming and Points West. He is also active as an historical columnist for the bi-weekly Cody Enterprise.

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  • Home
  • Exhibits
    • Permanent Galleries >
      • The Ancient Basin
      • The Last West
    • Temporary Gallery >
      • Art Exhibit & Sale
      • All-School Art Show
    • Guided Tours
  • Events
    • Big Horn Basin Talent Show
    • STEAM Saturdays
    • Speaker Series
    • Art Exhibit Opening
    • Youth Art Workshop
    • All School Art Show
  • Education
    • Youth Programs >
      • STEAM Saturdays
      • Youth Art Workshop
      • Washakie Robotics Team
      • Guided Youth Tours
      • Youth Scholarship Application
    • Adult Programs >
      • Speaker Series
  • Calendar
    • Big Horn Basin Talent Show
    • STEAM Saturdays
    • Speaker Series
    • Art Exhibit Opening
    • Youth Art Workshop
    • All School Art Show
  • Visitor Information
    • Directions
    • Hours & Admission
    • Passport Program
    • Guided Public Tours
    • Guided Youth Tours
    • Visitor Survey
  • Join & Support
    • Membership >
      • Individual & Family
      • Business & Corporate
    • Support Us
  • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Facility Rental
    • Staff & Board of Directors
    • Job Openings
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Our History
    • Collections
    • Strategic Plan
  • Gift Shop
    • Books
    • Art >
      • Sam Angelo
      • Cal Fulfer
      • Tom Lucas
      • Sean McKinley
      • Jen Smith
    • Merchandise
  • Mammoth News