EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

October 27, 2023 5:30 PM 

Join us on Friday, October 27 starting at 5:30 pm, for the Museum at the Bighorns’ History Happy Hour. This casual program invites local experts to weigh in on a variety of historical topics, share insights, answer questions, all while enjoying a beverage of choice. Chip King and Mark Demple will lead a discussion, focused on the history of Sheridan Beer and Sheridan Brewing. The program will be held outside on the museum porch, weather permitting. Attendees are encouraged to bring a comfy camp chair along with their questions and comments. BYOB. 

In case of bad weather, the event will be moved inside the museum. Bring a chair and a beverage of your choice, and we'll find a warm and cozy spot to hang out!

September 22, 2023 5:30 PM 

 Join us on Friday, September 22 starting at 5:30 pm, for the Museum at the Bighorns’ first History Happy Hour. This casual program invites local experts to weigh in on a variety of historical topics, share insights, answer questions, all while enjoying a beverage of choice. Retired fireman and board member, Greg Luhman will lead a discussion, focused on the 1988 Ritz Fire. More than just a sporting goods store, the Ritz was a place to connect with the community. People still fondly recall the owner, Sam Mavrakis, hand tying flies and building fishing rods. The program will be held outside on the museum porch and attendees are encouraged to bring a comfy camp chair along with their questions and comments. BYOB.

In case of bad weather, the event will be moved inside the museum. Bring a chair and a beverage of your choice, and we'll find a warm and cozy spot to hang out!

September 8 & 9, 2023 7:30 PM 

Join the Museum September 8 & 9 for the 4th annual Living History Cemetery Tour: Ranchers of Sheridan County at 7:30 pm.  Space is limited to 30 people. Tickets are $25 each and must be purchased in advance. 

With over 20,000 burials dating back to the 1880s, cemetery tours offer a glimpse at a unique cross section of history. Previous tours have included Sheridan Founders, Women of Distinction, Red Light District, Murder and Suicide, Union and Confederate Veterans. This is a ticketed event. 

May 13, 2023 9 AM-5 PM

 Join the Museum at the Bighorns for our inaugural Family Day celebrating Historic Preservation Month. Family Day is a free day at the museum celebrating the places that matter most in Sheridan County. Free admission and activities for kids throughout the day. No registration required. 

Family Day is generously sponsored by Citco Federal Credit Union, Crossroads Health/Solitude Spa, Becky Cummings, Arvid & Vi Luhman, Edre Maier, QC10 Architects, Sheridan Fire Equipment, and Dan and Barb Stalker.

Entries Must be Received by 5 PM, May 1, 2023 

The National Trust for Historic Preservation’s THIS PLACE MATTERS campaign encourages people to celebrate the treasured and historic places in their community. The Museum at the Bighorns invites you to share what place in Sheridan County matters most to you. Click here for full contest details, rules, and entry form.

2024 Dates TBD

 Learn local history with fun, hands-on activities for children ages 6-10. Every other Tuesday this summer at 10 am on the museum porch, we will be learning about topics like making butter, weaving, painting, and ice cream. An adult must accompany participants. Tidbit Programs are free of charge, but registration is required. 

 2024 Dates TBD 

Enrich your understanding of history at our evening discussion series. History After Dark covers a variety of topics from the Great Sioux war to the legacy of Sheridan Beer and World War II. 

*This event is free to members; $5 to non-members.