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Historical Dominoes 

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

 

Sometimes little objects can represent a moment in that is precious to not only those who own it but also, people who want to savor the moment in time they represent. The Hanna Basin Museum just recently received a fair amount of historical treasure from Carol Boam-Smith.

Saratoga and Encampment Railway: A journey through time and progress

By Dana Davis

Director, Saratoga Museum

 

Paranormal investigation at the Carbon County Museum

By Tom Mensik

Director, Carbon County Museum

 

I have been conducting paranormal investigations for about ten years now. It all started when I was working for a house museum in Georgetown, Colorado. I received an email one day from the team leader of the Colorado based paranormal investigation team. They asked if they could come and see what the museum has to offer in the way of spiritual entities. I was intrigued.

Preserving local history one picture at a time

By Dick Perue

Carbon County Comet Contributor

“Preserving local history one picture at a time” has been the life-long goal of Upper North Platte River Valley historian and Wyoming’s senior hall of fame newspaper publisher, editor, printer, reporter, paperboy and often janitor, Dick Perue.

Little Snake River Museum hosts successful community barbecue

By Lele Emmons

Director, Little Snake River Museum

 

The Tragedy of Flight 409: A Carbon County Disaster

By Tom Mensik

Director, Carbon County Museum

 

“If you can’t dance, just jump on and ride!” The ‘famous’ Garden Spot Pavilion

By Angie Hobbs

Director, Elk Mountain Museum

 

Preserving the past with respect

By K.J. Schricker

Accessions, Saratoga Museum

 

A museum is a repository of a variety of histories, peoples, animals and the very Earth itself. Museums get all kinds of donations such as minerals, animal artifacts and tools. Some donations require special handling and sensitivity.

Human remains and grave goods are often displayed in museums but there are modern standards that need to be adhered to. 

Exploring the historic murder site of Robert Widdowfield and Henry Vincent

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

 

“Welcome to the murder scene of Robert Widdowfield and Henry Vincent almost to the hour 145 years ago,” Mark Miller, author of Big Nose George; The Troublesome Trail, told a group of about 40 people. “This is a pretty unique opportunity.”

A lifetime of preserving coal country’s legacy and musical heritage

By Nancy Anderson

Board Member of the Hanna Basin Museum, Carbon County Historian

 

Famous Fossil Cabin Faces Costly Move Amid Deterioration Concerns

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

 

The iconic Fossil Cabin, a unique structure composed entirely of fossils and dinosaur bones, is facing an unclear future as the Medicine Bow Museum Board struggles to secure funding for its relocation. Situated just outside of Medicine Bow and near Cuomo Bluffs, the Fossil Cabin has been a beloved historical landmark since its construction in the 1930s by Thomas Boylan.

GEM celebrates dedication of restored 1890s S&E Caboose

By Tim Nicklas    

Director, Grand Encampment Museum

 

Historic fossil cabin in need of urgent funding for move to Medicine Bow Museum

By Sharon Biamon

Medicine Bow Museum Director

 

The fascinating story behind the enigmatic Kanji-covered grave in Rawlins Cemetery

By Kelia Mcuddy

Carbon County Museum Visitor Services Manager

Grand Encampment Museum unveils rare artifacts

By Tim Nicklas

Director, Grand Encampment Museum

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