2026 is a milestone year for the Wyoming Pioneer Association. It marks the 100th anniversary of the log cabin, the 60th anniversary of the Wyoming Pioneer Memorial Museum, and the 250th birthday of America.
This is a year for reflection and gratitude, and there’s no better time to take stock of where we’ve been while imagining all that is possible as we move into the future.
BOARD BRANDING
We’re offering another opportunity to members for a branded board to hang in the Ruthe! Boards will be sold for $250 each. They will be hung in the main meeting room above the display cases. 52 boards are available. You must be a WPA member to have a board hung in the building.Reservation checks can be mailed to P.O. Box 1545, Douglas, WY 82633; or reserve your spot by emailing us or clicking the link below.
Friday, AUGUST 7
CASINO NIGHT FUNDRAISER
FOR TICKETS
Rod: 580-763-3113
Jane: 307-351-3627
WPA is hosting a casino night to raise funds for our organization. The Casino night will be open to the general public, and we expect tickets to sell out quickly! We will send an email to Silver and Gold members as soon as tickets are available, so they get the first chance to attend!
Others wishing to purchase tickets are encouraged to contact a member of the executive committee. A complete list can be found under the “about” tab.
Thursday, AUGUST 13
WPA ANNUAL MEETING
Join us for our annual meeting, luncheon, and a program of wonderful cowboy poetry! We will also have an auction of some great items. Be sure to mark your calendars to join us in celebrating 100 years.
10 a.m. • Ruthe James Williams Memorial Conference Center
• 10 a.m. Pioneer Essay contest winners will read their essays in the White School (Pleasantview)
• 10 a.m. Registration
• 11 a.m. Wyoming Pioneer Assn. Annual Meeting
• Noon Lunch
• 12:30 p.m. Annual Group Photo
• 1:30 p.m. Poetry by Tina Willis and Echo Klaproth
• Running with the Big Boys maquette will be sold during the intermission
• Cowboy Poetry by Larry Phillips
Running with the Big Boys #13
This maquette will be auctioned off at this year’s annual meeting! Be sure to attend for your chance to purchase this beautiful item.
Commemorative
Coins
In honor of 100 years, WPA has commissioned commemorative silver coins. These are selling fast, so be sure to contact the executive board today if you would like one. Coin #100 will be auctioned off at the annual meeting, if that is the one you have your eye on!
According to the March 4, 1927 issue of the Wyoming Eagle, there were six classes of membership available to the WPA’s inaugural group of supporters. Dues ranged from $1 for annual memberships to $15 for lifetime memberships.