Past Events

County Museum hosts long-distance online class

(Sweetwater County, Wyo. - February 6, 2021)     Fourth Grade students 2,000 miles away made a virtual trip to Green River last week when they attended a special online class conducted by the Sweetwater County Historical Museum.

Late last year, County Museum Public Engagement Coordinator Aidan Brady was contacted by the Yavneh Academy in Paramus, New Jersey, a community about the size of Rock Springs located some 15 miles from New York City. The Academy had heard of the museum’s educational outreach programs via the Internet and expressed interest in arranging special virtual presentations.

Subject matter was discussed and finalized; the topics Brady covered through an online link encompassed Native American cultures from all over the United States, geology, fossils such as Knightia and Stromatolite, geology, and Wyoming history. The students had many questions, and the Yavneh Academy pronounced the long-range classroom a great success

At a time when in-person museum visits can be problematic for student groups, virtual classes and presentations offer effective alternative strategies. Educators, parents, and parent-teacher groups who are interested in learning more about programs for students Grades K - 12 are encouraged to contact the museum at (307) 872-6435 or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

75 participate in online County Museum “Coffee With the Curator” event

January 15, 2021

take-home Christmas tree ornament kits for kids

(Sweetwater County, Wyo. - December 4, 2020)     As part of its ongoing outreach program, the Sweetwater County Historical Museum in Green River is offering special take home do-it-yourself Christmas tree ornament kits for children.

For Christmas seasons in the past, the Museum hosted on-site holiday “Make-and-Take” events where children came to the Museum and, aided by staff members, made their own vintage Christmas tree ornaments of several types; two of each kind - one for the Museum tree and one to take home for their family tree.

Due to Covid 19 concerns, Museum Public Engagement Coordinator Aidan Brady came up with an alternative for this year: pre-packaged Christmas ornament kits, complete with materials and instructions, that families can pick up at the Museum. At home, children can use the kits to make their ornaments; as before, two of each - one for the Museum tree, and one for the family tree at home.

The holiday ornament kits are designed for three different age groups:   candy canes/ shepherd’s  crooks for pre-schoolers, paper Russian nesting dolls, (called “Matryoshkas”) for kids who like to color, and wood-and-yarn Godseyes.

There is no charge for the kits. The Museum is located at 3 Flaming Gorge Way in Green River; winter hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and admission is free. For any questions about the ornament kits, call (307) 872-6435 or email the Museum at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Flat Powell #JohnWesleyPowellmonth

Want to fun for #JohnWesleyPowellmonth? We are celebrating the important scientific expeditions of John Wesley Powell all throughout May, 2020. Check out #JohnWesleyPowellmonth on your favorite social media.

Learn more about our celebrations here.

Print out this image and cutout the statue. (Click the link for a downloadable JPG)

Then see if you can:

Take some fun selfies in front of historic buildings

Strike a heroic pose by the river

Tape in your window for passers-by to see

Anything else you can think of