In the Wild West, progressive politics made major waves in the years following the Civil War. Just look at Wyoming, where women gained the right to vote all the way back in 1869, a full 20 years ...

The Wyoming State Museum is hosting an opening reception Thursday for Wyoming Public Media’s photo exhibit, celebrating the winning entries from its photo contest, Wyoming’s History Through Listeners’ ...

John Allen Campbell, who served as a Union officer in the Civil War, was appointed by President Ulysses S. Grant as territorial governor. He signed the landmark bill passed by the Wyoming legislature ...

Wyoming led the nation in allowing women the right to vote on this day in history, Dec. 10, 1869. The then-western territory was the first in American history to approve women’s suffrage after Wyoming ...

Wyoming climber and author Sam Lightner, Jr. discusses his newest book about Wyo. history. Wyoming climber and author Sam Lightner, Jr. discusses his newest book "Wyoming: A History of the American ...

A past Wyoming History Day participant presents her project during the competition at UW’s American Heritage Center (AHC). The AHC recently launched a new Wyoming History Day website. (Hanna Fox Photo ...

The "Wyoming Veterans in Focus" project, a collaboration between the Wyoming State Archives, the Wyoming Arts Council and Wyoming State Historic Sites, will culminate in a public exhibition ...

EDITOR'S NOTE: This page is part of a comprehensive guide to voting rights across the U.S. and in Puerto Rico. In the Wild West, progressive politics made major waves in the years following the Civil ...