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Wyoming History

Wyoming History

WyomingPBS is an important cultural storyteller, bringing stories about the history of our unique state to Wyoming citizens. Features biographical documentaries on important state leaders and other important historical figures as well as historically significant events that have helped shape our state.

Wyoming History is a local public television program presented by Wyoming PBS

Drawn to Yellowstone

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How Moran's art & Jackson's photography were used to persuade Congress to make Yellowstone (56m 55s)

What's In A Name?

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Exploring the uniquenames of Wyoming towns, communities and landmarks. (28m 58s)

The Photography of Lora Webb Nichols

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The 24,000 images and writings of Lora Webb Nichols (28m)

Wyoming Voices - Pt 2: A New Century, 1892-1942

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Part 2 - A New Century (57m 3s)

Blizzard of '49

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The Blizzard of '49 tells the story of the worst series of storms in Wyoming’s history. (57m 1s)

Dick Cheney - A Heartbeat Away

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The story of Dick Cheney, the man historians have dubbed nation's the most powerful V.P. (1h 27m 2s)

Lived History - The Story of the Wind River Virtual Museum

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'LIVED HISTORY' documents the creation of a high definition video 'virtual museum.' (27m 10s)

End of Track

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End of Track follows the progress of railroad from Cheyenne to Evanston in 1868. (57m 1s)

Alan K. Simpson: Nothing Else Matters

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In this documentary, Alan K. Simpson describes his career in Washington DC and afterward. (56m 55s)

Nellie Tayloe Ross - A Governor First

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In 1924, Nellie Tayloe Ross of Wyoming became the first women elected governor in the U.S. (28m 10s)

Brotherhood of the Broadaxe

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“Tie Hacks” were legendary timber workers who made hand hewn cross ties - early 1900's. (48m 15s)

Stan Hathaway Trust in Wyoming

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The story of one of Wyoming’s most revered politicians, Gov. Stan Hathaway (28m 53s)

Wyoming Voices - Pt 3: Powder River Let'er Buck 1942-2000

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The creation of the modern Wyoming from the days of World War II through the mineral boom (55m 44s)

Wyoming Voices - Pt 1: 11,000 Years to Statehood

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Part 1 - 11,000 years to Statehood (56m 2s)

Washakie: Last Chief of the Shoshone

Washakie made his historical claim to greatness as chief of the Eastern Shoshone. (57m 35s)

Immigration - Wyoming Stories

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Wyoming stories of immigration, stories from Rock Springs (27m)

Along Jim Bridger’s Trail

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“Along Jim Bridger’s Trail” follows a contemporary wagon train through Wyoming (28m 6s)

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