*****This is Part One of a larger, ongoing exploration of the world’s oldest profession  and the quiet, complicated ways it intersected with the history of Sheridan, Wyoming. Rather than attempting to tell the full, sweeping story at once, this series focuses on the lives behind the records—individual women whose names appear in city directories, court dockets, council minutes, and whispered local memory.***** Please look for the other future parts that will include other fam

Why I Tell Stories — And Why You Should, Too Because once they’re gone… they’re gone forever. There are questions I will never get to ask. My dad’s mother died before I was born. His father and stepmother lived several states away, and while we visited, I was far too young to know what to ask. My mom’s mother was around longer; she shared many stories, but my mom's father passed when I was just 14. I recall him mentioning Villisca, Iowa, where his mother was from, but I never

With Halloween just two days away, it feels like the right time to talk about a ghost.... a gentle one. Not the rattling-chains, cold-attic kind, but the kind who lingers out of love. Sheridan has its share of legends, but if you ask locals who know the old stories, they’ll tell you the most famous ghost in town is a woman who never truly left her home: Miss Kate Arnold of the Sheridan Inn. I wrote this story in two parts: The first is Miss Kate’s life story. The se

***PLEASE NOTE*** THIS IS NOT A COMPLETE LIST OF SHOWS OR PERFORMANCES HELD AT THE DIFFERENT OPERA HOUSES. Drawing of the historic Cady Building in Sheridan, Wyoming, showcases its intricate architectural details. Artist unknown; image sourced from a Historic Newspaper            Opera Houses in small town america were symbols of culture and aspiration. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, opera houses were as much a fixture of Western towns as saloons and train station

*** UPDATE July 21, 2025*** Unfortunately Clark Perry Baldwin will not face trial in Wyoming. He died in custody one day after we learned...

CLICK TO EXPAND PHOTOS & NEWSPAPER ARTICLES ABOVE: THE SHERIDAN HONOR ROLL WAS LOCATED ON THE NORTH EAST CORNER OF LOUCKS AND GOULD...

Now Available..... Book 3 of Historical Sheridan series. This volume shines a light on the lesser-known stories of the area, making it a...

*Worthpoint and other auction houses also used This is part 1 of an ongoing series. Over the years, there has been many items sold on...

CLICK ON ANY PHOTO OR NEWSPAPER ARTICLE TO ENLARGE AND READ. THIS ARTICLE WAS WRITTEN BECAUSE I FOUND A POSTCARD OF THE CRASH TALKED...

His story is one of contrast— In the twilight years of the Wild West! Rattlesnake Jack McIntyre with his two children, Albert and Martha....

Deep within the Bighorn Mountains, where nature's raw beauty meets the wild spirit of the American frontier, lay markers that whisper...

On the "Judy Armstrong's Memories of Sheridan" Facebook group, there are numerous posts about Spud Snacks, the potato chip company from...

Throughout my exploration, I've discovered fascinating connections between Sheridan, Wyoming, and the glamorous world of Hollywood. These narratives involve individuals born in Sheridan or those who have chosen to call it home, highlighting their remarkable ventures into Hollywood's illustrious scene. Inspired by these discoveries, I've crafted a series focusing on these Sheridan natives, each installment uncovering the captivating journeys of these personalities. The bulk of

This is a basic list....Should you be interested in a more detailed historical account of any town for a future blog post, please feel...

A few people approached me recently, mentioning my history website, and expressing their interest in reading my content despite not using...

Buckle up, history enthusiasts! We're about to embark on a wild ride through the extraordinary life of John Bradford Moore. This journey...

Being a part of the Miss Indian America Reunions has been a tremendous honor for me. I wasn’t born when All American Indian Days and the...

Nestled in the heart of Sheridan, Wyoming, Kendrick Park, formerly known as Pioneer Park, has been a source of nostalgia and cherished...

All photographs courtesy of Chester Herbst, grandson of Fernando Herbst. All newspapers Clipped from The Wyoming Newspaper Project other...