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9 Director’s Note 10 Hall of Fame Inductees 22 Black Hat Gala Details

Meet the inductees! Learn about the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Inductees!

28 Collections Corner & 32 Outreach Engagement Report Art Camp 34 Western Recap

40 Programming Art Show 42 Western Recap

45 Exhibit Highlight 48 Endowment Fund 49 Keepers of the West

Another Successful Art Show!

50 Museum Members Memoriam & 54 InHonoraria

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Cover 2026 Hall of Fame Inductees Cindy Braden Dr.Vincent “Skip” Ross Bill Stone Carl Sawyer Justin Sportmedicine Team

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A Summer of Momentum at the Museum

Dear Friends,

It has been an exciting summer at the Museum, marked by strong attendance, successful events, new partnerships, and continued opportunities to share the stories of Cheyenne Frontier Days™ and the legacy of the American West. The 46th Western Summer Art Show was a tremendous success. We are grateful to the artists, sponsors, buyers volunteers, members, and guests who continue to make this signature event possible. Cheyenne Frontier Days™ also brought significant energy to the Museum. General admission attendance increased 12.5% compared with last year, and Museum staff took advantage of opportunities throughout the week to promote exhibitions, welcome visitors, offer guided tours, and provide hands-on educational programming. Highlights included a special leatherworking demonstration and guided tours led by our Curator and Registrar. Our special exhibition, Cheyenne Frontier Days™ and the American Story: Presidential Visits to Cheyenne, continues to inspire new programming and experiences. This fall, we look forward to welcoming Bennett Rea, creator and host of Cookin’ with Congress, for How to Eat Like a President on September 18. Meanwhile, Aloha Vaqueros continues to capture the imagination of visitors from Wyoming and across the country. More than 16,000 people experienced the exhibition from April through July, with many more expected to visit before it closes. The Museum also participated in WyoGives, raising funds through the generosity of our supporters and donors. These contributions help fund educational programs, preserve irreplaceable artifacts and works of art, and strengthen our ability to bring history to life. As we look toward the remainder of 2026, we have an exciting lineup of programs and events ahead, including Discuss & Discover, the Hall of Fame, How to Eat Like a President, Thankful Thursday, Trunk or Treat, and Black Hat Gala.

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We hope you will join us for the Inaugural Black Hat Gala on November 6, 2026. The Black Hat Gala will become the Museum’s new signature fundraising tradition, bringing together fine dining, signature desserts, and Western flair for an unforgettable evening. Guests will enjoy a live and silent auction, whiskey pull, and the presentation of the inaugural Western Heritage Award. More than an evening of celebration, the Black Hat Gala is an opportunity to invest in the future of the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum and help preserve the stories, traditions, and culture that make our community special. Your support helps us educate, engage, and inspire future generations while ensuring the legacy of the American West continues to live on. Thank you to our members and donors for making this momentum possible. Your support allows the Museum to continue creating meaningful experiences, preserving important stories, and connecting our community to the history of the American West. Sincerely, Josie Molloy Executive Director 307-778-1416

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Cindy Braden Volunteer

Cindy’s connection to Cheyenne Frontier Days™ runs deep, with family roots in the celebration dating back to the early 1930s. Since beginning her own volunteer journey in 1982, Cindy has dedicated decades of service to CFD, contributing thousands of volunteer hours across numerous committees while helping pave the way for women in leadership roles. Historic Milestones 1998: Contract Acts First Female Volunteer of the Year 2009: First female elected to the HEELS from the Rodeo Committee 2016: First female officer of the HEELS 2019: First female President of the HEELS Cindy began her CFD involvement as a member of the Contract Acts Committee and was recognized as Contract Acts’ First Female Volunteer of the Year in 1998. Over the years, Cindy embraced a wide range of hands-on roles driven by her love of the arena and her commitment to safety and excellence. She opened gates for Chuck Wagon races, assisted with Junior Barrel Racing, and rode horseback to help rescue competitors when needed. Her skill, calm leadership, and dedication earned her a position on the Mounted Rescue Team, where she played a critical role clearing loose horses from the track during the Chuck Wagon races and assisting fellow teammates. In 1998, when the Racing Committee transitioned into the Rodeo Committee, Cindy was appointed Junior Barrel Racing Crew Chief, a position she held with distinction until 2015. Each year following the final day of Junior Barrel Racing, she coordinated an awards presentation led by the Rodeo Chairman, ensuring every young competitor received a participation buckle and well-deserved recognition. From 2016 to the present, Cindy has continued to make history as a member of the HEELs. She became the first woman elected as an officer, serving successively as Rundown HEEL (Secretary/Treasurer), Rubber HEEL (Vice President), and Leather HEEL (President). In 2019, Cindy was elected the first female President of the HEELs, leading the organization through the unprecedented challenges of the COVID pandemic with steady leadership and vision. During her tenure as Leather HEEL, Cindy oversaw workday projects supporting new HEELs classes and led impactful fundraising efforts. Under her leadership, the HEELs completed washing the east side grandstand during COVID and sold raffle tickets for a limited-edition CFD belt buckle, raising $7,000 in donations benefiting the CFD Foundation for the Chris LeDoux bronze.

In 2021, Cindy was appointed Co-Director of the CFD Youth Volunteer Program. Under her leadership, the 13 program grew from 11 youth participants to more than 70 and continues to expand, creating meaningful opportunities for the next generation to engage with Cheyenne Frontier Days™. Today, Cindy, along with current Leather HEEL Craig Fitzkee, is working with the CFD Old West Museum to collect historic HEEL badges in order to create a future exhibit honoring the HEELs and their legacy. Throughout her career, Cindy has volunteered with numerous CFD committees, including the CFD Golf Committee, Rodeo Steering Committee, RRR Committee, CFD Hall of Fame Steering Committee, Carriage Coordination Committee, and CFD Workdays Committee. In addition to her volunteer service, Cindy brings her creative talents to CFD through the creation of custom cowboy boot handbags. Each year, she donates multiple purses to nonprofit organizations such as the CFD Crisis Fund and the CFD Old West Museum to help raise critical funds. Cindy’s story is one of service, leadership, and unwavering dedication an enduring example of the spirit, tradition, and volunteer excellence that define Cheyenne Frontier Days™.

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Dr.Vincent “Skip” Ross

Volunteer Dr. Ross has been a trusted member of Cheyenne Frontier Days™ since 1986, beginning his service as an Arena Physician and later assuming the role of CFD Medical Director in 2018. For nearly four decades, he has served at the intersection of medicine, athletics, and western heritage, providing exceptional care in one of the most demanding medical environments in sports. His father was a member of the Sheriff ’s Posse, and Dr. Ross remembers, as a child, riding in the rodeo and watching from the fence. He has also been a member of the Grounds Committee for 35 years and became a HEEL in 2005. Unlike traditional clinical settings, the rodeo arena presents constant unpredictable high-speed events: powerful animals, extreme weather conditions, and athletes who routinely test the limits of human endurance. Dr. Ross embraced these challenges fully, understanding that his preparation, judgment, and presence were critical not only in moments of injury, but in fostering confidence and trust among contestants, organizers, and spectators alike. Dr. Ross has worked tirelessly to improve the medical care and response from 1989 in treating Lane Frost, culminating to the miraculous survival of Dylan Terro last summer with a similar catastrophic injury. Throughout his nearly forty years of service, Dr. Ross worked seamlessly with emergency medical teams, athletic trainers, event officials, and rodeo personnel to ensure care was immediate, coordinated, and of the highest quality. His ability to assess injuries quickly, make sound medical decisions under pressure, and balance athlete safety with competitive integrity earned him respect throughout the rodeo community. Dr. Ross’s contributions extended far beyond injury response. As both Arena Physician and Medical Director, he played a vital role in pre-event planning, safety protocols, and overall medical readiness. His leadership helped ensure that CFD consistently met and often exceeded the expectations of professional rodeo organizations and the elite contestants who traveled across the nation and around the world to compete in Cheyenne. Recognizing the toughness and determination inherent in rodeo athletes, he approached each competitor with respect, empathy, and honesty, earning their trust while never compromising long-term health or safety. His decisions are guided by sound medical judgment and an unwavering sense of responsibility.

Dr. Ross’s calm demeanor in high-stress situations became a hallmark of his service. In moments when injuries commanded the attention of the crowd and the intensity of emotions peaked, he remained composed and focused. By fostering collaboration and mutual respect among emergency responders, nurses, athletic trainers, and support staff, he elevated the entire medical operation in the arena and strengthened the safety net protecting everyone involved in the event. Under his guidance, CFD remained aligned with modern medical standards while continuing to honor the rugged traditions that define rodeo. Dr. Ross earned his medical degree from Creighton University in Omaha and completed his residency training at the University of Wyoming. He has been board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and holds a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine. In 1992, he founded the Smart Sports Medicine Center in Cheyenne, through which he continues to care for patients across northern Colorado, Wyoming, and western Nebraska, including the cowboys and cowgirls of CFD and numerous other rodeo events. Since 2008, he has also served as a sports medicine physician with Orthopedic & Spine Center of the Rockies. In addition to his CFD service, Dr. Ross currently serves as a team physician for the Colorado Eagles and as an associate team physician for Professional Bull Riders. He is also one of the Justin Sportsmedicine team physicians. He served as Team Physician for the Professional Rough Stock Series from 2014 to 2017, was Medical Director and Team Physician for Bull Riders Only where he was one of the six founding members and served as Team Physician for the U.S. Wrestling Team in Cali, Colombia, in 1992. He was also one of the Team Physicians for the ASP Pro Surfing Series from 1999 to 2003. Locally, he served as Team Physician for East High School from 1986 to 2018 and South High School from 2012 to 2018. Dr. Ross has been married to his wife, Sasha, for 30 years. They have two daughters, Kylie and Macy. Kylie and her husband, Michael, have a seven-month-old son, Stetson. Dr. Ross’s legacy is one of professionalism, leadership, and unwavering dedication—an enduring contribution to the safety, integrity, and tradition of CFD.

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Bill Stone Volunteer

Bill Stone began his lifelong association with Cheyenne Frontier Days™ in 1956, when he worked as a concessionaire selling popcorn and soda pop. He would eventually embark on a journey of service that would span more than six decades. From hands-on volunteer work to influential leadership roles, Bill’s legacy is defined by dedication, integrity, and lasting relationships that helped shape the spirit of CFD. Bill has lived in Cheyenne since 1949. At the age of 14, he joined the Ki-Ann Club, a local children’s organization that emphasized the appreciation of American Indian culture. He fell in love with the Sioux and other nations, a passion that has endured his entire life. Bill has been involved with iconic pancake breakfast since 1965, where he flipped hotcakes alongside his father in-law, Richard “Hutch” Hutchison the designer and creator of the portable batter-mixing machine, an innovative piece of equipment still in use at the breakfasts today. It was while he was working the breakfasts that Bill met members of the Indians Committee and respected their role from the very start. He was asked to join the Indians Committee in 1970 and threw himself wholeheartedly into his new role. Deeply committed to honoring American Indian culture and traditions, Bill believed the Indian Village should be a place of respect, authenticity, education, and cultural pride for both participants and visitors. His dedication went far beyond volunteer hours—it was personal, purposeful, and unwavering. He was recognized for this dedication when he was inducted into the HEELs in 1975. Known for his reliability, integrity, and genuine respect for Native traditions, Bill helped foster a welcoming, organized environment that truly reflected the values of CFD. In 1979, Bill was selected as Indians Committee Chair. During this time, he worked tirelessly to strengthen relationships between CFD and Native American families, artisans, performers, and educators. Bill recognized a troubling issue: spectators often left their seats during Indian dancing performances to get concessions or go to the restroom. He found this deeply embarrassing—not only for the performers, but for what it suggested about CFD’s understanding and respect for Native cultures. Additionally, he was upset about the long-term tradition of having the performers appear downtown and dance for donations. Determined to create change, Bill led efforts to return Indian dancing performances to a place of honor and visibility on the Frontier Days grounds where they belonged. The Indian Village, at that time, was limited to a vast unkempt dirt lot surrounded by a wooden stockade. To help improve the situation, Bill planted and watered grass where the performers would dance and built log bleachers. Hutch helped him put in the first sound system for the performances. In 1980, Bill formally requested greater inclusion and engagement with regional American Indian leaders, yet received no response. Alarmed that no nation in the area was willing to send dancers to CFD that year, he was at a loss on how to proceed. In December,

Bill expressed his concerns to his close friend Gene Love while they were enroute to the Denver National Stock Show. Gene fortuitously had a flyer about Indian powwows in his back seat featuring chiefs who led groups of tribal dancers. Gene strongly recommended one man, Billy Evans Hunting Horse of Oklahoma, a Kiowa chief. This chance moment opened the door to meaningful connections. Soon after, Bill connected with Billy Evans Hunting Horse and invited him to Cheyenne. The two men formed a quick bond and Hunting Horse agreed to take the contract if Bill could promise that the deep snow in the Indian Village would be gone by Frontier Days. It was not a hard promise to keep and together, the men laid the foundation for respectful, collaborative relationships that would grow into lifelong friendships. These partnerships significantly elevated the representation of American Indians at CFD and marked a turning point for the Indian Village. Under Bill’s leadership, and through direct collaboration with Southern Plains tribes, the Indian Village expanded to include American Indian food and craft vendors, flute players, improved landscaping, enhanced ambiance, and the addition of bleachers. Attendance soared, and the Indian Village became a centerpiece of cultural pride and education at CFD. When Bill Stone concluded his Indians Committee Chairmanship in 1981, he continued his extensive contributions to CFD. He served on the CFD Old West Museum Board of Directors from 1981 to 1983, became the host for the USAF Thunderbirds in 1982 and later served for 25 years as the sponsor host for Frontier Oil. Concurrently, he became a Parade Announcer in the 1980s—a role he proudly continues today alongside Alan Johnson. Bill’s commitment to service extends beyond Cheyenne Frontier Days™. He has given back to the broader community as an active member of the Elks, Kiwanis, and the Ki-Ann Indian Club. Through more than 60 years of unwavering service, Bill Stone has left an indelible mark on CFD. His leadership, vision, and deep respect for people and culture have helped shape CFD into a more inclusive, authentic, and meaningful celebration.

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Carl Sawyer Historic Notable

Carl Sawyer’s journey to Cheyenne began by chance, but would become a lifetime of dedication to Cheyenne Frontier Days™ and the Western way of life. As a young man working as a taxi driver in Oklahoma City, Carl picked up a passenger named C.B. Irwin. Fate intervened when Irwin realized he knew Carl’s family, and on the final day of the trip he invited Carl to head west with him. Carl accepted. Carl traveled by cattle car from Oklahoma City to Minneapolis, where Irwin was producing one of his Wild West shows, and eventually made his way to Wyoming and the Y6 Ranch. There, Carl worked for Irwin as a cowboy and, most importantly, as his driver. The Y6 cowboys stayed in the upper floor of the Y6 barn on Randall Avenue during CFD and were often called upon to fill events at CFD when entries were short. Carl recalled working every event at CFD over his career except bull riding. When a Y6 cowboy placed, the reward was often nothing more than a plate of beans. While at the Y6, Carl regularly hauled Native American performers and their belongings from South Dakota to Frontier Park for CFD and returned them home after the celebration. Through this work, he formed lasting friendships with several Native American families that he valued throughout his life. After leaving the Y6 Ranch, Carl competed regularly at CFD in saddle bronc riding, calf roping, bulldogging, and steer roping through the mid-1970s. During those years, Carl and his wife Wilda often found their young daughter, Carlene, had wandered off during CFD, but they always knew she could be safely found at the Indian Village, in the company of Princess Blue Water, who would even make Carlene beaded moccasins. In the early 1950s, late 1960s, and early 1970s, Carl was selected as stock contractor for the steers used at CFD. He often shared stories of driving stock into Cheyenne for CFD. One memorable year in the early 1970s, the steers arrived by truck, were unloaded north of town off Horse Creek Road, and then driven down Yellowstone Road into Frontier Park. In the late 1960s, Carl invited a good friend from Oklahoma, Dan Taylor, to help as chute boss at Chute 9, drawing and sorting steers for competition. This marked the beginning of Dan Taylor’s long and meaningful association with CFD. Carl even stepped in to flag the steer roping one year when Everette Shaw was forced to step away due to health issues. Well into the late 1980s, Carl occasionally drove carriages in the CFD parades for George and Paul Bruegman. He and Wilda also proudly served as the 2000 Grand Marshals of the CFD Parade.

For many years, Carl was a familiar presence at Chute 9, seated beside Dan Taylor. He never missed a final Sunday performance and proudly claimed to have attended every Cheyenne Frontier Days™ from 1924 through 2003. The only final he missed was in 2004, when injuries from an ATV accident left him hospitalized. Carl passed away on July 30, 2004 at the age of 96, watching that year’s finals, as his family said, with a bird’s-eye view.

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Justin Sportsmedicine Team Other

Since 1981, the Justin Sportsmedicine Team (JST) has been an indispensable part of Cheyenne Frontier Days™ (CFD). Funded by Justin Boot Company, JST provides professional rodeo athletes with immediate medical care, injury prevention, rehabilitation, and logistical support. For more than four decades, their custom-built medical trailers equipped with modern technology and supplies have been a steady and reassuring presence behind the bucking chutes. The impact of JST extends far beyond routine care. They are often the first responders when injuries occur in the arena, delivering critical assistance at a moment’s notice. Their expertise and dedication enable cowboys and cowgirls to manage injuries and continue competing at the highest level. This is an invaluable service in a sport where many athletes lack adequate insurance coverage. The comfort, confidence, and security their presence provides to both contestants and CFD cannot be overstated.

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The partnership between CFD and JST began in the early 1980s, as the program was establishing itself within 21 professional rodeo. From the onset, the team focused on providing immediate on-site care, treating chronic injuries that limited full participation, and collecting data that led to innovations in athlete safety. These efforts have helped keep competitors healthier, safer, and able to perform at an elite level. Many athletes arrive in Cheyenne carrying injuries from previous rodeos; without the care and expertise of JST and its staff, many would be unable to compete or succeed. In addition to injury treatment and research, the team is deeply committed to education and injury prevention, positively impacting the sport of rodeo by fostering a safer and more supportive environment. The program relies heavily on volunteer athletic trainers, physical therapists, and physicians who are passionate about rodeo and devoted to the athletes. While in Cheyenne, they also mentor local sports therapy students, further extending their influence and commitment to the future of sports medicine and rodeo care. Over the years, JST has worked diligently to build lasting relationships with CFD committees and staff, ensuring their services align with and support the ideals and storied history of CFD. Their commitment has been unwavering, serving more than 45 years. The contributions of JST extend far beyond the arena. Their partnership with CFD exemplifies a shared dedication to preserving the legacy and spirit of rodeo while prioritizing the health and longevity of its competitors. The legacy of JST’s care, innovation, and partnership has left an enduring mark on CFD and the rodeo community.

Black Hat Gala

A New Tradition Takes Center Stage: The Inaugural Black Hat Gala The Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum is excited to introduce a new signature fundraising tradition: the Inaugural Black Hat Gala, taking place Friday, November 6, 2026, at the CFD Event Center. This elegant Western formal evening marks an exciting new chapter for the Museum. More than a formal celebration, the Black Hat Gala will bring together community leaders, Museum supporters, and advocates of Western heritage for an unforgettable evening celebrating the stories, traditions, and culture that define the American West. Proceeds from the event will directly support the ongoing operations and educational mission of the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum. This includes providing engaging and interactive exhibitions, expanding youth education opportunities, and creating meaningful ways to share the stories that connect our community to its Western heritage. A highlight of the evening will be the inaugural presentation of the Raymond C. Kinter Western Heritage Award, honoring an individual or family whose contributions have made a lasting impact on the preservation of Western culture and traditions. We are honored to present the first award to The Lummis Family in recognition of their contributions to Western heritage. Guests will enjoy an evening filled with fine dining, signature desserts, and Western flair, along with live and silent auctions featuring exclusive items and experiences, a Whiskey Pull, and opportunities to connect with fellow community leaders, Museum supporters, and champions of the American West.

Black Hat Gala

Become Part of the Tradition As we launch this new tradition, the Museum is inviting businesses and organizations to become part of the Black Hat Gala through sponsorship. Sponsorship opportunities are available $15,000 Title Sponsor $5,000 Trailblazer Sponsor $2,500 Wrangler Sponsor Each sponsorship level offers valuable recognition and visibility while providing an opportunity to demonstrate a commitment to preserving Western heritage and supporting educational opportunities for youth and adults. If you are interested in sponsoring, please contact Lonnie Reese at 307-778-7291. https://www.oldwestmuseum.org/blackhatgala Sponsors will also receive the first right of refusal for the event in future years, helping establish a lasting partnership with this new Museum tradition. The Black Hat Gala is more than an evening of celebration it is an investment in the future of the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum and in the preservation of the stories and traditions that make our community special. Together, we can ensure that the legacy of the American West continues to inspire and educate generations to come. We look forward to welcoming you to the Inaugural Black Hat Gala on November 6 and celebrating this exciting new tradition together.

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28 Collections Corner By: Curtis Olson

A Presidential Snapshot in Time

Ever since we opened our exhibit on Presidential visits to Cheyenne and CFD, slowly but surely, people have been calling and emailing me regarding their own family memories and artifacts associated with these Presidential visits. One of the most exciting discoveries tied to these various responses didn’t even happen at the Old West Museum at all, but somewhere else entirely, where the right person just happened to find me with exciting artifacts at just the right time! At the Wyoming Aviation Festival & Air Show this August, I was volunteering there, helping run the information desk inside of the old Cheyenne Terminal Building. In the late morning of the first day of the festival, a man walked up Air Force One landing on the runway at Cheyenne’s to the info desk where me and a couple of other volunteers Airport, September 25, 1963 were stationed. He had a manila envelope with him and told us that he had some photos that he wanted us to take a look at. When I got up and went over with the other volunteers for the festival (which also included our Curator, Mike Kassel, our Art Show & Events Coordinator, Amanda Marshall, and one of our volunteers, Cliff Cox) to take a look at the photos, I was completely floored. In front of me were about fifty original photographs of President John F. Kennedy’s visit to Cheyenne’s airport on September 25, 1963! The man who brought the photos was Matt Bonnette, who explained to us that his dad had been a general manager of the airport for a number of years (which included 1963) and so he had received the airport’s official photographs of Kennedy’s 1963 visit, which had occurred just behind and next to the (now old) terminal building. Matt said he had thought about bringing the photos President John F. Kennedy disembarking Air Force One in for us after he had read one of the articles our museum had at Cheyenne’s Airport with U.S. Senator Gale McGee of published on our website, which turned out to be the one I had Wyoming and others, September 25, 1963 researched and written which covered President Kennedy’s 1963 visit to the city in detail. Shuffling through the pile of photos, I saw the entire visit right before my eyes. Photos of Air Force One landing at our airport, photos of the stairs being attached to Air Force One for President Kennedy to walk down, then Kennedy coming down the stairs, giving his brief speech to the crowds from the flatbed trailer the airport had prepared for him, shaking hands with various people in the crowds, and then walking to and boarding his Air Force plane that had been prepared for him and his party to take to Laramie for his keynote speech at the University of Wyoming. On top of that, all of these photos were in amazing condition and in unbelievable quality. These photos looked clearer, more detailed, and were in better shape than any other photos of his 1963 visit known to exist. You can probably imagine how stunned I was when I was done looking through the pile. Matt told us that he had hoped to donate the original, physical photos to the group running the festival, the Wyoming Aviation Heritage League, but in the meantime, I asked Matt if he may be willing to let us at the Old

President Kennedy smiling at the crowd while giving his speech outside of Cheyenne’s Terminal Building, September 25, 1963 (Cheyenne’s Mayor Bill Nation is visible to Kennedy’s left among the group on the flatbed trailer)

West Museum take digital scans of all the photos for our research, which he happily agreed to. Because of Matt Bonnette’s generosity, and the sheer luck of me being there to meet him and see the photos, I am happy to give you all a peek at some of the best photos of President Kennedy’s 1963 visit to our airport from his collection, originally taken by the group Dynalectron Corporation, which ran Cheyenne’s airport at the time. These photos have been seen by almost no one in the past 63 years, until now! We all owe a big thank you to Matt Bonnette for these photos and for letting us scan them! If you all are interested in learning more about President Kennedy’s 1963 visit to Cheyenne, or about any of the other Presidential visits covered in our America 250 exhibit, I encourage you all to go to our website where you will find the detailed articles about each visit that we published there in our America 250 section of the site. Finally, I also encourage all of you to go check out and support the Wyoming Aviation Heritage League! They all really are an amazing and important group, trying to preserve and tell the history of aviation in Wyoming for future generations. I hope you all enjoy these photos and I’ll see you at the next aviation festival!

President Kennedy and U.S. Senator Gale McGee of Wyoming shaking hands and greeting people at the airport’s fenceline in Cheyenne, September 25, 1963

President Kennedy, U.S. Senator Gale McGee of Wyoming, Cheyenne’s Mayor Bill Nation, and others walking across the tarmac at Cheyenne’s Airport, September 25, 1963

President Kennedy, U.S. Senator Gale McGee of Wyoming, and members of the President’s party boarding the Air Force plane in Cheyenne, prepared for them for the flight to Laramie, Wyoming to speak at the University of Wyoming, September 25, 1963

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I first discovered Bennett’s channel when I was on An Upcoming Night of Presidential a YouTube video binge one night about a year ago, and just Foods and Fun! happened to stumble across one of his videos on “Eating To continue our fun and fascinating program of events that we are hosting throughout the year to celebrate America’s semiquincentennial, we have (quite literally) a special treat coming up! On September 18th, we will be celebrating John F. Kennedy’s September 1960 visit to our very own museum’s building with a special dinner which will take place in our museum’s Carriage Hall, the room where Kennedy spoke to a crowd of roughly 1,400 people from our very own stage 66 years ago! However, instead of having someone who is running for President speak to the crowds this time around, we have another very special guest coming to town! Our special guest speaker for that evening will be Bennett Rea, the creator of Cookin’ with Congress, a YouTube and social media channel that discusses and features videos about the recipes and favorite foods and eating habits of various U.S. politicians, First Ladies, British Prime Ministers, and Presidents of the United States.

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Like a President”. Some of the first videos of his that I ran across were his videos on eating like Teddy Roosevelt and William Howard Taft for a day, and I was instantly hooked. Then as 2026 rolled around, after we knew that our America 250 exhibit would be on Presidential visits to Cheyenne and CFD, we were trying to figure out events and programming that could go with that theme, and the idea popped into my head to contact Bennett and see if he would maybe be interested in giving a lecture here sometime this year on the favorite foods of the Presidents that are featured in our exhibit. In previous months, other staff members had already run across Bennett’s videos as well and were in full support of giving the event idea a try. Bennett responded to my email, and to our great excitement, loved the idea of the event and was willing to come out to Wyoming to do it! However, not only would the event be a lecture on Presidential dishes and snacks, but we’d make it a dinner, where Bennett would discuss the favorite foods of the six Presidents featured in our exhibit as those very foods were prepared and served to the audience in real time so everyone could get a taste of the Presidents’ favorites for themselves! We are extremely excited to present this immersive and fun historical experience to you right here at the Old West Museum on September 18th! Tickets are currently on sale and may be purchased at oldwestmuseum.org/event/event-calendar. Also, I highly encourage you all to check out the Cookin’ with Congress channel, as Bennett’s videos are not only interesting but are highly fun and entertaining! In some of his videos, you can learn how Teddy Roosevelt drank on average ONE GALLON of coffee every day, how George H.W. Bush loved pork rinds so much that it made them spike in sales while he was President and led manufacturers to name him “skin man of the year”, how Bennett trooped through eating like William Howard Taft for an entire day (which Bennett described at the end of the day as feeling like “digesting like 16 Thanksgivings”), and more! We can’t wait to learn how to eat like a President with Bennett Rea, and we hope you will join us to find out for yourself!

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32 Outreach and Engagement Report By: Bryci Achter

History Off the Shelf: What’s Happening at the Old West Museum There’s always something happening at the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum. My work as Outreach and Engagement Coordinator is all about finding new ways to bring people through our doors, connect them with our collections, and share the stories that make Wyoming’s history so interesting. From lectures and special events to school programs and community gatherings, we’re creating more opportunities for people of all ages to learn, explore, and enjoy the Museum. Here is a look at what I’ve been working on, our speaker schedule, and how I’m expanding our educational footprint this fall.

Expanding Our Reach: Digital Field Trips & Schools

With the school year now underway, one of my top priorities for my outreach program is taking the Museum directly into local classrooms. I know that school budgets and transportation can make traditional field trips tough for every grade. To fix that, I am rolling out a series of interactive digital field trips and virtual educational programming. These virtual visits allow me to bring artifacts, local Western history, and interactive lessons straight onto classroom screens; ensuring students across our district can connect with our region’s heritage regardless of distance.

Discover & Discuss Speaker Series

Our Discover & Discuss nights bring guest speakers, authors, and historians right to our stage for detailed illustrated lectures, followed by dedicated time for audience questions and conversation. Each of these talks reflects our commitment to honoring the varied perspectives and stories that make up Western history. I’ve built a diverse schedule of topics running through the rest of the year:

Frank Melbourne: Rain Wizard or Humbug?

Thursday, Sept 24 | 5:30 PM Presented by Justin Horn, examining the wild 1890s story of a self-proclaimed weather maker and frontier showman.

Black Life in Wyoming: Coal, Community, and Cowboys Tuesday, Nov 17 | 5:30 PM Presented by Brigida Blasi, highlighting the vital, often overlooked history and contributions of Black communities across Wyoming.

Picture Perfect: Photo Manipulation Before Photoshop

Wednesday, Dec 2 | 5:30 PM Presented by Suzi Taylor, offering a fascinating look at historical photography techniques and early image editing.

Upcoming Special Events How to Eat Like a President: An Evening with Cookin’ with Congress

Friday, September 18 | 5:30 PM Presented by Bennett Rea, creator of Cookin’ with Congress. This special ticketed event pairs presidential history with a culinary experience, exploring the favorite meals and unexpected stories of U.S. presidents who visited our region. (Ticket required)

Red Baldy Ranch Tour

Saturday, October 17 | 10:00 AM Join us for a special visit to Red Baldy Ranch. Guests will have the opportunity to tour the ranch, learn about its history, and hear stories from those who know it best. The tour will be followed by a catered lunch and time to enjoy the beautiful ranch setting. (Ticket required)

Wild West Trunk or Treat

Saturday, October 24 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM A family-friendly Halloween tradition with a Western twist! We invite local families and kids to put on their costumes and head to the museum for creatively decorated trunks, plenty of treats, and fun activities hosted alongside local community partners and nonprofits.

Haunted Happy Hour: Spooky Stories of Cheyenne Thursday, October 29 | 5:30 PM Presented by Museum Curator Mike Kassel. Get into the autumn spirit with an evening dedicated to Cheyenne’s local ghost stories, dark folklore, and mysterious history.

Join Us Edie Vosler has been a dedicated volunteer at the Museum for Whether you’re a teacher looking to bring digital field over 40 years! We deeply appreciate everything she has done. trips to your students, or simply looking for a fun evening You can often find her in the collections department, always ready to lend a hand. learning about presidential dining or local ghost stories, we would love to connect with you. RSVP and reserve your tickets online at www. oldwestmuseum.org/event-calendar or at our front desk. Honoring Our Amazing Volunteers Our volunteers play a vital role in keeping our Museum vibrant and welcoming. Whether greeting guests at the front desk, guiding young students through our halls, or assisting with art shows and other programs, their dedication powers the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum every day. To express our deep gratitude for their support of our mission, we are hosting an upcoming Volunteer Appreciation Barbecue! Keep an eye out for official date and time details arriving in your inbox! We look forward to celebrating, serving up some great food, and thanking everyone in person!

Hosted in our Carriage Hall, our lecture series offers a fantastic opportunity to learn from professionals and experts in their fields. We look forward to seeing you at our next event!

34 Education Roundup

Western Art Camp By Jean Krause

This summer was lively and kept us all jumping! The presence of the Aloha Vaqueros exhibit allowed us to dive into different cultures during our kids camps. In June we started our exploration of cultures with the Spanish arriving in Mexico to seek gold. This led to our investigation of the many aspects of the culture surrounding the Vaqueros and some of the heritage of their people. We created signs with our cowboy names, enjoyed meeting and milking goats, learned about Alebrijes and did STEM activities with Mexican jumping beans. After our imaginary trip across the waves to Hawaii, we designed our Hawaiian name signs, learned about the history of the arrival of cattle to the islands, studied the history of Tiki and made our own masks. To wrap up camp, we enjoyed Paniolo music and decorated some cowboy hats using a blend of both cultures. In the August Western Art Camp, we mixed the Vaquero and Paniolo traditions to create some fantastic art. We made batik canvas bags (very handy for taking projects home!). Our room was decorated with the papel picado, or cut paper banner we made and learned the deeper meanings of this tradition. Then we built cardboard niches or shadow boxes a la Frida Kahlo and stored some special treasures in them. Jose’ Guadalupe Posada is the inspiration for the famous sugar skulls often seen in the fall. We used foam pieces to decorate our own and learned that they are meant to honor our ancestors. Under the tutelage of Sandie Whitman, an award winning local artist, we studied and created Amate which is one of the oldest art forms in the Americas. Next, we decorated our glass votives with whimsical creatures to pay tribute to brothers Einar and Jamex de la Torre. One of my favorite creations was the Under the Sea silhouette paintings. Honu, the green sea turtle, is honored and protected in Hawaii and we made pompon turtles to represent them. Our final project was a Polynesian Kokowai or cloak of knowledge. We didn’t have time to make a full cloak, but made small ones representing what we learned during the week. Whew! I would like to take this opportunity to let you all know that I will be retiring in mid-September. This is a bittersweet decision as I have enjoyed my job and getting to know you all so very much. Because we plan on being ‘snowbirds’ I hope to have a chance to visit with you next summer! - Jean Krause

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40 Programming By Amanda Marshall & Jean Krause

Thankful Thursday

Join us on Thursday, October 15th for our LAST Thankful Thursday at the East Lincolnway Event Hall (3839 E Lincolnway, Cheyenne, WY 82001). Doors open at 4:00 PM for a fun-filled evening featuring live auction items, games of chance, dinner, drinks, and plenty of laughter. This is our fifth year participating, and we want to make it our best year yet! Come out, have a great time, and support the Old West Museum.

Wild West Trunk or Treat

Get ready for a parking lot full of joy and candy at the Wild West Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 24th at 1:00 PM! Sponsored by Associated General Contractors and Cheyenne Frontier Days™, this immensely popular event invites all little ghosts and goblins to join in on the fun. Whether you want to donate candy, decorate a trunk, or bring your little ones out for trick-ortreating, we would love to see you there! Please contact Amanda at (307) 778-7289 for more information. The deadline to sign up for a trunk is October 10th.

*Want to help us? We need donations including gift cards, liquor for our gun raffle and auction items for Thankful Thursday! Please reach out to Amanda at (307) 778-7289 if you’re interested!

42 Art Show

CFD Western Art Show & Sale Recap

By Amanda Marshall

The 46th Annual Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Western Art Show & Sale was the most successful in recent years with record breaking sales and attendance. This year brought together talented artists, collectors, and patrons who all share a passion for Western Art. More than 850 guests attended the Opening Reception on July 16, filling the Museum with excitement as they experienced more than 200 original pieces of Western art.

refine and improve the Silent Auction system next year to make it even better for everyone. While Opening Night is always a highlight, the excitement continued throughout the run of the show. Artwork continues to be sold after the Opening Reception, so make sure to keep that in mind for future years. Visitors can return without the crowds, take another look, and find a piece to add to their collection.

The evening would not have been possible without the dedication of our incredible volunteers. From welcoming guests to assisting with sales, serving at the bars, and providing security, their time, knowhow, and enthusiasm helped make the evening a success.

We were also pleased to introduce a Presenting Sponsor this year. The 46th Annual Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Western Art Show & Sale was Powered by Pace-O-Matic, and we want to extend our sincere thanks to them for their support of this event and the Museum.

The 2026 show also featured special partnerships that added to the experience at the Opening Reception. Our continued partnership with Greeley Hat Works brought distinctive Western craftsmanship to the show, while Alpha Marie Hunting Horse Goombi and her family honored the Year of the American Indian by offering their beautiful jewelry to Governor Mark Gordon, First Lady Jennie Gordon, and guests.

The Western Art Show & Sale is one of the Museum’s most important annual fundraisers, and its success directly supports our mission to preserve and share the heritage of the American West. We are deeply grateful to our artists, volunteers, members, sponsors, collectors, and guests who make this event possible year after year.

This year also marked the first time the Museum offered a Silent Auction as part of the Opening Reception. We were excited to introduce this new opportunity to artists and collectors and want to thank everyone for participating. Our bestselling Silent Auction piece went for 40% over the starting bid! We already have ideas for how we can

Thank you for helping make the 46th Annual Western Art Show & Sale another memorable celebration of Western art and an amazing fundraiser for the Museum!

Our 46th Annual Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Western Art Show & Sale Artists! Photo Courtesy of Steven Girt

This year our Museum Purchase piece was Spirited Traditions by Ron Swearingen. It was purchased by Jeff and Kris Rude in honor of the Year of the American Indian.

We were honored to present Michael and Karmin Pace with a belt buckle as a thank you to Pace-O-Matic for being our presenting sponsor.

Alpha Marie Hunting Horse Goombi and family presented Governor Mark Gordon with a custom beaded hatband and First Lady Jennie Gordon with a beautifully handcrafted beaded necklace Photos Courtesy of Steven Girt

A sincere thank you to Robert Born and Connie Davis for their dedicated volunteerism and generous sponsorship of the CFD Western Art Show.

45 Exhibit Highlight

Aloha Vaqueros Over the last few months, we’ve had the privilege of hosting Aloha Vaqueros, a traveling exhibit from Museo del Vaquero de las Californias! Since its installation, we have hosted wonderful events celebrating the cultures of Hawaii, Mexico, and the American Cowboy. We also have some exciting news to share: the exhibit will remain on display until April, 2027! The date for the closing reception will be announced soon. Tortilla Cooking Class

In partnership with the Laramie County Library, we hosted Aloha Rodeo authors Julian Smith and David Wolman.

Opening Reception

48 Legendary Donors

Endowment Fund The Legacy Club Donors who have contributed $10,000 or more to the Endowment Fund Leonard & Fern Bemel Estate

John & Karen Rose Echepare

Mike & Lana Mabee

Bill & Toni Thomson

Robert & Jackie Boice Memorial

Drs. Fred & Keren Emerich

Marlin & Janet Glasner

Elizabeth Escobedo

Wayne & Lois Hansen

Sherry & Gene Tuck Memorial

First Interstate Bank

Stan & Mary Hartman

Gus & Pat Fleischli

Lummis Livestock

Shirley & Lloyd Flynn

Jim & GiGi McShane

Jim & Margaret Hearne

Sue Miller

Tad & Ann Herz

John & Norma Morris

Polo Ranch Company- Betsy Graham

John & Ester Clay

Pete & Chloe Illoway

Art & Catherine Nicholas

Marian H. Rochelle

Frank & Louise Cole

Jerry & Kay Jessen

John & Mary Ostlund

Connie & Dr. Richard Davis

Jim. H Johnson Memorial

Mona Lee Pearl

Rodekohr, Peterson, Gusea & Gerringer, Shippy

Dr. Rick & Ibby Davis

by Harold F. Johnson Masonry

Lisa Seale

by Robert Boice Jr. Robert Born Dr Jeff & Lynne Carlton Jesse Chambers Estate Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Buckle Club

Barbara Dilts

Curt Kaiser Estate

Marietta & Bill Dinneen

Will & Judy Kallal

Bill & Beth Edwards Engrav, Van Voast, Swidecki Bill Dubois & Marcy Helser

Thomas G. Kelly P.C. Arlene & Don Kensinger Raymond C. Kinter

Britta Stamy Estate Mary H. Storer Foundation Gen. & Mrs. Harold Strack John & Kathy Steil Drs. Robert Prentice & Sandra Surbrugg

by Teema Tuck McIntosh Cindy Vandewark Phil & Gay Van Horn Marcia Vanlandingham

Romeo Entertainment Group Paul & Karen Vencill Ed & Carmel Wallace Ed & Peggy-Powers Wallace Ed & Mary Weppner Wyoming Cultural Trust

Donors who have contributed to the Endowment Fund Barbara Andrikopoulos

Beverly Dowling In Memory of Michael Dowling

Jack Mueller

Dr. David & Martha Silver

Mary & William Orton

Charles & Carol Farthing

Del & Suzanne Peterson

Doug & Valarie Finch

Brian Short In Memory of Will & Judy Kallal

J. Michael & Martha Powers

Stig & Beth Hallingbye

Ruth Storey

C. Bud Racicky

Rick & Ronda Heimsoth

Jeff & Gail Vandewark

Art & Patti Reese

Bill & Mary Kay Hill

Charles & Jo Dell Wing

Shawn & Amiee Reese

Carol Holland

Linda Weppner

Bob & Linda Reynolds

Donald & Jane Iverson

John & Barbara Rogers

Wyoming Property Solutions, LLC, Jim & Theresa Ward

Jim & Ray Fleming Dinneen

Barry & Lynda Kistler

Dosoris Trust Company

Stacy Maatman & Charlie Moore

Carol Rush In Memory of Shirley Flynn

Betty Lewis & Dan Matuuska

Lee & Sue Searing

Dr Frank Barrett Memorial by Mary Barrett Orton & Bill Orton; Alice Barrett Clement & Mike Clement Jacqueline Boice Trust Richard & Michele Bolkovatz Eugene & Jeanne Bryan Johnnie Burton Wayne & Ruth Case

Lisa Zentner

Legendary Donors

Keepers of the West

Donors who have contributed over $1,000 to the Museum in 2026

Albany Bar Michele Albert Alice’s Lakeside Legacy Art of the West Jason Bain Mark Bare Russell Bean Lorrell Bellotti Dave Berry A. Kent Best Kristen Beswick Todd & Jan Bishop Bison Beverage Blue FCU Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming Robert M. Boice, Jr. Robert Born Broadmoor East LLC Lucky & Patty Burbach Kevin & Kimberly Burkett CFD HEELS CFD Military Committee Boosters Inc. JJ Chen & Tracie Caller Cheyenne Frontier Days™, Inc. Cheyenne Womens Clinic Christine Kronz Photographer, LLC Brad & Shirley Churchill Val Clyncke Elizabeth Cobb Jim & Jean Cochran Cindy Crane Tuda & Jack Crews Connie Davis Delancey Enterprises, LLC Delta Kappa Gamma, Upsilon Chapter Deselms Fine Art JoAnna Dewald Col. Matt & Elizabeth Dillow Barbara Dilts Julianna “Boo” & Reed Dixon Linda Doering Alexis Drake John & Mary Ann Duffey

George & Linda Eaglefeather Bill & Beth Edwards Drs. Fred & Keren Emerich Kathy Emmons Curt & Patty Epler Etch It Up Mick & Margi Finnegan First Wyoming Bank & Trust First Interstate Bank FirsTier Bank The Estate of Gus Fleischli Flexx Productions Flying Monkey Manufacturing David Foreman Scott & Megan Fox Ed Galavotti John Glanville The Hon Mark & Jennie Gordon Karen & Curt Gowdy Jr. Gary Grandominico Grease Monkey Dr. Sloan & Anna Marie Hales Anne Hanson Stan & Mary Hartman Marcy Helser Tad & Ann Herz Carman Hess Hilltop Bank Kay Hough Hughes Charitable Foundation Peter & Chloe S. Illoway Dr. Jane Iverson Robert & Jill Jensen Dr. Danielle Jensen-Ryan & Jess Ryan Scott Jeremissen Jerry & Kay Jessen Mariah Johnson & Adam Kvanli Trent Johnson Jonah Bank Harris & Jeannine Jones Diane Dieter & Ted Jones Gary & Stina Kayser KAZY 93.7 7 & THE RANGE 103.3 Thomas G. Kelly, P.C. KFBC 97.5 FM/1240 AM

Willa Kosman Ed & Jamie Kruse Lamar Advertising Robin Laws & Terry Sullivan Scott Lesco Susan Kay Lewis Carla & Jed Lofton Marion & Judi Loomis Karey Louthan Mike & Lana Mabee Joe & Cindy Marek Jim & Marie McCoy Teema Tuck McIntosh Mac McKee Meridian Trust FCU Sue R. Miller Eric & Anne Miller Bob Miller Jonathan & Anne Murphy Eric Nordberg Carolyn & Terry O’Connor Jack & Judy Olson Mike & Sheri Olson Outlaw Liquors Pace O Matic Karmin & Michael Pace George & Carrie Pappas Debra Parker Dan & Gwen Perdue Michael Piel & Carol Gregory Joe Platte Valley Bank Drs Bob Prentice & Sandra Surbrugg RBC Open Range Wealth Management Group Mary Boice Read & Ross Read Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center Reiman Corp. Wally Reiman Bob & Linda Reynolds Tom & Dixie Roberts Rocky Mountain Power Tammy Powers Rohde Romeo Entertainment Group Terry & Kelly Ruiz Doug & Susan Samuelson Warren

Ranch Gary & Lori Schoene Curtis Scribner Lee & Sue Searing Searing Industries Wyoming Greg & Jen Seitz Mike & Tiffany Smith Anthony J Smith Steil Surveying Services, LLC Mary H. Storer Foundation Larry & Kim Sutherland Robin Sweet Swire Coca-Cola Taco John’s International Annette M. Temte Toni Thomson Mary Throne & Kevin Boyce Marvie Tipsword Town & Country Liquor Union Pacific Railroad Union Pacific Foundation University Of Wyoming Visit Cheyenne Dr. Ron & Carol W. Waeckerlin Ken Wagner Scott Walton Christy Walton Rick & Jacqueline Watkins Jim & Donna Weaver Tony & Kimberly Weldon Kenny Wertsbaugh Susan & Roy West Kent Westedt Western Art Collector Lee Ann Wilson Carolyn Winter & Dave Skipper Dr. Kim Withers Wyoming Arts Council Wyoming Contractors Association Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund Wyoming Home Wyoming Horse Racing Wyoming Humanities Council Wyoming Property Solutions, LLC Rachelle & Steve Zimmerman

Legendary Donors

Museum Members As of August 15, 2026

HERITAGE PARTNER

First Wyoming Bank & Trust

GROUP

Floyd & Diane Humphrey

Julianna “Boo” & Reed Dixon

Hardwired Radio Group

Cheyenne Sub Vets

Peter & Chloe Illoway

Bill & Beth Edwards

KGWN-TV Cheyenne

Tad & Ann Herz

KRRR 104.9 & The Range 103.3

Jane Iverson Toni Thomson

Lamar Advertising Platte Valley Bank

Gary & Pam Imig

HALL OF FAME

Kay Jessen

Bill Beaman

Tim Joannides

Scott & Kaye Binning

Alan Johnson

Gordon & Beverly Black

Tamara Johnson

Jim & Cindy Braden

Cindy Johnston

GOLDEN SADDLE

Red Lion Hotel & Conference Cen

ANB Bank

Steil Surveying Services, LLC

Gene Bryan

Gary & Stina Kayser

Sue Miller

Visit Cheyenne

Dede & Ross Buckhaults

Earl & Donna Kincheloe

Western Vista FCU

Lucky & Patty Burbach

Jon & Dianne Kirkbride

Wyoming Home

Jacqueline Busacker

Christine Kronz

Wyoming Property Solutions, LLC

Randy Byers

Greggory & Kimberly Lamb

G. William & Ann Carpender

Blaine & Vicki McAlpin

Martin & Claudia Carroll

Ken & Carolyn McCann

GRAND ENTRY Robert M. Boice, Jr. Mike & Lana Mabee Tom & Dixie Roberts Teema Tuck McIntosh

SILVER SADDLE

Andrew & Sara Chebishev

Dr. Arthur & Carol Merrell

Kent Westedt

Kevin & Kimberly Burkett

Brad & Shirley Churchill

Tracey & Ken Messick

PLATINUM

Connie Davis

Bill & Terri Daniels

Joe & Cindy Mulcahy

Jim & Jean Cochran

Curt & Patty Epler

Charles DeFond

Hoy & Linda Myers

George & Linda Eaglefeather

David Foreman

Linda Doering

Eric Nordberg

Drs. Fred & Keren Emerich

Scott & Megan Fox

Dr. John Esmay

William & Karen Obermeier

Diane Dieter & Ted Jones

Ed Galavotti

Tucker & Carol Fagan

Del & Suzan Peterson

Doug & Susan Samuelson Warren Ranch

Paul & Jeanne Hickey

Jo Ferguson

Ed Prosser

Jim & Ruthanne Hubbard

Cindy Vandewark

Michael Hand

Jeff Rayment

Steve & Sue Kline

Lois & Wayne Hansen

Bob & Linda Reynolds

Joe & Cindy Marek

Stan & Mary Hartman

Bob & Val Rodekohr

Debbie Reber

Marcy Helser

Terry & Kelly Ruiz

Hugh & Denise Simpson Paul & Patricia Stenback

Norman & Eva Jeanne Holmes

Dean “Doc” & Karen Schroeder

Linda Weppner

Rod & Deborah Hottle

Robyn Schuppan

Kay Hough

Sammi Shultz

Matt & Lori Hubbs

Mike & Tiffany Smith

CORPORATE PARTNER Mandolin Anderson Kay Lynn Bestol BLUE FCU Deselms Fine Art

Legendary Donors

Museum Members As of August 15, 2026

Scott Meier & Amy Smith-Meier

Michael & Amy Kassel

Rick & Lynne Boomgaarden

Carol Holland

Rick & Jerry Keslar

Chuck Burdick

Judi Johnston

Shay & Bernie Kushnir

Rick & Sonya Caldwell

Harris & Jeannine Jones

Phil & Gay VanHorn

Mariah Johnson & Adam Kvanli

Jeff & Susan Campbell

Dr. Michael & Deborah Kellam

Edith & Dale Vosler

Josie & Ciaran Molloy

Kenny Wertsbaugh

Mac McKee

Brooke Wharton

Curtis Olson

Dr. Russell & Barbara Williams

Lauren Pope

John & Kathy Steil Larry & Kim Sutherland

John & Lynn Winkler

Michael & Cady Purcell Mary Boice Read & Ross Read

William & Susan Capozella Lyle & Rita Chapman James & Maggie Clay Virginia Clough Chelsea Cortz Mary B. Cox Michelle Davis

Lonnie Reese

Eileen & John Dinneen

Lori Rippinger

Jim & Ray Fleming Dinneen

Toni Rogers

Beverly Dowling

Joseph & Cayden Sauer

Karen Drumhiller

Roger & Paulla Schreiner

Don & Vanda Edington

James & Kalene Barr

Willie & Brenda Stackhouse

LaLa Felton

Robert Born

Bryan & Ginni Stevens

Mick & Margi Finnegan

Randy Bruns

Janet McLean & Marcia Swisher

Jim & Betty Fornstrom

David & Marcia Talley

Michelle Ganci

Anna Thompson

William & Susan Gentle

Cliff & Stella Cox

Marcia Vanlandingham

Teena Gering & Family

Barbara Dilts

Dottie Wallis

Gary & Peggy Grabau

VOLUNTEER HALL OF FAME Bryci & Matt Achter Sally Allen Casey Baxter & Mandy Ayotte

Val Clyncke Connie Garrett & John Contos

Fred & Pam Drake

Cory & Dalene Frantz

Bob & Sandy Graham

Lloyd Crook & Andi Lee Brian & JoLynne Lenell Marion & Judi Loomis Aaron Lowe Jon & Ginnie Madsen Jim & Marie McCoy Kathleen & John McKinley Dr. R.C. & Marcia Mead Shelley & Jim Messer Gregory & Marla Norman Tony & Patty Olson George & Carrie Pappas Dave & Annemarie Picard Renee & Mike Piskorski Dan & Lois Prickett John & Barbara Rogers Mike & Heidi Romsa Jeff & Kris Rude Bob Salazar Tim & Elena Schaffer Mandy Scheller

Jean Krause & Dave Foose

FAMILY

Cody Fox

Mike & Cindy Allen

Dr. Sloan & Anna Marie Hales

Michael & Lisa Geesey

Paula Baldeshwiler

Stig & Beth Hallingbye

Al & Lucy Simpson

Jim & Peggy Hearne

Mike & Anna Bechtel

Bria and Jason Hammock

Ann Smith

Tom & Summer Houghton

Dr. Ed & Linda Boenisch

Charles Hendrix

Roger “Red” Snyder

Chuck & Donna James

Nancy Bomberger Grease Monkey

Bill & Mary Kay Hill

Roger “Red” Snyder

Joseph & Bethanne Hill

William Teegarden

Kirk & Shelly Shepherd

Legendary Donors

Museum Members As of August 15, 2026

Marvie Tipsword

H. Paul Fanning

Carole Miller

Thomas & Jerry Cole

Dr. Richard and Dorothy Torkelson

Linda Garlach

Rosalie Montgomery

Don & Sandy English

Tim & Georgia George

Jack Mueller

Linda & Craig Farner

Heather Gillam

Sandra Norris

John Fountain

Roy & Doris Gilman

Creta O’Holleran

Randy & Holly Girmus

Jeri Griego

Ann Palen Palen Stampede, Inc.

Betsey Hale

Carl Wamboldt Susan Weaver Weaver Ranch Namsuk Wellman John & Pam Winter, II Willard Zbaeren Dave & Kym Zwonitzer WY-CO Border Chapter, MOAA

Carla Harmon Rod & Rita Helgeson Beverly Hoffman Rex Scott & Leslie Hoffman Jeff & Suzanne Holmes

FRIEND

Brandon Jakobsen-Lopez

Steve & Lynn Achter

David & Pat Johnson

Glenn & Adina Ackerman

Tom & Patricia Johnson

Suzanne Anderson

Rick Kaysen

Cathy Macy Barta

Joy Keown

Joe & Jane Betts

Alice M Kleiman

Donna & Keith Black

Ed & Jamie Kruse

Jacklyn Boice

Elizabeth Lanier

Francis “Mack” Brislawn

Liz Lecher

Ken & Patti Burns

Renee Lone Elk

Dave & Kathy Cameron

Katie Long

Nelson Chenkin

Sherri Lovercheck

Christine Connell

Christine Lummis

Ana Cordova

Cathy Lyman

Llana (Sue) Cunningham

Cathy Mackey

John & Phyllis DeNovellis

Sidney Martin

Carolyn Durand Jenkins Creek Ranch

Dennis & Debbie McCann

Amy Pauli

Joyce Kemph & Jim Leachman

Marilyn Pettit

Carla & Jed Lofton

Deborah Phillips

Mike McIntosh

Marcia & James G. Price II

Lois McPherson

Amiee Reese

Tricia Nichols

Caroline Riepler

Jack & Judy Olson

Michael Sandidge

Harriet Otto

Carol & Isaac Schmidt

Bob & Betty Schrader

Jean Marie Seitz

Conna Webber

Dayna Severs

Rachelle & Steve Zimmerman

James Storey III Tom & Gail Sundell Ron & Stephanie Swearingen Matt & Melissa Theriault Scott & Christy VanHorn Dave & Bev Webster Susan & Roy West Kellye Whiteside Sandie & Casey Whitman Lee Ann Wilson Robert & Karen Womack

James L. Ehernberger

Kelly, Sabine & Maggie McClintock

VOLUNTEER

John & Julie Estridge

Suzette & Jim McIntyre

Karla Ahrens

Ron Baker & Karen Fagin

Robert McKee

Jim & Kimberly Coker

LIFE CFD Buckle Club Jim & Brenda Creel Betsy Gusea & Tal Gerringer Rick Heimsoth Judy Kallal Harold Strack Gail Vandewark Paul Vencill

Legendary Donors

In Memoriam & Honoraria Between June 16 - August 15, 2026

In Memory of Gerrie Bishop Tad & Ann Herz In Memory of Bill Futrell Cathy Lyman In Memory Of Jerry Jessen Sally Allen Suzi Anderson Bill Beaman Brad & Shirley Churchill Tom & Jerry Cole Chris Connell John & Eileen Dinneen Betsy & Tall Gerringer Marcy Helser Jane Iverson Deb & Dennis MCCann Del & Suzanne Peterson Gary & Lori Schoene In Memory of Joel & Margaret Lyman Kathy Lyman In Memory of Kyle Reiman Phil & Gay VanHorn In Memory of Duane Von Krosigk Marcy Helser In Memory Of Ed Weppner Tad & Ann Herz Bill Beaman Tom & Jerry Cole Jo Ferguson Scott & Kaye Binning

In Honor of Cindy Braden Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Tad & Ann Herz In Honor of Bill & Beth Edwards Harreit Kazzimir In Honor of Harvey Deselms, A Very Special | Thank-You Kay Jessen In Honor of Mary Gutherie, A Very Special Thank-You Kay Jessen In Honor of Kent Rutledge’s Miletstone Birthday Kay Jessen In Honor Of Jim Hearne, A Very Special Thank-You Kay Jessen In Honor of Marcy Helser, A Very Special Thank-You Kay Jessen In Honor of Joe & Cindy Mulcahy’s 50th Wedding Anniversary Kay Jessen In Honor of Bill Stone Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Tad & Ann Herz In Honor of Phil VanHorn, A Very Special Thank-You Kay Jessen In Honor of Vicki Jessen Windfeldt, A Very Special Thank-You Kay Jessen

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