Things To Do History/Culture
History/Culture
If you are searching for a taste of the real American West, Cody, Wyoming is a good place to start. The city was founded by the most authentic representative of the Old West, Colonel, William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody. His name still conjures up guns, buckskins, horses and the Old West. Cody Gunfighters perform a free 1800s melodrama six nights weekly June 1 thought last September in downtown Cody at the Irma Hotel. . On November 1, 1902, Colonel William F. Cody opened this landmark hotel named for his daughter, Irma. The Victorian-style hotel has been visited by royalty, business and political leaders since its founding. The dining room is graced by a priceless cherry wood bar which was a gift from the Queen of England. The hotel operates year round and is on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1905, Colonel William F. Cody opened Pahaska Tepee. Translated from the Sioux Indian tongue, this means "Long Hair's Lodge". The lodge was built along with the historic Irma Hotel in Cody as part of his vision for Cody and the east entrance to Yellowstone. Here he entertained royalty from around the world. Today the lodge is on the National Register of Historic Places. Today many cultural events take place in Buffalo Bill's Cody / Yellowstone Country that allow you to step back in time and appreciate the rugged individuals that settled this great area. The Buffalo Bill Historical Center hosts several of these annual events. Old Trail Town and Museum of the Old West Old Trail Town is a collection of historic buildings and relics of the Wyoming frontier. It is reconstructed on the site of Old Cody City and the original wagon trail is still visible in front of the buildings. Among the attractions are the "Museum of the Old West" which houses prehistoric and historic Plains Indians materials, guns of the frontier, carriages, clothing and many other relics of the past. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid's "Hole- in-the-Wall" cabin has been relocated there. Jeremiah "Liver-Eating" Johnson, the mountain man, is buried here along with several other notorious Western characters. Plains Indian Powwow takes place in Cody each June. Visitors from around the world are drawn to the vibrant colors and the rhythmic beating drums of the Indian pow wow. A "pow wow", meaning medicine man, showcases traditional costumes, dances and singers. Dan Miller’s Cowboy Music Review, a fast-paced family friendly Branson style show including songs from the American West, cowboy poetry and comedy. Performances nightly May 15 through September at 8:00 pm. 1171 Sheridan Avenue. Heart Mountain Relocation Center A free self-guided walking tour of the historic site where 11,000 Japanese-Americans were interned during WWII. This site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Hwy 14A and Road 19, Phone: 307-754-2272. www.heartmountain.us Click here for our calendar of events the dates of these information and fun cultural events. |
