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Sheridan County Museums, Arts and Festivals Intrigue Visitors

To get a feel for Sheridan County’s culture and history, climb aboard Sheridan’s Historic Downtown Trolley, which departs from the Visitors Information Center on East Fifth Street. The city’s two historic trolleys are motorized replicas of the electric trolleys that operated on city streets between 1911 and 1926, and they take visitors to Sheridan's star attractions for just $1 per ride. Sheridan County Museums and Historic Sites Experience “how the West was won”... Read More »

Rodeo a Go in Sheridan, WY

 In 1931, a group of local citizens decided to put on a rodeo and it's a become a big deal. Now, more than 80 years later, the Sheridan WYO Rodeo is one of the premier Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and Women’s Professional Rodeo Association extravaganzas in America. The Sheridan WYO Rodeo always plays to sellout crowds at the Sheridan County Fairgrounds, and a fourth performance was added in 2010 to accommodate the demand for more action. Each July, Sheridan... Read More »

Sheridan County Arts Scene Remains Robust

Residents of Sheridan County have always supported the arts, but why? Ken Schuster, director and chief curator of the Bradford Brinton Memorial & Museum, says Sheridan County has always had a well-to-do, educated population that helps fund the arts. “Early on, this area was inhabited by British and Scottish ranchers who brought their long-standing appreciation of the arts from the United Kingdom to Sheridan County,” he says. “Our arts appreciation today is just as healthy... Read More »
The WYO Theater was constructed  in 1923.

Wyoming Theater Enriches Cultural Environment

It started in 1923 as the Lotus, a vaudeville theater. Today, the Wyoming Theater hosts about 25 live performances each year during its season that runs from September to May. The 2008-09 season includes performances from country music star Hal Ketchum as well as the Vienna Boys’ Choir. The theater closed its doors in 1982 but reopened in 1989 after a complete renovation. Wyoming Theater today is commonly referred to as “The WYO.” Read More »