Every year the Fremont County Pioneer Association holds annual events, and our members take part in assisting and supporting the Fremont County Pioneer Museum and the Museum of the American West with worthwhile projects. Our members provide a variety of assistance through our volunteer programs.

If you see a project that interests you or if you have a special skill that you would like to apply, please let us know and we'll get you started.

Specific dates for our events will be announced as they are scheduled. If you are planning to attend a meeting or event, please check this page for updates to date, time and place. We may also add additional events to the calendar.

Our Calendar of Events:

• The 2017 Buffalo Barbeque - Date and details to be announced - 5pm - 7pm at the Museum of the American West Livery Stable. Cost: Adults - $15.00; Children Under 5 - $7.50.
• The 2017 Annual Pioneers’ Picnic - Date and details to be announced - Beginning at 12:30pm at the Museum of the American West Pavillion - bring a covered dish! This picnic also includes election of officers for the coming year.
• The 2017 Annual Chili Supper - Date and details to be announced - Starting at 5pm at the Lander Senior Center. Cost: Adults - $9.00; Children Under 5 - $5.00. (This is a fundraiser with raffle prizes.)
• Lander's 4th of July Parade - Our 2015 Parade Float won 1st place in the Historical Division! Yee-Haw! Way to go, Kids! (Scroll Down for pictures & the rest of the story!)

Our Monthly Meeting Schedule:

• Date: Second Friday of each month
• Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
• Place: Fremont County Pioneer Museum Conference Room:
       Main Museum Building
       1443 Main Street
       Lander, Wyoming 82520

Our Special Projects & Volunteer Activities:

• Grant-writing and donations to the Museum of the American West for buildings and grounds improvements and volunteer awards and recognition;
• Grant-writing and donations to the Fremont County Pioneer Museum for the Children's Exploration Series, marketing tools and technology upgrades;
• Monuments commemorating our Pioneer Families;
• Recognition plaques honoring the individual contributions of past officers and members.
• Providing volunteers to assist at Museum of the American West and Lander Pioneer Museum events.

Margaret "Maggie"Appleby is the 2015 Wyoming Recipient of the Jefferson Volunteer of the Year Award from Governor Matt Mead



This national award, created in 1972 by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Robert Taft, Jr., recognizes one resident from each state for their community volunteer efforts. Thank you for your tireless works, Maggie. Way to Go!

Links to great museums in our area:

Museum of the American West - 1445 Main

Fremont County Pioneer Museum - 1443 Main - 100 yards East

Riverton Museum - 25 miles North East

South Pass City Historical Site - 30 miles South

Dubois Museum - 67 miles North West