May 24 - National Wyoming Day

Happy National Wyoming Day! Today we observe the 44th state to join the union back on July 10, 1890. 

Also known as Big Wyoming, the state's territory led the nation and the world in granting women the right to vote.  

In 1869, the Wyoming territorial legislature passed a bill allowing women the right and the governor signed the bill on December 10, 1869.  

Twenty years later, Wyoming would approve the first state constitution including women’s suffrage. They would be granted statehood in 1870. 

In a vast open country where homesteaders had to rely on one another, man or woman, equality had real meaning, true grit. 

It’s also a country where massive towers seem to rise out of nowhere mysteriously. Devil’s Tower stands starkly against brilliant blue skies or disappears into the fog. Depending on the day or its mood it can do either, or both.  

Explore the Native American legends surrounding the creation of the monolith, hike its trails, and wonder at its existence. 

From Fossil Butte National Monument to Fort Laramie National Historic Site, Wyoming retells history. The state thrills and challenges visitors with its spectacular views in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park. 

Also nicknamed The Cowboy State, rodeos provide opportunities to flex skills in the arena and amaze audiences in the stands. Whether they compete indoors or out, boots, jeans, and hats are recommended. 

  

HOW TO OBSERVE 

  

Join National Day Calendar® as they explore Wyoming. Visit the towering Grand Tetons and learn about the resilient people who live in Wyoming. Follow the trails of dinosaurs and cowboys!  

  

Use #NationalWyomingDay to share on social media. 

  

Hidden Treasures 

  

Smith Mansion – Cody 

Bighorn Medicine Wheel – Lovell 

Fossil Bone Cabin – Medicine Bow 

Ames Brothers Pyramid – Buford 

Former World’s Largest Jackalope – Douglas 

  

We also observe these famous figures of whom were born in Wyoming of whom are still recognized for their past accomplishments, heroics, talents, ingenuity and innovations: June Etta Downey, Jackson Pollock, Robert R. Wilson, Curt Gowdy, Patricia MacLachlan, Solomon Trujillo, Jim Bullock and Michael Punke.     

  

Visit the link below to see this of notable birth who were not mentioned on the list above: 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_people_from_Wyoming 

  

Here's to The Equality State! 

  

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