Explore The Museum At The Bighorns, Then Look For Antiques In Sheridan Wyoming
By Will Suphan|Published January 19, 2023
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Will has been living in Arizona off and on for 30+ years in the Phoenix Metro and Tucson areas. He has traveled all over the state as well as having lived all over the Southwest. He's been writing for OnlyInYourState for one year and has previously written for Digital Journal. Will has a passion for travel and writing and combining the two is what he loves most. He loves solo international travel and has been to Thailand, France, Japan, and Cambodia.
The charming town of Sheridan, Wyoming makes for an excellent day trip where you can explore the history of the Old West and have an antiquing adventure. Bring the whole family along for an entire day of unforgettable fun!
The Museum at the Bighorns chronicles the history of Sheridan and the surrounding area as it was settled by miners, railroaders, and ranchers from a local perspective.
The expansion into the West was rife with battles, and the stories of some of them are shared here with artifacts from the affected Native American nations, showing their culture and craftsmanship.
This may look like an aerial drone shot of Sheridan, but it's actually a painstakingly detailed diorama of the town as it looked while it was being established. The museum contains several dioramas detailing local places, battles, and other historical events.
Several exhibits contain objects from throughout the history of Sheridan and tell the stories of those who settled here, and the jobs they performed. There is also a fine selection of paintings and crafts from local artists and artisans of years past.
To get your hands on some of Sheridan's older items, visit The Old General Store Antiques, which is one of the best antique stores in the state of Wyoming.
Several rooms are packed with the objects of yesteryear, making for some fun and intriguing exploration filled with wonder about the lives of those who originally owned them.