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Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office Announces Public Comment Period for 10-Year Statewide Historic Preservation Plan

Details: Category: News; Published: Friday, 27 March 2026 17:53

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – March 27, 2026 – The Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is inviting the public to help shape the future of our state’s cultural heritage. Starting March 27, 2026, through May 28, 2026, Wyoming residents, stakeholders, and preservation partners are encouraged to review and comment on the draft of the 2027 – 2037 Statewide Historic Preservation Plan.

Every ten years, the SHPO updates this comprehensive plan to identify goals, evaluate past goals, and strategically plan for the future related to preserving Wyoming’s unique cultural, archaeological, architectural, and historical legacy. This iteration of the Statewide Historic Preservation Plan will guide state and local efforts for the next decade, helping to ensure places that define Wyoming’s past remain an important part of its future.

“As we look toward the next ten years, it is important to remember our state’s history is more than a collection of objects or buildings; rather, our shared cultural heritage is the backbone of our communities,” says Gwendolyn Kristy, chief of planning and historic contexts for WY SHPO. “We need to hear from the people who live and work across our state to help ensure the plan reflects the actual needs and values of Wyomingites.”

The public is invited to read and submit comments on the draft plan located on the WY SHPO’s website. There are three ways to submit comments to the WY SHPO: via email, Google Form, or by mail. Please send written comments to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it." target="undefined" title="">http://This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. via our Google Form, or by mail to:

Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office

Att: Gwendolyn Kristy
1000 E University Ave, Dept. 3431
Laramie, WY 82071

If a physical copy of the draft plan is required, please contact Gwendolyn Kristy. All comments must be submitted no later than May 28, 2026.

The Wyoming SHPO documents, preserves, and promotes Wyoming’s heritage with our preservation partners and through programs such as the National Register of Historic Places, Federal Review and Consultation, Site Stewardship, and Planning and Historic Contexts.

For more information about the WY SHPO, contact Brian Beadles, deputy historic preservation officer at (307) 777-8594 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. For More information about the Statewide Historic Preservation Plan, please contact Gwendolyn Kristy at (307) 766-5366 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..