Archaeology Posters

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Celebrated annually in September, Wyoming Archaeology Awareness Month (WAAM) consists of a series of statewide activities and programs devoted to discussing archaeological issues and to educating the public about the importance of preserving and protecting Wyoming’s archaeological heritage. The centerpiece of WAAM is the poster we produce every year. It is distributed statewide, nationally, and internationally to more than 3,000 people and organizations. Wyoming posters have been honored with numerous awards in the State Archaeology Week Poster Contest sponsored by the Society for American Archaeology’s Public Education Committee and Council of Affiliated Societies.

VIEW OUR AWARD WINNING POSTERS!

Wyoming Archaeology Awareness Month posters are available free of charge and may be picked up at:

In Cheyenne

State Historic Preservation Office
Barrett Building, 3rd Floor
2301 Central Avenue

In Laramie

Anthropology Building
12th and Lewis
Room 318

Posters produced between 2007 through 2024 are available.

If you would like a poster mailed to you, a $18.00 charge is necessary to cover mailing costs. Please add $4.00 for each additional poster requested. For example, if you wish to receive the 2023 and 2022 posters, the mailing charge is $18.00. If ordering more than 3 posters, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to ask about pricing.

Send your request along with a check or money order payable to “Wyoming Dept. of State Parks and Cultural Resources” and your name and mailing address to: 

State Historic Preservation Office
Dept. 3431, 1000 E. University Ave.
Laramie, WY 82071

Finally, we distribute posters to the Wyoming Archaeological Society chapters throughout the state. You can also check with your local chapter to get a poster.

WAAM Events

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Wyoming Archaeology Awareness Month Events Calendar / Check out what is happening around the state!

If you would like an activity added to the calendar, please email Gwendolyn Kristy at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Celebrate Wyoming’s rich history and cultural heritage with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) during Wyoming Archaeology Awareness Month!

Explore our upcoming events below to learn more and get involved!

Wyoming Archaeology Awareness Month Proclamation Signing Ceremony

The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) invites the public to the Wyoming State Capitol for the annual signing of the Wyoming Archaeology Awareness Month Proclamation.

During the ceremony, SHPO leadership will share brief remarks on the importance of this month and present Governor Mark Gordon with a framed copy of the 2026 Wyoming Archaeology Month poster before the official signing.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026

Time: 10:30 a.m.

Location: Wyoming State Capitol, 200 W 24th St, Cheyenne, WY 82001

This event is free and open to the public.

Come help us celebrate Wyoming’s rich history, archaeological sites, and cultural heritage!

2026 Annual WAAM Lecture: Featuring Dr. Steven Kuhn

The Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and the George C. Frison Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology are proud to co-host the annual Wyoming Archaeology Awareness Month (WAAM) Lecture at the University of Wyoming.

This year’s guest speaker is Dr. Steven Kuhn from the University of Arizona. Dr. Kuhn’s primary research interests center on Paleolithic sites across Serbia, Morocco, China, and the Levant.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026

Time: 4:10 p.m.

Location: University of Wyoming Campus (Specific building & room TBD)

Admission: Free and open to the public

Archaeology Wear

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Archaeology Awareness Month gear is available once again. Check out our Wyoming Archaeology gear store for the latest designs! The 2023 items include a tshirt featuring archaeology across the state, a projectile point typology bandana, 3 sticker designs, and a hat with a custom designed "Clovis to Cowboy" patch. 

https://wyomingarchaeologygear.square.site/

 

Archaeology Month Proclamation

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The 2024 Wyoming Archaeology Awareness Month Proclamation was signed on September 11, 2024.