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Wyoming Archaeology Awareness Month Events

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

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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