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Trails Center hosts military living historians this weekend

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The following press releases was published by the Bureau of Land Management on Aug. 2. It is reproduced in full below.

CASPER, Wyo. - Experience life as a frontier soldier this weekend at the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center with an 1860s military encampment.

August 5 and 6 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., journey back in time with local re-enactment group, the Platte Bridge Company, as they provide protection for emigrant travelers on their trek west. Visitors are invited to participate in military drills, listen to period weapon talks, and immerse themselves in the camp to learn more about the daily life of a soldier on the Wyoming plains.

On Sunday at 1 p.m., Trails Center interpreter Reid Miller will present, “This Child Won’t Wait! Born on the Oregon Trail." Miller will discuss how births and deaths were documented along the Oregon Trail.

Events Schedule

* August 5 and 6, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.: 1860s Military Living History Event

** 8 a.m. - Flag Raising Ceremony

** 9 a.m., 12 p.m., and 3 p.m. - Military Drills

** 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. - Period Weapons Presentation

* August 6 at 1 p.m.: This Child Won’t Wait! Born on the Oregon Trail

with BLM interpreter Reid Miller.

Interested in upcoming programs at the Trails Center? Visit the Trails Center’s website at https://www.blm.gov/learn/interpretive-centers/national-historic-trails-interpretive-center or follow BLM Wyoming on Facebook or Twitter. For more information, call the Trails Center at 307-261-7700.

The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center is open 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MST.

1501 N Poplar St., Casper, WY 82601.

Admission is Free

Source: Bureau of Land Management

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