Our Collection.
The Laramie Plains Museum hosts an extensive collection of artifacts and archives that pertain to the history of Laramie and Albany County. These artifacts lay witness to many different aspects of American history including that of the West, Victoriana, ranch history, and immigration. We strive to tell the stories of humanity passed on to us from Laramie pioneers and their descendants. Our goal is to give a voice not only to those who were well-known, but also those who lived on the outskirts of society, whose voices are integral to our past.
Laramie Plains Museum Mission Statement
“The Laramie Plains Museum is an historic house museum complex, of the City of Laramie, Wyoming and the surrounding area, whose mission is to preserve, restore, augment and exhibit its historic buildings, grounds and the historic collections contained therein, thereby increasing public appreciation and education about the nature of the human heritage of the area through guided tours, exhibitions, publications and special events.”
Featured Objects
Hand picked by our curatorial team, here are a few objects that make our collection one of a kind, represent an important theme in Laramie’s history, or are our favorite pieces.
Barn door from the Wooden Shoe Ranch with Albany County brands painted by local cowboys.
Chickering Piano, made in 1860.
Metal Check to James Hunt of the Laramie Rolling Mill for $500.00
Stereograph Viewer.
Laramie History Spotlight
This section features newly printed articles that were featured in the Laramie Boomerang Newspaper, the Laramie Plains Museum Newsletter or other areas of print. For access to over two hundred articles on the Laramie Plains please visit the Albany County Historical Society website www.wyoachs.com.
Catherine Mary “Milk Mary” Erhardt, 1827-1921