BH County forms semi-quincentennial committee

The United States will celebrate its 250-year anniversary in 2026, and in Wyoming, the planning for it has already begun.

Nick Neylon, deputy director of Wyoming State Park and Cultural Resources, met with the county commissioners at their Jan. 7 meeting. 

The meeting had dual purposes. One was to request a proclamation calling for the creation of a county semi-quincentennial committee. This committee will work on a project for the celebration. 

Neylon also presented information about grants that will be available to counties and municipalities. 

Those interested in being on the committee should contact Big Horn County Clerk Lori Smallwood at (307) 568-2357 or lori.smallwood@bighorncountywy.gov. 

The first meeting of the committee will be in February.