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Buffalo and Westward Expansion

High School Middle School Indigenous Studies Social Studies Virtual Field Trip

The enduring impact of manifest destiny

Join our educator for an introduction to the cultural and environmental significance of the bison in the American West, and examine the challenges posed by Manifest Destiny and Westward Expansion. Students will challenge themselves to think critically and engage with a variety of museum exhibitions and collections objects to explore the immediate and long-term implications of westward expansion on cultures, ecology, and governance.

Hours

May 1 — Sept. 15	8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sept. 16 — Oct. 31	8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Nov. 1 — Nov. 30	10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Dec. 1 — Feb. 28	10 a.m. – 5 p.m.Thursday – Sunday
Mar. 1 — Apr. 30	10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Rates

Adults

$23

Seniors

$22

Student

With Valid ID

$21

With Valid ID

Kids 6 - 17

$16

Kids < 5

Free

Active US Military

Free

Park County Wyoming Youth

Generous support from the Frère family makes this program possible.

Free

17 years and under plus one accompanying adult
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Generous support from the Frère family makes this program possible.

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