South Pass City State Historic Site

09/14/2026

We had a great time at our Kids Come Out and Play Day!

Thank you to everyone who joined us and made this day amazing.

This event was inspired by our new Kids Exhibit in the Cody Cabin which was made possible by the Kim and Jody Brown Foundation.

09/13/2026

Saturday, September 19th, learn all about Dr. Walter Lovejoy, his wife, and his life in South Pass City and the West!

Dr. Lovejoy acted as the town doctor, teacher, and wild game provider for SPC, before moving to Kemmerer, Wyoming and beyond.

Join us at 11 a.m. this Saturday. This Talk is sponsored by the Friends of South Pass City and is free to attend.

09/10/2026

Celebrate our new kids exhibit at Kids Come Out & Play Day!

September 12th, 1p.m. to 4p.m.

We will have historic games and crafts for you and your kids to enjoy!

This exhibit was made possible by a very generous donation from the Kim & Jody Brown Foundation.

09/05/2026

Celebrate our new kids exhibit at Kids Come Out & Play Day!

September 12th, 1p.m. to 4p.m.

We will have historic games and crafts for you and your kids to enjoy!

This exhibit was made possible by very generous donations from the Brown Family Foundation & the Lightner Sams Foundation.

09/02/2026

We're getting closer to our "Kids Come Out to Play Day!"

We'll have historic games like hoops and graces and crafts for you and your kids to enjoy!

Activities will go from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission is free for everyone.

This exhibit was made possible by very generous donations from the Brown Family Foundation & the Lightner Sams Foundation.

08/31/2026

This weekend is the last chance to catch an English Tunnel or Carissa Mill Tour this Year!

Spots are filling fast so make your reservations now at southpasscity.org/tours

08/29/2026

Learn how to make these adorable rag dolls with us at our Kids Come Out & Play Day!

We have a bunch of historic games and activities planned for September 12th, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.!

This event is sponsored by the Friends of South Pass City and is free to attend.

08/27/2026

Curtis and Jesse from SPC will be teaching you how to gold pan in Hot Springs State Park this Saturday! Go say hi!

Kids Outdoor Day is this Saturday, August 29th! ☀️

Join us and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department for over 20 educational and recreational activities throughout the park. Activities will be geared towards families with children aged 6+. Join in on all the fun between 9:30AM and 3:30PM.

Activities:
🏹 Archery with WGFD
🛶 Kayaking with WyoParks
🐻 Bear Safety with WGFD
☀️ Solar Viewing with Astronomical Society of Bighorn Basin
🦖 Dinosaurs
🦉 Jupiter the Owl with WGFD
🧗‍♀️ Rock Climbing
🔥 Fire Building with Ranger Carlo
🚵‍♂️ Guided Mountain Bike Trips (promptly at 10AM, 11AM & 12PM) with Hot Springs County Recreation District
🎣 Fly Fishing
🥾 Leave No Trace with Ranger Angelina
📝 Nature Journaling
🔫 Air R***e Shooting with WGFD
⚒️ Gold Panning with South Pass City State Historic Site
📐 Nature Dimensions with the Thermopolis Discovery Center
🍫 S’mores Making provided by Friends of Hot Springs State Park and Legend Rock
🐤 Birding with WGFD
🚲 Little Tike Biking
🦬 Bison Education with Hot Springs State Park
🐾 Animal ID with WGFD
🪳 Macroinvertebrates with Sinks Canyon State Park
⛳️ Bucket Golf

No pre-registration is necessary, and the event is free. Check-in will be required upon arrival at the Pavilion beginning at 9:00AM. See you there!

08/25/2026

Kids Come Out & Play Day is September 12th!

Come fly kites, race hobby horses, and make dolls with us from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

This event is sponsored by the Friends of South Pass City and is free to join.