Seems like my blogging has slowed significantly since the weather started to cooperate with my summer activities.
Speaking of summer activities, I see that next Saturday, June 17, is one of my favorite
summer events, Fur Trade Day at Fort Laramie. Over the years I have spent much
time in the study of the Mountain Man era
and loved teaching that part of the growing west in my history classes. Fur
Trade Day is one event that really fits
my interest. Over the past few years, we have made them all and found the reenactors to be knowledgeable, friendly and
willing to answer any and all questions. In case any readers are thinking about
going it takes place from 9:30 – 5:00 on that day. (Saturday, June 17) |
| Summer means getting more time out with my camera |
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| My wife trying out a trapper recliner |
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| I am the not so Mountain Man-ish one at Fur Trae Day last year |
Must be my preparation because I am presently re-reading, Donald Clayton Porter’s classic novel, Fort Laramie. I read this one so many years ago that it reads like a new story to me.
Because both of my western mysteries and several of my short stories include Fort Laramie, we visit four or five times each year, depending on visitors to our house, it can sometimes be more.
Click anywhere on the above sentence for the link to my books.
Click anywhere on the above sentence for the link to my books.
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| The Ruts south of Guernsey Wyoming |
For Your Enjoument - Fort Laramie Trivia
Answers under the last photo
Answers under the last photo
1. What two rivers come together near Fort Laramie?
2. Which well known and now well-preserved building at the fort served as Officer Quarters and as the Post Headquarters?
3. Where did Fort Laramie get its unique to Wyoming name?
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| On the grounds of Fort Laramie - July 4, 2016 |
Answers
1. North Platte and Laramie
2. Old Bedlam – May now be the oldest building in Wyoming
3. Jacques La Ramie sometimes spelled Ramee - I prefer Ramie
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