fort caspar museum and historic site

Brought my family ages 11-15 and it was kinda cool. The inside exhibits were good. But they had the outside exhibits locked up. Don't know why it was a beautiful day. Anyway, learning anything about history is always good

A relatively unknown story, the history of this fort on the Oregon Trail is splendidly retold at this historic site. The museum displays artifacts and original drawings of the Platte Bridge station, including a depiction of the July 26th, 1865 fight between Lakota warriors and U.S. Troops. A. Portion of the original 1,000 ft. bridge that enabled pioneers to cross the river has been reconstructed, as well as some of the fort's buildings. There will be three days in July dedicated to the battle and the Oregon trail. Reenactments and living history will occur.

A reconstructed US Army Cavalry Post from the Indian fighting days, the fort is on its original foundations using sketches made by Lt. Caspar Collins, after whom the Fort was named, in 1836. The museum opened in1936. Presently, the interior rooms of the forts buildings are filled with the accoutrements of an army barracks of the period, including uniforms, tack, weapons, furniture, food supplies and dinner ware. Nearby is a reproduction of a Mormon log ferry used to pull emigrant wagons across the North Platte River. In its short history, this site was also an overland stage depot, a pony express station, and a telegraph station, signaling the coming technology of a growing American nation. Don’t miss this museum either.

We enjoyed looking through the outside areas! Unfortunately, we picked a day that was too hot and were looking for shaded areas as much as possible while outside. If you bring a stroller, make sure it's one with tires that can withstand a rougher terrain.

It only costs $1.50. You can't go wrong with the cost. There are a lot of interesting facts to learn about the History of Casper by visiting the Fort. They also have a few of the buildings from the Fort there at the museum site. Unfortunately, they were closed off when we visited due to the chance of having bad weather. I think they open the buildings during the summer months. It was an interesting place and good for a couple of hours visit

Being a living historian, re-enactor, and general history buff all my life, I try to visit as many historical sites as I can and have been to many, on three continents. Fort Caspar is small, unassuming, but, has quite the story to tell. You're walking hallowed ground. Very impressive book store, wonderfully friendly staff, great museum, and a visit to the Fort--nice. Just because it's small, don't overlook it, it played a big part in the westward expansion of our country.

Enjoyed the little museum, was so disappointed that the outside buildings were all padlocked up. We peered through tiny windows to get a glimpse od something good inside. Asked why the buildings were locked up on such a sunny day, Oh it has snowed here on the 11th of September. This just didn't make sense, when the day here was beautiful and sunny, the ground so dry too! so were the previous days. How dissatisfying that the buildings were not opened, tourists come to see, they do not often get a second chance to come back again. My husband and I felt like it was pure laziness nothing more. What ever happened to common sense? If the answer to why it was locked up was because the season is slowing because of the weather and staff have been weaned off, then maybe this may be a decent reason. This was not the reason given.

Liked the exhibits in the buildings depicting military life at the time. It is spread out, so be prepared to walk a bit.

Our experience with the Fort Caspar Museum & historic Site was not quite as exciting as the one with the National Park Interpretive center. The old rebuilt buildings were interesting, and some of the posted material was enough to help you understand more about the history of the area. However, I'm not sure it was worth what we paid to get in.

excellent site to learn about the events that happened in the Casper area. We toured with a large group and there was plenty of room for all of us to view the replica fort area and walk over to the river.

Fort Casper plays an important role in the western history of the US. The museum and grounds are very well done, allowing you a glimpse into life back then and an understanding of what was going on. Its a little bit out of the way, but worth the side trip.

Fort Caspar was the site of a bridge constructed for crossing the Platte River. The museum has preserved a lot of artifacts from the days the West was opened to the masses who traveled via the Oregon Trail. It is clearly worth stopping by for a few hours to see their collection.

Both the museum and the reconstructed fort were well done and interesting. We enjoyed all the artifacts on display in the museum.

This is a nice small museum. There is also an outdoor section with log buildings set up to show life in the West for Calvary and telegraphy employees. If you are interested in the history of Casper this is a good place to stop. My teen and preteen found the museum interesting. Maybe not as interesting for young children although they may enjoy looking at the pictures and artifacts. Free for active duty military and their immediate family members.

Liked that they depict settings reasonably accurately, including replica weapons, clothing and such. But, some extra attention to detail would be nice, like not building replica 1800 bridges with galvanized nails or having bedside table guns pointing at the bed. (No self respecting soldier would have done that!) Take a stroll and enjoy some Wyoming history. Worth a stop and $3 investment in history.