Fort Caspar Museum

10/20/2026

The final run through the old Standard Oil Refinery for Standard Oil Steam Engine #1 today.

10/20/2026

Standard Oil Engine #1 is coming home to Casper.

CASPER, Wyo. –– A mechanical ghost from Casper's oil boom era has returned home after decades away. A small steam locomotive built in 1920 that lumbered

10/10/2026

Today at Fort Caspar Museum

Join author Con Trumbull for:
Steam Railroads in Central Wyoming

Followed by a Q&A and book signing for Images of Rail: Steam Railroads in Central Wyoming.

📍 Fort Caspar Museum ⏰ 2:00-4:00 p.m.

10/08/2026

Saturday at Fort Caspar Museum!
Don't miss author and railroad historian Con Trumbull presenting:
Steam Railroads in Central Wyoming

Beginning at 2:00 p.m., the presentation explores the people, locomotives, and railroads that helped shape Central Wyoming.
Following the presentation, Trumbull will sign copies of Images of Rail: Steam Railroads in Central Wyoming.

As an added benefit, a portion of event book sales supports efforts to return Standard Oil #1 to Casper.

📍 Fort Caspar Museum ⏰ 2:00-4:00 p.m.

10/05/2026

How did railroads help build Central Wyoming?

Find out on October 10 when author and railroad historian Con Trumbull presents:

Steam Railroads in Central Wyoming

Learn how railroads connected communities, fueled economic growth, and helped shape life throughout the region.

Following the presentation, attendees can purchase signed copies of Images of Rail: Steam Railroads in Central Wyoming, featuring rare historic photographs from public and private collections.

Regular museum admission applies.

09/29/2026

Due to the on going and much needed restoration work on the fort buildings we will not be hosting Ghost Investigations this fall. Look for them to return next year.

09/24/2026

Check out "Voices and Votes" from the Smithsonian Institute.

A Smithsonian exhibit at Fort Caspar is giving visitors a look at the history of democracy in America.

09/22/2026

Come and see this wonderful exhibit!

"Voices and Votes" is part of Museums on Main Steet, a collaboration between the Smithsonian and the Wyoming State Museum.

We’re continuing the United States of America’s 250th birthday celebration at Fort Caspar Museum with the Smithsonian exhibit, “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America.” It’s a powerful history refresher and a broad look at the American experiment of government “of, by, and for the people.” See it soon! The exhibit is only here until October 3.

Fort Caspar started its winter hours of being closed on Sundays and Mondays and open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, but on September 22 is open from noon to 5 p.m.

09/17/2026

A piece of Fort Caspar history is getting a new life. A 1935 Dodge pickup truck has been sitting inside the fort’s carriage shed, mostly out of sight from visitors.

09/17/2026

We are starting our winter hours this weekend. Starting September 20, we will be closed Sunday and Monday and the Fort buildings will be closed.