2017 trip: Messenger's Museum, Nelson Museum and The Governor's Mansion,

Our first stop was the Messenger’s Old West Museum. It was a small museum but very well displayed. It had carriages, including one owned by Buffalo Bill Cody; sleighs, pistols, rifles, saddles, an old blacksmith shop, a late 1800′s bedroom, “one of the oldest Buick cars in the world,” and much more.

Next stop was the Nelson Museum of the West. It has three floors of the most extensive Native American and Cowboy collection. On display were Indian bead work, basketry, pottery, quilled items and jewelry. The exhibits also feature 19^th century weapons, outlaw memorabilia. We really enjoyed viewing all the exhibits and history.

After lunch we toured the Historic Governor’s Mansion. Fourteen years after achieving statehood in 1890, the state of Wyoming built its first Governor’s mansion in 1904. From 1905 to 1976, the mansion was the residence of 19 Wyoming first families. It’s been beautifully restored. The rooms were large the bedrooms had master suites and large walk in closets! We loved all the ornate wood work. I can just envision living there and putting on a formal tea party.

It was another beautiful day!