Visit the Wyoming Women’s History House to explore how Wyoming led the way in women’s suffrage.
Uncover the history of Wyoming’s pioneering women and celebrate historic firsts that happened right here in Wyoming! Our exhibits showcase stories of the first woman to vote in a general election on equal terms with men; the first woman to serve as a justice of the peace, and first women to sit on a jury, to name a few.
The Women’s History House also honors 20th Century Firsts, like the first woman governor in the nation, first woman to sit as a representative alongside men in Wyoming's Legislature, and first woman of color as a representative in Wyoming’s Legislature. Come learn about these ordinary women who achieved extraordinary things.
Wyoming Women’s History House
317 South 2nd Street
WE’RE OPEN:
Monday-Saturday
11:00 to 4:00
Thanks to our wonderful donors and volunteers, there is no charge to view our exhibits.
Arrange group or school tours at 307-760-0929 or director@wyomingwomenshistoryhouse.org
The Wyoming Women’s History House is proud to host a series of workshops where you get to make art with the women artists featured in our exhibit, Material Connections: Wyoming Women in Art.
Workshops will be held at the Wyoming Women’s History House, 317 South Second Street in Historic Downtown Laramie.
All supplies will be provided.
Registration is required.
Space is limited to ensure you have time to work with the artist.
We welcome a suggested donation of $25 per person.
Make art with the artists from Material Connections: Wyoming Women in Art
Workshop Series:
Saturday, September 5 * 9-11 am
Collage: Life in Layers with artist Tawni Shuler
In this workshop artists will experiment with a variety of collage materials such as old drawings, journals, sketchbooks, fabric, craft paper, photographs, greeting cards, markers, charcoal, pastels, pen and ink, etc. to create a layered and complex mixed-media drawing. Students will create a finished mixed-media drawing with a focus on texture: actual, simulated and invented to reflect upon what ideas of home, landscape and belonging. No experience necessary. Supplies provided, but if you have old drawings for reuse or your favorite art making materials, please bring them. Ages 13+
We are so excited to report that our Wyoming Arts Council grant has been extended, allowing us to provide 4 additional workshops!
Thank you to those of you that requested we add more opportunities to make art with these amazing artists.
More specific details will be added soon, but here are the dates so you can mark your calendar now:
Friday, September 11 from 4-6 pm: Printed Matter
Saturday, September 19 from 9-11 am: Folded Structures
Friday, October 2 from 4-6 pm: Story & Text Design
Saturday, October 10 from 9-11 am: Sewing It All Up!
These four workshops are designed to allow you to create your own story book. You can take all four or pick and choose which ones interest you most. As always, we will provide the materials you need. You just show up and have fun! Donations of $25 per person are greatly appreciated. Registration is coming soon, but feel free to email us at director@WyomingWomensHistoryHouse.org
On September 6, 1870, Louisa Gardner Swain made history as the first woman globally to vote with rights equal to men.
The Wyoming Suffrage Act of December 10, 1869 granted this right, distinguishing Wyoming from other places where voting was often conditional. The Wyoming Territory granted suffrage to all citizens, regardless of their sex or status. The Wyoming Women’s History House celebrates not just Louisa's achievement but also honors the other Wyoming women empowered by this historic Act.
With the passage of Wyoming's Suffrage Act of Dec. 10. 1869, ALL women, regardless of status had the right to vote and hold public office.
Eliza Stewart, first woman in the world asked to sit on a jury, March 1870 in Laramie, Wyoming.
Mary Godat Bellamy, first woman to sit as a representative alongside men in Wyoming's Legislature
Martha Boies, first woman bailiff in the world, asked to the position when Wyoming sat the first women on a jury, March 7, 1870.
Nellie Tayloe Ross, first woman governor in the world. Governor of the State of Wyoming.
Empowering Female Firsts
Encouraging female firsts always—from the first woman in the world to vote on equal terms with men, right here in Wyoming, to the women in STEM programs at universities across the nation. We love the philosophy we nurture here!
