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Homesteaders and ranchers arrived in the Casper area by the late 1870s, and the grounds of Fort Casper became part of the CY Ranch. In 1936, Casper citizens and the Works Progress Administration reconstructed Platte Bridge Station using sketches made by Caspar Collins and others in the 1860s.
Fort Caspar is located just off Wyoming Boulevard on the west side of the city of Casper, Wyo. From Interstate 25, take Exit 188 B and follow the signs. The Fort Caspar Museum is open daily in the summer. From October through April, the museum is open Tuesdays through Saturdays.
Fort Caspar News. Casper Trooper Event at Fort Caspar on June 29th. "Hollywood in Wyoming" and "Central WY Railroads" Exhibits On Display Now. Spring Ghost Tours of the Fort are April 26th & 27th. Reading the West Book Club; Programs and Events. Ghost Hunt; Calendar of Events; Caspar Collins Day 2024; School Programs. Site Tours; Discovery ...
We are a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of Fort Caspar and the Casper, Wyoming area. Here you can find information on upcoming events, programs, and news from the Fort Caspar Museum Association.
Exhibits. Since the fort was reconstructed in 1936, Fort Caspar Museum has acquired, preserved, and exhibited historical objects related to Fort Caspar, the City of Casper, Natrona County, and central Wyoming.
Fort Grounds - Fort Caspar. The fort buildings are part of a joint reconstruction project between the Works Progress Administration and City of Casper in 1936. The buildings were rebuilt close to the original locations using a floor plan drawn by Lieutenant Caspar Collins in the 1860s.
FCMA was formed on Sept 16, 1988 by a handful of volunteers that were interested in Fort Caspar. The group’s by-laws and Articles of Incorporation indicate that they will provide volunteer and financial support to operations at the Fort Caspar Museum. We are an IRS recognized 501c3 non-profit.
