Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site
Wyoming State Park Celebrates 50th Anniversaryth It’s Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site Memorial Day and a series of events will take place throughout 2023.
Several programs and special events are planned for the coming year, including the main celebration event on June 26, 2023. Details of the event are wyoparks.org and through social media.
In January 1973, the site now known as Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site became part of the Wyoming Recreation Commission (now Wyoming State Parks) through a cooperative agreement with the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission. The Wyoming Recreation Commission was tasked with protecting the archaeological resources at the site and establishing public recreation areas for public enjoyment.
Over the past 50 years, the park has developed campgrounds, installed restrooms, improved public horse corrals, and most recently added to the park headquarters, which will become the Medicine Lodge Cultural Experience, opening in summer 2023. .
The continued interpretation of the site’s cultural resources has helped the public understand the importance of preserving these resources for future generations.
“As we celebrate Medicine Lodge’s 50th anniversary as a state park, it’s important to remember that people have lived here for over 10,000 years,” says Parks Manager Heather Jolly. “Medicine Lodge remains committed to improving communities and enriching lives,” she adds.
To mark its 50th anniversary, Medicine Lodge will host photo contests throughout the year, culminating in a site-specific calendar for 2024. Selected photo award winners will receive a free copy of the calendar and a photo credit. Photographers of all levels are invited to participate in this competition. Additional calendars are printed and available for purchase at Park Headquarters/Gift Shop (price TBD).
Photo Contest Rules:
· The contest will run from December 2022 to November 2023 (to allow time for printing).
・Photos for up to 5 peopleth Every Month.
・The photo you submit must match the month or season in which the photo is being submitted.
· Photos must not show people’s faces.
・The top 3 finalists will be selected by park staff and posted on social media for public voting (published for one week).
・Announcement of winners for the month of Mayth Every Month.
· Email a high resolution photo. [email protected]
· Disclaimer: By submitting your photo, you consent to your photo being used in the 2024 Medicine Lodge calendar and posted on social media (photo credit will be given).
