Wyoming Pioneer Association

The first pioneer meetings began in 1884.  Members of the Association had to be 21 years of age and either a resident of, or doing business in Wyoming Territory prior to July 1, 1884.  They began to meet annually in Douglas during the first Wyoming State Fair in 1905.  The roster included cowboys, stockmen, freighters and soldiers.  These were men and women who played an important role in achieving statehood for Wyoming.  The Wyoming Pioneer Association was incorporated on January 8, 1926.

Today the Wyoming Pioneer Association acts as an advisory board to the museum and has statewide and national membership.  The State of Wyoming is responsible for the museum's operation and maintenance.