The Wyoming Historical Society is bringing the state’s rich history to a wider audience with the return of its YouTube series, Women of Wyoming: Then & Now, Wyoming Tribune Eagle reports.
After a successful first season that reached more than 9,000 viewers in 2024, the second season will continue to highlight the contributions of women who have shaped Wyoming’s historical landscape.
The series is a fully women-led initiative that celebrates individuals who have influenced, studied, and contributed to Wyoming’s history. Project Director Janelle Molony emphasized the importance of making history more accessible to younger audiences.
“Our history is important, and if current trends demand that we razzle-dazzle the subject and serve it up fresh on YouTube, and in splashy Instagram Reels and such, then that’s what we’ll do, because we want the next generation to be included!” Molony said in a news release.
The project is supported in part by a grant from the Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund, a program of the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources.
The new season kicks off with interviews featuring notable women making an impact in Wyoming’s historical field:
Episode 1 (March 7) – Anne Holman (Casper)
Holman, the state historian for the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), discusses how the DAR has influenced both national and state history. As a longtime museum professional at Fort Casper Museum, she also shares lesser-known stories from the Civil War era.Episode 2 (April 4) – Nancy Curtis (Glendo)
Curtis, founder of High Plains Press, has dedicated her career to ensuring the stories of homesteading, ranching, and Wyoming’s western heritage are preserved. Her family’s deep roots in the region add a personal perspective to her publishing work.
Molony hopes the series will serve as an educational resource for students, Girl Scout troops, DAR meetings, and city governments. By embracing digital platforms, the Wyoming Historical Society aims to reach a broader audience and inspire a new generation to engage with local history.
Viewers can watch the new season at YouTube.com/@WyomingHistoricalSociety.
