Events at the Center

July - 2009
	1 - 31	Hours of Operation Historical Center open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Daily.
	2	Draper Museum of Natural History Lunchtime Expedition Arvid Aase from Fossil Butte National Monument speaks about fossil leaves. The Mustang Grill offers a special for lunchtime expeditioners—come early and enjoy! 12:15 p.m. Coe Auditorium. Free to the public. For more information contact Jennifer McDonald at jenniferm@bbhc.org or 307.578.4121.
	3	Interactive Art Experience for All Ages Have fun with art - it's for for everyone! From 1 – 3 p.m., Braun Garden. Free with admission. For more information contact Laura Fry at lauraf@bbhc.org or 307.578.4007.
	3	"Backstage with Buffalo Bill" Learn more about travelling with William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody and Buffalo Bill's Wild West from John Rumm, PhD, curator of the Buffalo Bill Museum. 1 – 1:45 p.m. Coe Auditorium. Free with admission. For more information contact Megan Wasp at meganw@bbhc.org or 307.578.4028.
	7	Interactive Art Experience for All Ages Have fun with art - it's for everyone! From 1 – 3 p.m., Braun Garden. Free with admission. For more information contact Laura Fry at lauraf@bbhc.org or 307.578.4007.
	7	Perspectives: Art of the Battle of Little Bighorn Art based on the 1876 Battle of the Little Bighorn shaped public views about the events that occurred, whether historically accurate or purely myth. Explore different representations of the battle on view in the Whitney Gallery of Western Art. With Christine Brindza, Curatorial Assistant of the Whitney Gallery. 10-10:45 a.m. Coe Auditorium. Free with admission. For more information contact Megan Wasp at meganw@bbhc.org or 307.578.4028.
	8	A Guide to Yellowstone Wildlife: How to Get the Most From Your Visit Join Draper Museum of Natural History Curator Charles Preston, PhD to learn more about viewing wildlife in and around Yellowstone National Park. 11 - 11:45 a.m. Coe Auditorium. Free with admission. For more information, please contact Megan Wasp at meganw@bbhc.org or 307.578.4028.
	9	Interactive Art Experience for All Ages Have fun with art - it's for everyone! From 1 – 3 p.m., Braun Garden. Free with admission. For more information contact Laura Fry at lauraf@bbhc.org or 307.578.4007.
	9	A Guide to Yellowstone Wildlife: How to Get the Most From Your Visit Join Draper Museum of Natural History Curator Charles Preston, PhD to learn more about viewing wildlife in and around Yellowstone National Park. 11 - 11:45 a.m. Coe Auditorium. Free with admission. For more information, please contact Megan Wasp at meganw@bbhc.org or 307.578.4028.
	9	Lunchtime Art Lecture Series: "Waiting for a Chinook: Searching for My Father.." Part of the Whitney Gallery Lunchtime Art Lecture Series. "Waiting for a Chinook: Searching for My Father – A Wyoming Country Editor," Gregory Hinton, son of George C. “Kip” Hinton, Editor of the Cody Enterprise from 1956 – 1962. 12:15 – 1:15 p.m., Coe Auditorium. Free. For more information contact Megan Wasp at meganw@bbhc.org or 307.578.4028.
	10	"Yellowstone and Jellystone" Jellystone National Park, home to those beloved bears, Yogi and Boo Boo. Discover how and why Jellystone came to be, and how it affected the ways people thought about national parks, bears, nature and ourselves. With Buffalo Bill Museum Curator, John Rumm, PhD. 1–1:45 p.m. Coe Auditorium. Free with admission. For more information contact Megan Wasp at meganw@bbhc.org or 307.578.4028.
	13 - 17	Larom Summer Institute in Western American Studies Western studies in the real West. One-week graduate level course concentrating on the Whitney Gallery of Western Art's 50th anniversary reinterpretation.
	14	Geyser Gazers: Art Inspired by Yellowstone's Geothermal Features Since the earliest explorations, artists have been fascinated by the unique geothermal features within Yellowstone National Park. Explore what makes the geysers and hot springs so captivating on a journey using images inspired by Yellowstone's famous hot spots. With Christine Brindza, Curatorial Assistant of the Whitney Gallery of Western Art. 10-10:45 a.m. Coe Auditorium. Free with admission. For more information contact Megan Wasp at meganw@bbhc.org or 307.578.4028.
	15	A Guide to Yellowstone Wildlife: How to Get the Most From Your Visit Join Draper Museum of Natural History Curator Charles Preston, PhD to learn more about viewing wildlife in and around Yellowstone National Park. 11 - 11:45 a.m. Coe Auditorium. Free with admission. For more information, please contact Megan Wasp at meganw@bbhc.org or 307.578.4028.
	15	A Guide to Yellowstone Wildlife: How to Get the Most From Your Visit Join Draper Museum of Natural History Curator Charles Preston, PhD to learn more about viewing wildlife in and around Yellowstone National Park. 11 - 11:45 a.m. Coe Auditorium. Free with admission. For more information, please contact Megan Wasp at meganw@bbhc.org or 307.578.4028.
	17	"Backstage with Buffalo Bill" Learn more about travelling with William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody and Buffalo Bill's Wild West from John Rumm, PhD, curator of the Buffalo Bill Museum. 1 – 1:45 p.m. Coe Auditorium. Free with admission. For more information contact Megan Wasp at meganw@bbhc.org or 307.578.4028.
	22	A Guide to Yellowstone Wildlife: How to Get the Most From Your Visit Join Draper Museum of Natural History Curator Charles Preston, PhD to learn more about viewing wildlife in and around Yellowstone National Park. 11 - 11:45 a.m. Coe Auditorium. Free with admission. For more information, please contact Megan Wasp at meganw@bbhc.org or 307.578.4028.
	23	Lunchtime Art Lecture Series: "Exploring the Explorers: Charles Fritz..." Putting himself in the “first-person” as the artist with the Lewis & Clark expedition, Charles Fritz traveled the entire route twice researching and executing field studies that would eventually lead to the finished studio paintings. These 100 paintings are currently on exhibition. 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. Coe Auditorium. Free to public. For more information contact Megan Wasp at meganw@bbhc.org or 307.578.4028.
	24	"Yellowstone and Jellystone" Jellystone National Park, home to those beloved bears, Yogi and Boo Boo. Discover how and why Jellystone came to be, and how it affected the ways people thought about national parks, bears, nature and ourselves. With Buffalo Bill Museum Curator John Rumm, PhD. 1–1:45 p.m. Coe Auditorium. Free with admission. For more information contact Megan Wasp at meganw@bbhc.org or 307.578.4028.
	25	Cody Firearms Museum Records Office Cody Firearms Museum Records Office has extended hours for the Missouri Valley Arms Collectors Assoc. Annual Show, Kansas City, Mo. Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. to noon. Mountain Time.
	27	Happy Birthday Texas Jack! Texas Jack Omohundro, performer, scout and great friend of Buffalo Bill, was born on July 27, 1846.
	29	A Guide to Yellowstone Wildlife: How to Get the Most From Your Visit Join Draper Museum of Natural History Curator Charles Preston, PhD to learn more about viewing wildlife in and around Yellowstone National Park. 11 - 11:45 a.m. Coe Auditorium. Free with admission. For more information, please contact Megan Wasp at meganw@bbhc.org or 307.578.4028.
	30	Perspectives: Art of the Battle of Little Bighorn Art based on the 1876 Battle of the Little Bighorn shaped public views about the events that occurred, whether historically accurate or purely myth. Explore different representations of the battle on view in the Whitney Gallery of Western Art. With Christine Brindza, Curatorial Assistant of the Whitney Gallery. 10-10:45 a.m. Coe Auditorium. Free with admission. For more information contact Megan Wasp at meganw@bbhc.org or 307.578.4028.

August - 2009
	1 - 31	Hours of Operation Historical Center open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Daily.
	4 - 2	Geyser Gazers: Art Inspired by Yellowstone's Geothermal Features Since the earliest explorations, artists have been fascinated by the unique geothermal features within Yellowstone National Park. Explore what makes the geysers and hot springs so captivating on a journey using images inspired by Yellowstone's famous hot spots. With Christine Brindza, Curatorial Assistant of the Whitney Gallery of Western Art. 10-10:45 a.m. Coe Auditorium. Free with admission. For more information contact Megan Wasp at meganw@bbhc.org or 307.578.4028.
	5	A Guide to Yellowstone Wildlife: How to Get the Most From Your Visit Join Draper Museum of Natural History Curator Charles Preston, PhD to learn more about viewing wildlife in and around Yellowstone National Park. 11 - 11:45 a.m. Coe Auditorium. Free with admission. For more information, please contact Megan Wasp at meganw@bbhc.org or 307.578.4028.
	7	"Backstage with Buffalo Bill" Learn more about travelling with William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody and Buffalo Bill's Wild West from John Rumm, PhD, curator of the Buffalo Bill Museum. 1 – 1:45 p.m. Coe Auditorium. Free with admission. For more information contact Megan Wasp at meganw@bbhc.org or 307.578.4028.
	11	Perspectives: Art of the Battle of Little Bighorn Art based on the 1876 Battle of the Little Bighorn shaped public views about the events that occurred, whether historically accurate or purely myth. Explore different representations of the battle on view in the Whitney Gallery of Western Art. With Christine Brindza, Curatorial Assistant of the Whitney Gallery. 10-10:45 a.m. Coe Auditorium. Free with admission. For more information contact Megan Wasp at meganw@bbhc.org or 307.578.4028.
	12	A Guide to Yellowstone Wildlife: How to Get the Most From Your Visit Join Draper Museum of Natural History Curator Charles Preston, PhD to learn more about viewing wildlife in and around Yellowstone National Park. 11 - 11:45 a.m. Coe Auditorium. Free with admission. For more information, please contact Megan Wasp at meganw@bbhc.org or 307.578.4028.
	13	Happy Birthday Annie Oakley! "Buffalo Bill's Wild West" performer Annie Oakley was born Phoebe Ann Moses on August 13, 1860.
	13 - 15	Buffalo Bill Invitational Shootout The Best All-Around Shotgun Challenge in the West. Registration required. Fee.
	14	"Yellowstone and Jellystone" Jellystone National Park, home to those beloved bears, Yogi and Boo Boo. Discover how and why Jellystone came to be, and how it affected the ways people thought about national parks, bears, nature and ourselves. With Buffalo Bill Museum Curator, John Rumm, PhD. For more information contact Megan Wasp at meganw@bbhc.org or 307.578.4028.
	15	Cody Firearms Museum Records Office Cody Firearms Museum Records Office has extended hours for the Big Reno Show, Reno, Nev. Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mountain Time.
	15	A Guide to Yellowstone Wildlife: How to Get the Most From Your Visit Join Draper Museum of Natural History Curator Charles Preston, PhD to learn more about viewing wildlife in and around Yellowstone National Park. 11 - 11:45 a.m. Coe Auditorium. Free with admission. For more information, please contact Megan Wasp at meganw@bbhc.org or 307.578.4028.
	18	Geyser Gazers: Art Inspired by Yellowstone's Geothermal Features Since the earliest explorations, artists have been fascinated by the unique geothermal features within Yellowstone National Park. Explore what makes the geysers and hot springs so captivating on a journey using images inspired by Yellowstone's famous hot spots. With Christine Brindza, Curatorial Assistant of the Whitney Gallery of Western Art. 10-10:45 a.m. Coe Auditorium. Free with admission. For more information contact Megan Wasp at meganw@bbhc.org or 307.578.4028.
	19	A Guide to Yellowstone Wildlife: How to Get the Most From Your Visit Join Draper Museum of Natural History Curator Charles Preston, PhD to learn more about viewing wildlife in and around Yellowstone National Park. 11 - 11:45 a.m. Coe Auditorium. Free with admission. For more information, please contact Megan Wasp at meganw@bbhc.org or 307.578.4028.
	21	"Backstage with Buffalo Bill" Learn more about travelling with William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody and Buffalo Bill's Wild West from John Rumm, PhD, curator of the Buffalo Bill Museum. 1 – 1:45 p.m. Coe Auditorium. Free with admission. For more information contact Megan Wasp at meganw@bbhc.org or 307.578.4028.
	25	Perspectives: Art of the Battle of Little Bighorn Art based on the 1876 Battle of the Little Bighorn shaped public views about the events that occurred, whether historically accurate or purely myth. Explore different representations of the battle on view in the Whitney Gallery of Western Art. With Christine Brindza, Curatorial Assistant of the Whitney Gallery. 10-10:45 a.m. Coe Auditorium. Free with admission. For more information contact Megan Wasp at meganw@bbhc.org or 307.578.4028.
	26	A Guide to Yellowstone Wildlife: How to Get the Most From Your Visit Join Draper Museum of Natural History Curator Charles Preston, PhD to learn more about viewing wildlife in and around Yellowstone National Park. 11 - 11:45 a.m. Coe Auditorium. Free with admission. For more information, please contact Megan Wasp at meganw@bbhc.org or 307.578.4028.
	28	"Yellowstone and Jellystone" Jellystone National Park, home to those beloved bears, Yogi and Boo Boo. Discover how and why Jellystone came to be, and how it affected the ways people thought about national parks, bears, nature and ourselves. With Buffalo Bill Museum Curator, John Rumm, PhD. 1–1:45 p.m. Coe Auditorium. Free with admission. For more information contact Megan Wasp at meganw@bbhc.org or 307.578.4028.

September - 2009
	1 - 15	Hours of Operation Historical Center open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Daily.
	16 - 30	Hours of Operation Historical Center open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Daily.
	22 - 26	Rendezvous Royale A week long celebration of the arts in Cody, Wyoming! A western arts celebration devoted to the most prestigious events of the year in Cody, consisting of Cody High Style, Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale and Patrons Ball. For more information contact the Events Office at 307.578.4025.
	22 - 26	Cody High Style Authentically Western - furniture, fashion & design.
	25 - 26	Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale The Buffalo Bill Art Show culminates with fine dining and a spirited auction in the casual atmosphere of the party tent on the historical center’s grounds. Quick Draw and champagne brunch the following morning. Fee. Reservations required.
	26	Patrons Ball The Party of the Year - to benefit the Buffalo Bill Historical Center. Fee. Reservations required.
	26	Cody Firearms Museum Records Office Cody Firearms Museum Records Office has extended hours for the Dallas Arms Collectors Show, Dallas, Texas. Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mountain Time.

October - 2009
	1 - 31	Hours of Operation Historical Center open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Daily.
	3 - 4	Cody Firearms Museum Records Office Cody Firearms Museum Records Office has extended hours for the WACA Annual Eastern Show, Springfield, Mass. Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday from 7 a.m. to noon. Mountain Time.
	4	Happy Birthday Frederic Remington! Artist Frederic Remington was born October 4, 1861.

November - 2009
	1 - 30	Hours of Operation Historical Center open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Closed Thanksgiving Day.
	14 - 15	Cody Firearms Museum Records Office Cody Firearms Museum Records Office has extended hours for the Wanenmacher’s Tulsa Arms Show, Tulsa, Okla. Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. to noon. Mountain Time.

December - 2009
	1 - 31	Hours of Operation Historical Center open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Closed Christmas Day.
	5	Holiday Open House A holiday treat for the Cody Community! 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free public event.
	12	Cody Firearms Museum Records Office Cody Firearms Museum Records Office has extended hours for the National Gun Day Gun Show, Louisville, Ky. Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mountain Time.

Invitational Shootout 2009.