Celebrate Civic Season with Six Events in Cheyenne and Laramie This Summer

June 7, 2025

Poster for Civic Season 2025, presented by Wyoming State Museum, with image of woman holding a card that says, "I stand for..." and a band playing on a stage in the background.

By Melisa McChesney

The Wyoming State Museum, in partnership with the Laramie County Library, Wyoming Women’s History House, Braver Angels of Laramie County, the Cheyenne League of Women Voters, and Wyoming Humanities, is thrilled to announce Civic Season 2025.

Join over 500 cultural and civic institutions nationwide for a unique summer experience that goes beyond hot dogs and fireworks. This year, we're diving deep into our democracy and exploring how each of us can shape our nation’s future. It is a new non-partisan tradition for learning and action offering a fun, social way to learn, connect, and get inspired.

Whether you’re passionate about history, eager to engage in community discussions, looking for ways to make a difference, or just interested in the free food, there’s something for everyone. Plus, every event you register for and attend will get you an opportunity to win a $50 Visa gift card!

Wyoming’s Civic Season, running from June 17 to July 2, is funded by a Wyoming Humanities Community Culture Grant. Led by the Wyoming State Museum and a dedicated local planning committee, this year’s Civic Season includes six lively events across Cheyenne and Laramie. Learn more on the Wyoming State Museum website: wyomuseum.wyo.gov/civicseason

CHEYENNE:

Civic Chat: Today's Superheroes Guiding Tomorrow's Changemakers

June 17, 5:30 PM, Laramie County Library

Four people seated in charis on a stage; three look on as the fourth gestures and speaks into a microphone — Debate is essential to a thriving democracy. Groups like Braver Angels demonstrate how to have meaningful debates during Civic Season.

Join Braver Angels to listen in on conversations with local youth and Civic Superheroes who will share their experiences, give advice, and explore the countless ways we can all unleash our Civic Superpowers!

A Slice of History: Unity in Action

June 19, 6:30 PM, Wyoming State Museum

Classroom filled with people smiling and waving their hands in the air — Celebrate Civic Season with a pizza party while you play trivia and learn some history.

Drop in for the perfect pairing of pizza and history featuring Rev. Dr. Hilton McClendon Sr., pastor at Allen Chapel AME Church in Cheyenne, and Jim Byrd, a fifth-generation Wyomingite and former state legislator. The evening will begin with a round of trivia followed by stories of local and national civil rights activism.

Community Conversation: Should the government regulate social media?

June 24, 5:30 PM, Laramie County Library

Braver Angels invites people from all walks of life to come together and have a productive conversation about the topic of social media regulation.

Democracy Under Construction

June 26, 6:30 PM, Wyoming State Museum

Three people conversing while playing Jenga. — Players tried not to break their Jenga tower, while breaking down walls with meaningful conversations during last year’s Democracy Under Construction Civic Season event.

What makes Wyoming special to you? What are the challenges facing civic engagement today? Play Jenga while having fun conversations and sharing personal stories about democracy in Wyoming.

Civic Season Festival

July 2, 5:30 PM, Wyoming State Museum

Wrap up the season with live music from Winston Creek, food vendors, art and activities, information booths highlighting local civic organizations, and inspiring speeches from Kylie McCormick, Debra Lee, and Lee Filer.

LARAMIE:

A Slice of History: Wyoming’s Women’s Suffrage Story

June 25, 6:30 PM, Wyoming Women’s History House

Come together for an evening of pizza, trivia, and a talk from Kylie McCormick. She’ll keep you on the edge of your seat with her engaging talk about the Women’s Suffrage movement in Wyoming.

Photos courtesy of the Wyoming State Museum.