2026 Events
June 27th
SHAPPS Grand Tour
Join the Grand Tour of Sunrise, WY
- Enjoy several presentations about archaeology and Sunrise history
- Tour Historic CF&I Buildings
- Walking tour of Old Town Site
- Walking tour of Industrial Area
- Walking tour of the “Glory Hole”
Includes three hours of tours
No-host BBQ lunch starts at 11:30 at the YMCA Building
Handicap Accessible Tours are available
Where: Sunrise YMCA
Cost: $20 Adults; Under 18 years free
Contact
Kathy Troupe
PO Box 30
Hartville, WY 82215
Tel: 307-331-8810
July 19th - Aug 2nd
Volunteers for Peace with Dr. Steve Howard
Dr. STEVE HOWARD will be hosting volunteers from the Volunteers for Peace (VFP) work camp program for a International / National field study of the Sunrise and Powars II area.
Up to eight volunteers from across the globe will work with the field school students to learn about archaeology, and lend their hands to various improvement projects at Sunrise Mine.
Where: Sunrise, WY
Contact
Steve Howard 512-698-8324
PO Box 30
Hartville, WY 82215
George Zeimens 307-575-2010
Geri Zeimens 307-575-0333
July 21st - August 10th
Dr. Bruce Bradley Archaeological Group
Dr. Bruce Bradley along with his team will once again work with George Zeimens to do research at Sunrise, Wyoming. Last year his team included archaeologists from Brazil, Uruguay, and Germany.
Where: Sunrise, WY
Cost: To Be Determined
Contact
Kathy Troupe
PO Box 30
Hartville, WY 82215
Tel: 307-331-8810
July 24th-25th
International & National Symposium
The SHAPPS/EWC Summer Symposium (tentatively themed “Exploring Early Cultures in the Americas”) will involve a reception on the evening on Thursday June 24th, at EWC’s Fine Arts Center with speakers from various countries in the Americas Thursday and Friday evening in the auditorium.
Attendees will also be encouraged to take day shuttles (or drive out if they prefer) on Friday and Saturday to Sunrise Mine for tours and activities, including refreshments.
Where: EWC Fine Arts Center and Sunrise, WY
Contact
Steve Howard 512-698-8324
PO Box 30
Hartville, WY 82215
George Zeimens 307-575-2010
Geri Zeimens 307-575-0333
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PO Box 30
Hartville, WY 82215
PH: 307-331-8810