National Historic Trails Interpretive Center
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Casper, Wyoming,
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The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center (NHTIC) is an {{convert|11000|sqft|m2|adj=on}} interpretive center{{cite web| url=http://www.handsontheland.org/profiles/profile_details3.cfm?sitecode=hitr| title= National Historic Trails Interpretive Center| publisher= Hands on the Land Network| year=2010| accessdate= 2010-09-29}} about several of the National Historic Trails and is located northwest of Casper, Wyoming on Interstate 25. It is operated through a partnership between the Bureau of Land Management, the City of Casper, and the National Historic Trails Center Foundation.{{Cite web |last=Cepeda |first=Dan |date=2024-05-14 |title='Not good': National Historic Trails Center Foundation, BLM in tense negotiations |url=http://oilcity.news/community/2024/05/14/not-good-national-historic-trails-center-foundation-blm-in-tense-negotiations/ |access-date=2024-05-15 |website=Oil City News |language=en-US}} The center offers interpretive programs, exhibits, multi-media presentations, and special events. Admission is free.{{cite web| url= http://www.blm.gov/wy/st/en/NHTIC.html| title= Trails Center| publisher= Bureau of Land Management| year= 2010| accessdate= 2010-09-29| url-status= dead| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20100817011008/http://www.blm.gov/wy/st/en/NHTIC.html| archivedate= 2010-08-17}}
History
The idea for an interpretive center in Casper began with the creation of a small trails committee; eventually this committee became the non-profit, National Historic Trails Center Foundation (NHTCF). In 1992 the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) joined with the NHTCF to work on the project, committing to pay half of the $10 million estimated cost. The city of Casper donated 10 acres of land for the center's site.{{cite web| url=http://www.blm.gov/wy/st/en/NHTIC/history.html| title= History of the Center & Partnerships| publisher= Bureau of Land Management| year=2010| accessdate= 2010-09-29}}
In 1994, voters in Casper passed the Optional One Cent Tax, which helped fund construction of the center's exhibits. The Wyoming State Legislature also passed a bill to help fund the center that same year. By 1997 plans for the center were complete, and a bill to support construction and operating costs was signed into law by President Bill Clinton.
The groundbreaking for construction took place on June 21, 1999, and the center officially opened August 9, 2002.
Exhibits
The center contains several permanent exhibits and hosts temporary, traveling, exhibits as well.{{cite web| url= http://www.blm.gov/wy/st/en/NHTIC/temp_exhibits.html| title= Temporary Exhibits| publisher= Bureau of Land Management| year= 2010| accessdate= 2010-09-29| url-status= dead| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20110615000541/http://www.blm.gov/wy/st/en/NHTIC/temp_exhibits.html| archivedate= 2011-06-15}}
Permanent exhibits are on the four trails that run together through Wyoming:
See also
References
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External links
- [https://www.blm.gov/learn/interpretive-centers/national-historic-trails-interpretive-center National Historic Trails Interpretive Center] - official site
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Category:National Historic Trails of the United States
Category:Buildings and structures in Casper, Wyoming
Category:Museums in Natrona County, Wyoming
Category:American West museums in Wyoming
Category:Tourist attractions in Casper, Wyoming
Category:2002 establishments in Wyoming
Category:Museums established in 2002
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