Before Wyoming: The West in 1776 Film Screening

Monday, August 24, 2026 2 PM Coe Auditorium, Buffalo Bill Center of the West The American Revolution transformed the eastern colonies, but another story of profound change was unfolding across the vast interior of North America. Before Wyoming: The West in 1776 broadens the familiar narrative of 1776 by exploring the people, cultures, and conflicts that shaped the West during this pivotal year in history. Join the Buffalo Bill Center of the West for a free screening of this thought-provoking documentary and discover a deeper, more expansive view of America’s past, one that reaches beyond the Atlantic coast to the landscapes and communities that would one day become Wyoming. Admission is free. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.