SCLT March Explore History to Feature Wyoming Flag

The SCLT March Explore history program is titled, “The Wyoming State Flag and the Women Who Made It Fly.” It will be held in both locations, on Tuesday, March 14^th from 10:30am – noon at The Hub on Smith and again on Tuesday, March 21^st from 10:30am – noon at TRVCC in Dayton

In 1917, a contest with a $20 prize was the humble origins of Wyoming State Flag with a story traversing through women’s suffrage, immigration, and World War One.

Historian Kylie Louise McCormick’s presentation examines the contributions of Dr. Grace Raymond Hebard and flag designer Verna Keays in establishing Wyoming’s state flag while grappling with questions of citizenship and legacy.

McCormick is a Wyoming historian, born and raised in Casper, where she is currently based. In 2022, her research on the Wyoming State Flag resulted in legislation that protected two historic flags. 

This Explore History program offers open conversation for community members to share their memories or historical information about these sites and events. The Explore History program is generously funded by the Next50 Initiative.