Display
Sommers Ranch Homestead
ranching photos and Richie
family survey equipment,
along with two original
paintings by Sue Sommers.
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Sommers Ranch Homestead part of WSGLT 25th Anniversary exhibit at Wyoming State Capitol
Exhibit entitled ‘Inspired by the Land: 25 Years of Conserving Wyoming’s Working Agricultural Lands’
by Pinedale Online!
January 19, 2025
The Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust (WSGLT) is hosting an exhibit by the Wyoming State Museum in the Capitol Connector of the Wyoming State Capitol Building in Cheyenne during the 2025 legislative session. This exhibit has been created to honor the land trust celebrating 25 years. It is entitled "Inspired by the Land: 25 Years of Conserving Wyoming’s Working Agricultural Lands."
The exhibit captures historic and ongoing relationships between people and the land, stewardship of the land, and the many benefits Wyoming citizens and visitors gain from conserving agricultural lands. The exhibit is a diverse collection of photography, paintings, poetry, fiber arts, and historic artifacts contributed by more than 20 individuals across the state. Each piece shares a story of the land’s deep significance for landowners and their families.
"Inspired by the Land," was created in partnership between the Wyoming State Museum and the Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust, with support from the Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund, Wyoming Humanities, Wyoming Community Foundation, and the Land Trust Alliance.
The Sommers Homestead Living History Museum submitted historic photos of ranching and haying on the Sommers Homestead as well as early survey equipment from the Richie family of Sublette County. These items were selected to be in the exhibit and are on display along with two original paintings from local artist Sue Sommers.
The items for display were selected by an eight-person committee made up of the exhibit curator, Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust board and staff members, founding board members and landowners, Wyoming State Museum staff, and a visual artist. The Sommers Homestead Living History Museum is operated by the Sublette County Historical Society.
Thoughtfully curated by a committee of eight, this exhibit showcases historic and ongoing relationships between people and the land through a diverse collection of photography, paintings, poetry, fiber arts, and historic artifacts contributed by more than 20 individuals across the state. Each piece shares a story of the land’s deep significance for landowners and their families.
Andrea Graham, guest curator for the exhibit, explains, "We hope their words and images inspire you to recognize your own connections to our treasured landscapes."
The exhibit opened on January 10, 2025 and items will be on display until July 10, 2025. A reception was held on January 16th. "Inspired by the Land" was created in partnership between the Wyoming State Museum and the Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust, with support from the Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund, Wyoming Humanities, Wyoming Community Foundation, and the Land Trust Alliance.
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