Category: Cultural Attractions
City: Powell

      In July 1968, Powell citizens, dedicated to preserving the history of Powell, Wyoming created the Homesteader Museum. The museum features early 20th century artifacts, vintage photos, tools and equipment, a homesteader kitchen, a newly renovated Homesteader house and memorabilia from the Heart Mountain Relocation Camp. The museum also houses the complete documents, family histories and photographs of the Shoshone Reclamation Project, which brought the "lifeline" irrigation canal to the Powell Valley. The building has a lively history itself. Built by the American Legion in 1933, the beautiful log and hardwood space served as a community center, dance hall, funeral parlor, roller rink and teen center. During WWII, it briefly housed German Prisoners of War until the Deaver Camp was ready. And last but not least for the young at heart,  the museum features a Burlington Railroad Caboose to climb aboard!