UW's Commemoration of America's 250th

The University of Wyoming is excited to join the nation in celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. This page brings together events from across campus to highlight the lectures, exhibits, and activities planned throughout 2026. Whether you're part of the UW community or a visitor from beyond campus, this calendar offers an easy way to stay connected, explore what’s ahead, and follow along as new events are added.

Events listed on this calendar are organized by University departments, programs, or student groups. The inclusion of any event on this calendar is for informational purposes only and does not constitute endorsement, sponsorship or approval by the University of Wyoming regarding the event, its content, speakers, or expressed viewpoints.

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Upcoming Events

Edward J. Larson: Declaring Independence

  • March 27 - 4 PM - A&S Auditorium
  • Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Edward J. Larson explores why the events of 1776 still matter today in this keynote talk for UW’s America 250 Humanities Summit. A book signing will follow the lecture.
  • Free and open to the public

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A Century of Civics at UW

The University of Wyoming has proudly been teaching civics for over 100 years. Since 1925, all undergraduates have been required to pass a 3-credit course on the U.S. and Wyoming Constitutions. Read about Grace Raymond Hebard, the UW professor behind this requirement, here.

 

 

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