Visit the Wyoming Women’s History House to explore how Wyoming led the way in women’s suffrage.

Uncover the history of Wyoming’s pioneering women and celebrate historic firsts for women across the globe. Our exhibits showcase stories of the first women to vote, first woman to serve as a justice of the peace, and first woman to sit on a jury, to name a few.

The Women’s History House also honors 20th Century Firsts, like the first woman governor in the nation, first woman to sit as a representative alongside men in Wyoming's Legislature, and first woman of color representative in Wyoming’s Legislature. We promise your visit will be impressive as you learn about these ordinary women who achieved extraordinary things.

The visitor-friendly exhibits and nifty gift shop can be enjoyed at your own pace. Or, you can gain a deeper understanding of the significance of Louisa Swain's historic vote and the broader impact of Wyoming's Suffrage Act with our knowledgable docents, who will greet you upon arrival.

SIP AND SAVOR HISTORY Events

Donna Marburger

Click on either of the two speakers at left and be connected to the links of our 2024 Sip & Savor History presentations so far.

March 13th was Professor Emerita Donna Marburger with “Bikes, Bloomers and Basketball!”
April 10th Historian Judy Knight gave great insight to “Laramie’s Historic Homes.”

Judy Knight

Sip and Savor Social Hours begin at 4:00 p.m. with doors open for attendees at 3:45. Our speakers take the podium at 4:30.

Seating is first come, first served in the Women’s History House at the present time since there is no cost to attend these special events.

Apologies for the construction all around us. We still opened our doors March 1st and are open Monday through Saturday, 11:00 to 4:00

Range Leather, our neighbors to the north, are making exciting changes as they expand our way. It is going to be more dynamic revitalization of downtown Laramie.

We’re not quite sure exactly how this will all impact us and our future with showcasing Laramie’s and Wyoming’s impressive women’s history, but we assure you, we’ll figure it out in good ways. This experience for our visitors is far too important. We’ll keep news of changes and events posted to this website so you’re aware as you make plans to attend our events or visit our special Women’s History exhibits. We’re still worth your stop!

On September 6, 1870, Louisa Gardner Swain made history as the first woman globally to vote with equal rights.

The Wyoming Suffrage Act of December 10, 1869 granted this right, distinguishing Wyoming from other places where voting was conditional. The Wyoming Territory granted suffrage to all women, regardless of their status. The Wyoming Women’s History House celebrates not just Louisa's achievement but also honors other Wyoming women empowered by this historic Act.

With the passage of Wyoming's Suffrage Act of Dec. 10. 1869, ALL women, regardless of status had the right to vote, hold property and public office.

Eliza Stewart, first woman in the world asked to sit on a jury, March 1870 in Laramie, Wyoming.

Mary Godat Bellamy, first woman to sit as a representative alongside men in Wyoming's Legislature

Martha Boies, first woman bailiff in the world, asked to the position when Wyoming sat the first women on a jury, March 7, 1870.

Nellie Tayloe Ross, first woman governor in the world. Governor of the State of Wyoming.