Our first stop was Trails End Historic Site. A beautiful mansion built in the Flemish Revival style. with indoor plumbing and electrical wiring. Home of John B. Kendrick and his family, who was a rancher, a United States senator from 1917-1933 and Governor of Wyoming from 1915-1917.
Next, Gardiner and I visited the Brinton Museum in Big Horn, WY. While Gardiner sat in the van with Spike, I went inside to see what this museum had to offer. I was very impressed. I didn't plan to spend a lot of time inside since they were waiting in 90 degree early summer splendor of Wyoming.
First I saw the exhibit of old Native American clothing. Among the collection were headdresses, women robes with beading, moccasins and more. The collection was exquisite. Also, some great paintings.
Across the hall, was the Takuwe art installation. Takuwe is the Lakota word for Why. This exhibit tells the story of the massacre at Wounded Knee. It was a very compelling exhibit. It told of a very troubling period in our history but I was glad to see it.
And we saw a big horn in Big Horn!
