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Gov. Mark Gordon and First Lady Jennie Gordon will be presented with Ucross's Outstanding Patrons of the Arts Award for their generosity and commitment to the arts in Wyoming by author Craig Johnson. Founding Trustee and longtime Chairman Jim Nelson will also be honored with the Raymond Plank Award for Visionary Leadership for his vision and support for Ucross. Former alumni will also set to discuss how their time at Ucross impacted them as artists.
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The Rockpile Museum recognizes 125th anniversary of Buffalo Soldiers crossing the Powder River BasinThe U.S. Army's 25th Infantry Regiment, comprised of approximately 20-25 African American, or Buffalo Soldiers, crossed northeast Wyoming in June and July 1897 on their way from Fort Missoula, Mont. to St. Louis, Mo. The nearly six week journey proved very challenging at times, including severe bouts of illness from contaminated drinking water and going days without reliable meals.