Muddy String and Nield String: Topics of February Historical meeting
• Remembering the settlement of Star Valley. The Star Valley Historical Society will return to the settlement days when some areas were known, as they are by many today as “string” areas. The Thursday, February 15 meeting at 7 p.m….
Star Valley Historical Society to hold 40th annual banquet
Provided by SV Historical Society Thursday evening, November 16, 2023 at 6 p.m., the Star Valley Historical Society will hold their 40th annual banquet at the Afton Civic Center. This event is for the membership of our society, so come join…
Annual Antique Farm and Tractor Show happens this weekend in Freedom
• Bring your antiques and your smiles. The Star Valley Historical Society is hosting their annual Antique Farm and Tractor Show on Saturday, September 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the ballpark in Freedom. Crowds can enjoy antique…
Keeping the Rock Church Summer Theater Alive
• Kristin Bringhurst credits the cast and crew as they prep for the 30th anniversary of the summer event. In the spring of 2007 Kristin Bringhurst took her daughter Taylor to the auditions of the Rock Church Summer Theatre. As Taylor…
Star Valley Historical Society launches 2023 season
◆ Join them January 19 at 7 p.m. in Afton. With a mission to “collect and preserve all possible data, material and records related to the history of Star Valley and North Lincoln County, and to share and promote the…
Historical Society hosts annual antique tractor show
◆ Event showcases the valley’s agricultural history. The Star Valley Historical society partnered with local farmer Kyle Weber to once again host the annual Antique Tractor Show over the weekend. The event was held on Saturday, September 24 at the…
Star Valley Historical Society mourns the passing of “The mother of Prosperity, the milk cow”
Provided by the Star Valley Historical Society – Most families who entered Star Valley as settlers brought a milk cow to produce milk for their family use. Surplus butter and cheese made from the “morning and evening milking” was used…
SV Historical Society features tractor display in Freedom
—————– ◆ Event staged at the Freedom Park, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The historic tractors will be on display Saturday, Sept. 26, offering residents an opportunity to look over and share a conversation with a neighbor or a…
Star Valley Historical Society seeking memberships/donations
◆ Contributions help maintain historical sites and buildings. The Star Valley Historical Society is calling for membership renewals. The non-profit organization focuses on the historical preservation of historic sites, monuments and educational programs related to the history of Star Valley…
Star Valley Historical Society looks to the community to aid in website enhancements
The Star Valley Historical Society is embarking on a project to upgrade and enhance its website. The goal of the project is to make the site more user friendly and searchable. According to Ed Lisota of the Star Valley Historical…