Casper's Historic Trails Center to close for repairs
The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper will close Dec. 16 and reopen in March to get some required updates to its fire suppression and lighting systems.
The closure will not affect Holiday on the Homestead, the Trails Center's annual holiday event Dec. 14.
The facility's lighting system will be upgraded to improve energy efficiency and enhance the experience for visitors. The fire suppression system will be replaced to increase the safety of visitors and staff as well as to protect the exhibits and other resources within the building.
"We apologize for any inconvenience the closure may cause and appreciate the community's patience during this time," said Jessie Horn, Bureau of Land Management Trails Center manager. "Although the upgrades may not be readily noticeable to visitors, they are necessary to bring the 22-year-old building up to date."
Trails Center interpreters will take the learning experience on the road during the closure, visiting local schools to teach children about our historic trails.
Stories with Seymour, held the second Tuesday of each month, will take place at offsite locations. Dates and locations for these programs will be posted on the Trails Center's website, www.blm.gov/learn/interpretive-centers/national-historic-trails-interpretive-center .
