Dan Starks - Wyoming Museum of Military Vehicles
Dan Starks has amassed the largest private collection of United States military vehicles in the country in, of all places, Dubois, Wyo. His collection includes over 120 fully-restored military vehicles and, they all run! His goal? To open a world-class Wyoming Museum of U.S. Military Vehicles in Dubois on Memorial Day, 2020. This week on Wyoming Chronicle, we'll get a sneak peek!
What's In A Name? Dubois - Our Wyoming
Dubois has a proud tradition of hard workers, stunning scenery and wildlife, and a strong sense of community. In this Our Wyoming, we’ll cover these topics, and explore the unique pronunciation of the town name, which came about to spite a congressman from Idaho.
Massive military museum under construction near Dubois, Wyoming
Wyoming’s next great museum is under construction and will open next May.
The National Museum of Military Vehicles is a massive facility located just south of Dubois, Wyoming in Fremont County.
The $100 million self-funded museum has been a dream of Dan Starks, who bought his first Wyoming property in 2011. Construction on the new museum started in May of 2017. It is a 140,000 square-foot facility designed to hold 150 military vehicles.
But it is much more than a display of vehicles.
Dan Starks, 65, is not a veteran but has such a high degree of respect for those who served that he sees this project as his life’s work. And what a life it has been.
Dan Starks and his wife Cynthia Starks' life’s dream was to settle in Dubois and launch some project to recognize the service of America’s veterans. And boy, is this ever some project.
Despite the gigantic size of the facility, (you can almost put three football fields inside its walls), Starks now worries that it might be too small. The couple owns more than 400 of pristine historic vehicles from World War II and other conflicts, presumed to be the largest and best private collection of tanks and military vehicles in the world.
Dan Starks thinks he might only get 150 of them inside the walls.
Dan Starks’ daughter Alynne Starks is the executive director of the facility.
Their plan for the museum has gone far beyond just a place to display vehicles.
“We want to create displays that show the landing at Normandy, the surrenders in Germany and Japan, the Battle of the Bulge, and other great moments in our country’s military history,” Starks says.
Starks sees the facility having three components:
First, to honor the service and sacrifice of millions of Americans; second, preserve the history of what happened during these wars, and third, provide an educational experience.
The vast array of vehicles goes beyond the killing machines of tanks, artillery, and flamethrowers. It also includes dozens of the machines that made the wars winnable.
Starks likes to discuss how the “Red Ball Express” helped secure the victories. This was the truck-based supply chain that seemed to provide endless amounts of food, ammo, and war machines as Allied troops marched toward victory.
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wants to show how America was able to convert its massive manufacturing expertise to enable the Allies to fight two different wars in different parts of the world and win both in just three and one-half years. The new museum will show how the American ability to mass-produce cars and trucks was converted to produce tanks, jeeps, airplanes, and other war machines in record amounts that just wore down the enemy.
“Germany built beautiful machines, but they did not understand mass production like Americans did,” Starks said. “It was impossible for them to keep up when it came to replacing and resupplying their troops at key moments in World War II. We want to honor everyone who participated in this great victory. This museum will showcase that effort but showing the machines that were built and how they were utilized.”
Alynne, as executive director, said the project will probably employ about 15 people. They have not decided on what admission will cost but one thing is sure: “Veterans will get in free! My dad insists on that,” she said.
Near the middle of the building’s interior is an amazing vault that will hold Starks’ $10 million collection of historic weapons, including a rifle fired at Custer’s Last Stand and a pistol used by General Pershing in World War I. The collection also includes 270 Winchester rifles. The facility will have meeting rooms and members of the Wyoming Legislature are convening there in October.
It also has the Chance Phelps Theatre, named for the brave Dubois Marine who died April 9, 2004, in Iraq. The movie “Taking Chance”was about that soldier.
There will also be a large library with one of the world’s largest collections of manuals and other information about military vehicles.
There are over 100 tanks and other impressive war machines parked in row after row in a big field next to the new building. There is even a Russian-built MiG 21 parked in the field that was used in the Viet Nam War against American soldiers. It is flyable. Starks’ other machines are in downtown Dubois, on his ranches and stored in Salt Lake City. Besides the main museum facility, the Starks built a large building just off Main Street in Dubois to hold many of their vehicles and a shop to keep them running.
Wind River Reservation: Childhood Memories - Main Street, Wyoming
This show explores three generations of Native Americans, each of whom grew up on the Wind River Indian Reservation. What has changed in the last 50 years? Guests include John Washakie, Liz Brown, and Maria Lawson.
The Wind River Indian Reservation & Fremont County
Fremont County Commissioner Doug Thompson and Northern Arapaho Tribal Liaison Gary Collins talk to Dina Mishev about the landmark civil rights case that has compelled a special county commission election this month.
What's In A Name (Story, Dubois, Greybull) - Main Street, Wyoming
In this episode, we visit Story, a beautiful haven in the Big Horn Mountains. Then we head to Dubois and its beautiful scenery and wonderful origin story. Finally, we pass through Greybull and dig in to its unique name and explore its charming streets.
Heavy Tanks in Wyoming
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City of Gold, South Pass City - Main Street, Wyoming
From the initial discovery of gold in the mid 1800's to the creation of a state historic site, South Pass City has witnessed much of Wyoming's history. In addition to being the site of Wyoming's first big gold strike, South Pass City was instrumental in Wyoming becoming a territory and ultimately a state. It was the birthplace of women's suffrage, the first territory to grant women the right to vote and hold public office. But South Pass City is perhaps best known as Wyoming's first boom and bust town, with hard working and hard drinking miners, loose women, gambling and the entrepreneurial businesses who profited from their dreams of instant wealth.
Thermopolis, Wyoming
There is a lot of beauty in this small town! From hot springs, it's park, its bath houses to the dinosaur museum and quaint square. Really enjoyed this place.
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Wind River Bighorn - Our Wyoming
Bighorn sheep were once prolific across Wyoming. In this episode we look at what happened in to the Sinks Canyon herd, and how a number of people and organizations have come together to study the neighboring Temple Peak herd of bighorn sheep, one of the last remaining in the southern Wind River mountains. Their findings will be used to determine whether or not it would be beneficial to add additional sheep to the area.
Today's Wild West, Season 1, Episode 7
The rugged cowboy life at McGarry Ranches in Rexburg, ID; Idaho cowboy and custom bootmaker Seth Teichert; and recreating the rifles of the Old West at the Shiloh Sharps Rifle Company in Big Timber, Montana.
Risky Business: The Ghost Town of Kirwin - Main Street, Wyoming
The story of Kirwin, an abandoned mining camp deep in Wyoming's Absoroka Mountains and the risk takers involved in its history. From early explorers, outlaws and hard rock miners, to arctic adventurers and Amelia Earhart; this remote location drew a remarkable cast of characters. Today, its natural beauty and rich past continue.
The History of Cody's Frost and Richard Families
A partnership between the Frost and Richard families was underway in the early 1900s, and Wyoming Chronicle, with the help of the Park County Archives, interviews family members who tell again the early 1900s stories of the Cody area and Frost and Richard families.
Episode 8
In this episode, Zach and Kirsten talk about just a few of the industries that made Riverton into the bustling small city that it is today. From fur trappers to irrigation to a massive mining boom that the uranium industry brought to the area, listen to find out how each of these industries left a lasting impact on the town.
Upcoming Events:
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Bailey Tire & Auto
Pit Stop Travel Centers
Children’s Exploration Series
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May 11 2:00-4:00 PM
Riverton Museum
-Spool Knitting-
Use a spool to turn skinny yarn into fat yarn. Then make a rug. Learn to do what could be called ‘Advanced Braiding’
June 5, 12, 19, 26
9:00-10:00 AM
Dubois Museum
-Kids corner-
Various educational programs for kids.
June 8 - 1:00-2:30 PM
Lander Pioneer Museum
—Gold Panning Days—
Pan for gold along Baldwin Creek on the museum grounds. Weigh your treasures and store in your own gold bag that you’ll design
$4.00/person, limit 15
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Wyoming Community Bank
Discovery Speaker Series
Free and Open to the public
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May 16, 7:00-9:00 PM
Lander Pioneer Museum
- Bead cleaning—
Collections Manager Robin Allison will be teaching how to clean and care for beaded artifacts.
Supplies limited to first 25 people
May 30, 7:00 PM
Lander Pioneer Museum
-The Oil Industry in Wyoming’s
Past and Future-
Dr. Saman Arayna of the University of Wyoming talks about Wyoming’s oil industry. Given the importance of extractive industries to the economy of the state, a better understanding of these resources will help Wyomingites plan for the future.
June 1 - 1:00 PM - Reid Miller of the BLM will give a talk on the history of the stage line between Rawlins and Fremont County. He will also show a new on the history of the Sweetwater River and Ferris Mountain Area.
June 13, 7:00 PM
Lander Pioneer Museum
-Havoc and Solace—
Fremont County poet Carol Deering will read from her new books of poems Havoc and Solace Poems from the Inland West. She will have copies of the book to sign.
June 13, 6:30 PM
Riverton Museum
-Kettles and Clackers—
Robert King will present on the history of oil refineries in Wyoming.
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Wind River Visitor’s Council
Adventure Trek Series
May 18, 10:00 AM
Lander Pioneer Museum
—Historic walking tour of Lander—
Take a trip back to the early days of Lander. Visit some of the oldest buildings in town and hear the colorful stories of the early pioneers.
Lasts about 2 hours
Free and open to the public
June 1, 9:00 AM
Riverton Museum
—Tie Treating Plant Trek—
Meet at the museum and take a walk along the old railroad tracks down to the location where the rail ties were treated before being shipped out.
Free and open to the public
June 11
Dubois Museum
—Historic Guest Ranch Tour—
Tour the historic Ramshorn Guest Ranch and learn about the importance of guest ranching.
$8/person, limited Spots
June 15, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Lander Pioneer Museum
—Atlantic City Cemetery Trek—
Barbara Townsend will guide us through the old gold district burying grounds and tell the history of the people buried there. Meet at the Museum and take a bus to Atlantic City.
$8 per person
Fremont County | Counties of Wyoming
Fremont County is located in central Wyoming and includes much of the Wind River Indian Reservation.
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SOLD : Land For Sale in Wyoming : 48 Acres in Wyoming along the Little Medicine Bow River
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48 Acres along the Little Medicine Bow River in Wyoming with Great Access
This amazing property has the Little Medicine Bow River running along the northern boundary and Greasewood Creek running through the southern half of the parcel.
The Cassidy is rich in history. Numerous dinosaur bones are frequently being discovered. Historic teepee rings as well as buffalo bones still exist on the property. The Plains Indians called this area good medicine for the available material needed for bows and arrows as well as abundant game for hunting. In later years, Butch Cassidy robbed the Overland Pacific Flyer which was later immortalized in the Hollywood classic Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.
The actual train robbery took place at the Wilcox station next to the ranch. Many claimed that Butch Cassidy made his escape by hiding along the river banks of the Little Medicine Bow River.
One of the unique features of this property is that 300 plus acres of Riverfront Commons has been established and is deeded equally to each of its ranch owners. So in addition to owning 48+ acres of pristine ranch land, each owner also owns a pro-rata share of riverfront common. This area can be used for camping, fishing or just sightseeing.
Electricity runs through several miles of the ranch and all parcels include recorded utility easements, maintained roads, low property taxes and abundant ground water.
The Cassidy also has a unique livestock watering network. Filled stock tanks are strategically placed throughout the over 3000 acres providing refreshment for antelope, cattle and horses on long trail rides. This ranch is ideal for cattle, horses or horseback riding, fishing or investment.
Parcel Size: 48.63 Deeded Acres
Account Number: R0012220
Parcel Number: 23770520001100
Situs Address: 262 Marshall Road, Medicine Bow, WY 82329
Legal Description: Lot 6 Cassidy River Ranch P.U.D. 3rd Revision
Access: Private Gravel Roads
Property Taxes: $196 / year
Assessment: $100 / year
Cassidy River Ranch Covenants & Plat Maps (Download PDF)
Title: Free & Clear
Conveyance: Special Warranty Deed
Nearby Points of Interest (approximate distance)
Medicine Bow, WY (10 miles)
Elk Mountain (40 miles)
Laramie, WY (64 miles)
Seminoe State Park (65 miles)
Rawlins, WY (69 miles)
Cheyenne, WY (116 miles)
Medicine Bow National Forest (118 miles)
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Episode 10: Fremont County's POW Camps with Cheryl O'Brien
Local historian Cheryl O'Brien joins the podcast to talk about her research on Wyoming's POW camp. This episode is mostly about Camp Dubois, but also talk about other camps in the State, including Riverton's POW camp. Cheryl's book on the subject will be released in October.
Upcoming Events
Dubois Museum -- July 20, 2019
Dubois Museum Day
There will be free admission to the Museum all day. Stop by between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM to taste homestead stew and fry bread and visit the living history cabins. The museum will host a Hoop Dancer from the Wind River Indian reservation at 11:30, and the Draper Museum Raptor Experience Live Raptor Program from the Buffalo Bill Historic Center at 1:00 PM.
Children's Exploration Series - Bailey Tire
August 10, 2-4 pm -- Riverton Museum
Superhero Cuffs
Learn about the men and women that made Riverton the great community that it is, and take home your very own set of superhero cuffs
Wyoming Community Bank Discovery Speaker Series
August 15, 7:00 PM -- Lander Pioneer Museum
Tribal Warrior Art: The History of Native American Ledger Drawings with Historian James Stewart.
Wind River Visitor's Council Adventure Trek Series
July 27, 9:00 AM -- Riverton Museum
Castle Gardens Trek
Catch the bus and head out to Castle Gardens to learn about the site's ancient petroglyphs. This tour will be guided by Craig Bromley, who recently retired from the Bureau of Land Management.
Cost is $8/person, includes transportation
Aug. 13, 7:00 PM -- Dubois Museum
Historic walking Tour of Dubois
Museum staff will host a guided walking tour of Dubois, which starts at the museum, and ends at the Rustic Pine Tavern for square dancing.
Cost is $8/person
What's In A Name? (Sundance, Glenrock and Thermopolis) - Main Street, Wyoming
In this second edition of What’s in a Name, producer Steven McKnight travels to Sundance, Glenrock and Thermopolis to discover the history behind these communities and their names.
Main Street, Museum of the American West, Lander, Wyoming
Main Street, Museum of the American West, Lander, Wyoming