History Rocks!

Calling all rock-painters and history lovers!

July 4, 2026 marks our nation’s Semiquincentennial—250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence! Communities across Wyoming are already gearing up for this historic celebration.

Here at the Cody Heritage Museum, we're inviting locals and visitors alike to take part in the festivities by painting a rock with a history theme and placing it in our Heritage Garden!

Get creative—your design can reflect local stories, national history, or any historical moment that inspires you. When your rock is ready, simply place it in our Heritage Garden at 1092 Sheridan Avenue in downtown Cody.

The heritage garden

Sidewalks, sculptures, and flowers, oh my!

The Heritage Garden on the west side of the Museum is a permanent living exhibit with an outdoor education area, native plants, pollinator plants, wildflowers and grasses.

In addition, we signed a contract with local sculptor, Tanner Loren, who created a bronze sculpture for the Heritage Garden that enhances the experience of our garden and memorializes the original pioneers that built our town.

Two smaller version of this project are available for purchase as well. Take a piece of historic downtown Cody Wyoming for your very own home! Stop in to the museum and see the 1/4 life sized rendition of this beautiful sculpture!

Download the form below or call

307-586-4272 for more information.

[left: Bronze sculpture maquette of "Work to be Done" by Tanner Loren- come see the life sized version in our garden today!]

Our Cody roots run deep . . .

The garden is established and continues to flourish each year. This summer enjoy new annual plantings in the historic claw footed bathtub, original to the

1907 DeMaris House.

[left: layout of the proposed Heritage Garden design]

GARDEN FUNDRAISER

The Heritage Garden includes a meandering sidewalk through the garden that is lined with memoriam and honor brick pavers. The paver program began in 2021 and is going very well. Many bricks are already in place. You still have a chance to recognize your family. The bricks are $225 each (additional $10 for third line). A form to purchase and order your family paver is available below.