Celebrating custom, culture

The Saratoga Museum is hosting its second annual A Celebration of Custom and Culture by recognizing the 125th anniversary of Wyoming becoming a state.

Festivities will be held the Fourth of July after the parade with the 67th Wyoming Army Band performing from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Saratoga Museum Pavilion at 104 Constitution Ave. in Saratoga.

Beginning at 2 p.m., re-enactments will take place featuring prominent people from more than 125 years ago. J.W. Hugus, portrayed by his great-great granddaughter Kinta Blumenthal, will be on hand to talk about his contributions to the Platte Valley be...