Uncover the history of Wyoming’s pioneering women and celebrate historic firsts that happened right here in Wyoming! Our exhibits showcase stories of the first woman to vote in a general election on equal terms with men; the first woman to serve as a justice of the peace, and first women to sit on a jury, to name a few.

The Women’s History House also honors 20th Century Firsts, like the first woman governor in the nation, first woman to sit as a representative alongside men in Wyoming's Legislature, and first woman of color as a representative in Wyoming’s Legislature. We promise your visit will be impressive as you learn about these ordinary women who achieved extraordinary things.

Visit the Wyoming Women’s History House to explore how Wyoming led the way in women’s suffrage.

The visitor-friendly exhibits and nifty gift shop can be enjoyed at your own pace. Or, you can gain a deeper understanding of the significance of Louisa Swain's historic vote and the broader impact of Wyoming's Suffrage Act with our knowledgable docents, who will greet you upon your arrival.

Wyoming Women’s History House

317 S. 2nd Street

Historic Downtown Laramie

IS OPEN

Monday - Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

You’re gonna

love this place!

It’s a quick but very informative stop to learn more about Wyoming’s remarkable suffrage history. You’ll be inspired!

We can arrange special family or group tours if you call our Executive Director 307-399-9571 or send an email to director@wyomingwomenshistoryhouse.info

Thanks to our faithful donors and volunteers, there is no charge to view our exhibits.

CHECK BELOW TO SEE THE SUMMER 2025 SIP & SAVOR LINE UP

 

Sip ‘n Savor History Events

Click on the Sip & Savor History in the Events section and you can listen to some of past speakers.

Sip and Savor Social Hours begin at 4:00 p.m. with doors open for attendees at 3:45. Our speakers take the podium at 4:30.

Seating is first come, first served in the Women’s History House at the present time since there is no cost to attend and we are a small space for these popular events.

On September 6, 1870, Louisa Gardner Swain made history as the first woman globally to vote with rights equal to men.

The Wyoming Suffrage Act of December 10, 1869 granted this right, distinguishing Wyoming from other places where voting was often conditional. The Wyoming Territory granted suffrage to all citizens, regardless of their sex or status. The Wyoming Women’s History House celebrates not just Louisa's achievement but also honors the other Wyoming women empowered by this historic Act.

With the passage of Wyoming's Suffrage Act of Dec. 10. 1869, ALL women, regardless of status had the right to vote, hold property and public office.

With the passage of Wyoming's Suffrage Act of Dec. 10. 1869, ALL women, regardless of status had the right to vote, hold property and public office.

Eliza Stewart, first woman in the world asked to sit on a jury, March 1870 in Laramie, Wyoming.

Eliza Stewart, first woman in the world asked to sit on a jury, March 1870 in Laramie, Wyoming.

Mary Godat Bellamy, first woman to sit as a representative alongside men in Wyoming's Legislature

Mary Godat Bellamy, first woman to sit as a representative alongside men in Wyoming's Legislature

Martha Boies, first woman bailiff in the world, asked to the position when Wyoming sat the first women on a jury, March 7, 1870.

Martha Boies, first woman bailiff in the world, asked to the position when Wyoming sat the first women on a jury, March 7, 1870.

Nellie Tayloe Ross, first woman governor in the world. Governor of the State of Wyoming.

Nellie Tayloe Ross, first woman governor in the world. Governor of the State of Wyoming.

Empowering Female Firsts

Encouraging female firsts always—from the first woman in the world to vote on equal terms with men, right here in Wyoming, to the women in STEM programs at universities across the nation. We love the philosophy we nurture here!