Friends of South Pass City

04/08/2026

No, they're not mad, they're just taking their school photo very seriously.

Anna Smith (third row from the top on the right, holding books) and some of her siblings were sent to school in Salt Lake City to receive a better education than what they could get in South Pass City.

Exposure times for photos were much longer in the 1890s so to get a good photo of everyone they needn't to stay still for as long as possible, which meant they weren't going to take their chances smiling (or they just really didn't want to be at school).

12/31/2025

A great place to support

The mission of the Friends of South Pass City is to help preserve and interpret South Pass City State Historic Site. This is accomplished by volunteers and donations.

If you would like to help in the Friends' mission you can donate at southpasscity.org/support or email [email protected] to learn more about volunteer opportunities!

12/23/2025

Nice work

Signs of the Friends of South Pass City are all over the site! They make it possible to provide interpretation in the town and on the trails!

Donate today at southpasscity.org/support

08/02/2025

Thanks everyone!!

The final numbers are in and thanks to you, we raised over $5600 during WyoGives!

All of the money raised for the Friends of South Pass City during WyoGives will go towards interpreting and preserving South Pass City Historic Site!

Thank you to everyone who donated during WyoGives! If you weren't able to donate on July 16th, you can donate directly to the Friends of South Pass City at southpasscity.org/support

07/10/2024

Today is the Big Day! Support the "Friends" and South Pass City State Historic Site by donating through WyoGives tomorrow, July 10th!

Click the link to learn more www.wyogives.org/organizations/friends-of-south-pass-city

07/10/2024

Gold Rush Days was so much fun! Thank you to everyone who came up and joined us!
South Pass City State Historic Site

07/08/2024

Without a doubt

Gold Rush Days 2024 was a success! If you were able to join us, we hope you had a great time!

We want to say thank you to all of our volunteers, staff, reenactors, and vendors! We could not put this event on without you!

07/06/2024

Come get your picture taken by our Historic Photographer South Pass City State Historic Site during Gold Rush Days 7/6-7/7

07/05/2024

Did you know that at Gold Rush Days we have Blacksmith demonstrations? Come join us 7/6-7/7 South Pass City State Historic Site

07/05/2024

Come check out our newly updated store located in the dance hall. Buy a raffle ticket to win a quilt or picture. South Pass City State Historic Site

07/05/2024

Have you ever seen an anvil blast? Join us South Pass City State Historic Site for Gold Rush Days 7/6-7/7.

07/04/2024

Come see the Pony Express ride through South Pass City State Historic Site at Gold Rush Days 7/6-7/7.