Wyoming

LOCATION

American Legion Post #6
2001 E. Lincolnway
Cheyenne, WY 82001

CONTACT

Ken Fletcher
2118 S Avenue B6
Cheyenne, WY 82007-3537

ARTIFACTS

The Wyoming State Museum website includes a link that has pictures and descriptions of all 123 Merci car gifts in their collection. The Merci Train gifts are shown as a Featured Collection under the On Line Collections Database tab. The items are not on public display at the Museum, but may be viewed by appointment only. Photos by Earl Bennett.

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'Friendship Knot' made from the threads of two flags, one French and the other American

Corkscrew

Wedding dress, reportedly never worn

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The pictures below were taken at the Wyoming State Museum. All pictures by John Irving.

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Guyenne Coat of Arms

Painting

Image of the Cathedral of Coutances

TRAIN CAR

Wyoming Merci Baxcar - After repainting and a new shelter. This car is using the shields developed by Dr. Wayne Wingfield. Photo by John Irving.