A jolly bunch of homesteaders were vacationing at the Jesse Rice ranch on Thompson River when this picture was taken in the early 20s. Pictured in the front row are left to right, Elizabeth Howser, C.P. (Scrubby) Howser, Roy Bras. Standing are Claribel Dondanville, LaVerne Dondanville, Zella Von Segen, Florence Dondanville, Klonda Howser, Jim Howser, Jesse Rice, Don Rice and Mabel Rice.
2025-2026 Meeting Dates
Museum Archives & Research Room
10 a.m. to Noon
We meet the 3rd Saturday of every month. Join us!
January 18, 2025
February 15, 2025
March 15, 2025
April 19, 2025
May 17, 2025
June 21, 2025
July 19, 2025
August 16, 2025
September 20, 2025
October 18, 2025
November 15, 2025
December 20, 2025
January 17, 2026
February 21, 2026
March 21, 2026
April 18, 2026
Everyone is welcome, we are eager to hear your thoughts!
A variety of past events
Homesteaders 2024
A variety of visitors stopped in for coffee, cake and coversation during the 75th Homesteaders Celebration.
Rock N Roast 2024
The first ever Annual Rock N Roast Gathering & Fundraiser brought many people out to the museum to explore our exhibits along with visiting old friends.
Kindergarten Visit 2024
The kindergarteners and second graders worked together on a historical scavenger hunt while exploring the museum. All of the students received a free Trailblazer Museum Membership!
In 2023, Sophia Springs Homesteader Taxi promoted the museum while shuttling spectators from town to the Homesteaders rodeo.
Volunteers are constantly working on The Living Heritage Interpretive Center Trail project. Trail building, maintenance, mowing and weeding are constant chores.
The Spud Fest has continued as the annual museum fundraiser generating funds for museum operation.
Getting connected with the history of the area by clearing sage brush at The Ventling Cemetery. Jacob Winn, Ariah Erny, Sam Carr and Sher Loberg
Students in the school's mentoring program came out to explore. They usually race out to the buildings and trucks for further investigation.
Visitors tend to enjoy The Sorenson Cabin for the hands-on exploration.Â
Another spring visitor studies desk posters before wandering off into the in-door exhibits.
The entire school population came out to make ice cream, explore, ask questions and enjoy learning about items in the museum.