The Wyoming State Library will display a traveling photography exhibit entitled, “Wild and Free: Mustangs of the McCullough Peaks,” in cooperation with the Friends of a Legacy (FOAL), beginning July 18. The display will be available for the public to view until Friday, August 16.
The McCullough Peaks Herd Management Areas encompass 120,000 acres of public land over which wild horses roam as a result of the Wild and Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act signed by the U.S. Congress in 1971. FOAL is a group committed to improving the habitat and the range’s other wildlife, as well as advocating for the wild horses and preserving their legacy as symbols of the American West. They collaborate with the Wyoming Bureau of Land Management and assist with many projects and initiatives aligning with their cause. The photography exhibit is part of FOAL’s effort to educate the public about the mustangs, their behavior, and their habitat.
The photos in the exhibit were taken by thirteen photographers from around the U.S., including six from Wyoming. While some are more experienced photographers, for some, this exhibit is their first time sharing their work with a wider audience.
The exhibit can be enjoyed by horse-loving patrons of all ages. Six photos from the collection will be featured each week; a new selection of photos will be on display each Friday the exhibit is at the WSL. Information handouts will be available, as well as coloring pages and a treasure hunt worksheet for kids.
The Wyoming State Library was first established in 1871 as the Wyoming Territorial Library. By statute, it is the official repository of state government documents and is responsible for the extension and development of library services statewide.
The WSL manages the statewide WYLDcat library catalog, the GoWYLD research databases and electronic resources and the Digital Collection Suite of Wyoming historical documents and information.
