County Connection July 2026 - Rockpile Museum

This Gillette Public Access Television meeting from July 1, 2026, featured a discussion with Robert Henning, director of the Rockpile Museum, about upcoming events and exhibits at the museum. Key highlights included the museum's participation in the America 250 Fourth of July parade with free admission and live music, the fifth annual antique tractor pull event on July 18, and educational programming such as a wet plate collodion photography course in August. The museum also previewed a bison immersion experience planned for September and a World War II travel group trip in October. Additionally, the museum announced a new large-scale Thomas the Train exhibit funded primarily by the Campbell County Public Recreation District and the Rockpile Museum Association, emphasizing the importance of external funding partnerships for major exhibits. While no specific procurement contracts or budget figures were discussed, the mention of funding sources for the Thomas exhibit and the museum association's role suggests ongoing collaboration and resource allocation for capital improvements and programming.