Fort Laramie Collection

Trading post at Fort Laramie, Oregon Trail
Beaver trap on a Hudson Bay blanket in the reconstructed trading post at Fort Laramie, Wyoming. Digital photograph

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Map of the principal westward trails in the 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Studies of Indian Chiefs Made at Fort Laramie, ca. 1859. Creator: Albert Bierstadt
Studies of Indian Chiefs Made at Fort Laramie, ca. 1859

Fort Laramie, Natiional Historic Site, Wyoming, USA

Three stages of Civilisation, a sketch from near Fort Laramie (engraving)
966770 Three stages of Civilisation, a sketch from near Fort Laramie (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three stages of Civilisation)

Fort Laramie, Wyoming, ca. 1866. Creator: Attributed to Ridgway Glover (
Fort Laramie, Wyoming, ca. 1866

Supplies in the Fort Laramie trading post, Oregon Trail
Shelves of supplies in the reconstructed trading post at Fort Laramie, Wyoming. Digital photograph

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Fort Laramie, Wyoming, seen from the Oregon Trail, also the route to California and Utah. Digital photograph

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Oregon Trail tracks heading west from Fort Laramie, Wyoming, also the route to California. Digital photograph

Fort Laramie trading post, Wyoming
Trading post reconstructed at Fort Laramie on the Oregon Trail, Wyoming. Photograph

John C. Fremont meeting Plains chiefs at Fort Laramie, 1840s
John C. Fremont meeting with Native Americans at Fort Laramie, 1840s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Fort Laramie, Wyoming, in 1849. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration by Frederic Remington

Meriwether Lewis, (1774-1809). American explorer
Meriwether Lewis (1774-1809). American explorer. The Grand Council of the Ravens at Fort Laramie in presence of Lewis. Engraving by Guachard in 1881. Colored

JOHN C. FREMONT (1813-1890). Fremonts exploring party at Fort Laramie, Wyoming territory, in 1842. Contemporary lithograph

SIOUX AT FORT LARAMIE, 1837. Oglala Sioux Native Americans encamped inside the trading post at Fort William, near the eventual site of Fort Laramie, Wyoming, 1837

SIOUX AT FORT LARAMIE, 1837. Exterior view of the trading post at Fort William, near the eventual site of Fort Laramie, Wyoming, as it appeared in 1837

FORT LARAMIE TREATY. The signers of the Treaty of Fort Laramie, May 1868. Man-Afraid-of-His-Horses is second from right. Red Cloud is not pictured as he signed the treaty in November, 1868

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"Fort Laramie: A Gateway to the West and a Meeting Point of Cultures" Located along the Oregon Trail, Fort Laramie served as a vital trading post in the 19th century. This historic site, now known as Fort Laramie National Historic Site in Wyoming, USA, holds significant importance in American history. The trading post at Fort Laramie was a bustling hub where pioneers and traders converged on their journey westward. It provided essential supplies for those traversing the treacherous Oregon Trail, ensuring their survival during this arduous expedition. One notable aspect is its connection to Native American culture. Renowned artist Albert Bierstadt captured captivating studies of Indian chiefs during his time at Fort Laramie around 1859. These artistic representations offer glimpses into an era when indigenous tribes interacted with European settlers and played crucial roles in shaping America's frontier history. As depicted in engravings such as "Three Stages of Civilization, " which were sketched near Fort Laramie, this region witnessed encounters between different cultures striving to coexist amidst rapid societal changes. The fort became a melting pot where diverse perspectives merged and clashed against the backdrop of western expansion. Meriwether Lewis, one half of the famous Lewis and Clark expedition duo, also left his mark on Fort Laramie's historical tapestry. Though he did not directly visit the fort himself due to his untimely death before its establishment, Lewis' explorations paved the way for future adventurers who would pass through this landmark location. Today, visitors can explore remnants of this once-thriving trading post while immersing themselves in tales from bygone eras. Standing within these hallowed grounds allows us to envision how supplies were traded at the fort or imagine ourselves embarking on journeys along "The Road to Utah. " Fort Laramie stands as both a testament to human resilience and a reminder of the complex interactions that shaped America's westward expansion.