This year’s event will celebrate the pending acquisition of the Heart Mountain Root Cellar, the restoration of the Hospital Chimney and the dedication of the new James O. Ito Historic Garden. Additional contributors to agriculture at Heart Mountain will also be recognized.
Events will begin on Friday, July 19 with a cocktail reception at the Holiday Inn, Cody. Pilgrimage attendees are encouraged to attend this informal event with HMWF Board, Advisory Council and Youth Council members. Immediately following the cocktail reception will be the annual pilgrimage dinner, featuring Judge Ito as Keynote Speaker.
On Saturday, July 20, events will move to the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center (between Cody and Powell). Opening ceremonies will include remarks by HMWF leadership, Former US Secretary of Transportation, Norman Mineta and Wyoming dignitaries.
