Byron WI, May 22, 2024- The Byron Historical Society, along with historical societies at Lomira, Theresa and Slinger, is hosting a Yellowstone Trail Day on Saturday, June 1,
2024 from 9 am to 3 pm. The event is open to travelers journeying on the historic Yellowstone Trail route from Slinger to Byron with stops at each historical society. This day on the road, for adventurers with vehicles old or new, is designed as a hop-on, hop-off event. Visitors can begin their journey at any of the historical societies for free Yellowstone Trail tour guides to landmarks along the route. Historical exhibits from this bygone era of road travel will also be featured. Event locations are: Byron Town Hall, N3097 Highway 175, Byron; Silver Leaf School at Sterr Park, Pleasant Hill Avenue, Lomira; Solomon Juneau House, 201 S. Milwaukee St., Theresa; and Slinger Historical Museum, 414 Kettle Moraine Drive South, Slinger. Now known as Highway 175, the Yellowstone Trail dates back to 1912 with the promotion of a route from Boston to Seattle for early automobile tourists to travel cross country to Yellowstone National Park. The road was marked along the way with yellow stones to guide travelers. Known as “A Good Road from Plymouth Rock to Puget
Sound,” the route through Byron was completed in 1915. For questions or additional information about the event, contact the Byron Historical Society at 920-922-5351 or Jim at 262-224-9734.
