Each month the Buffalo Bill Center of the West hosts Bob Richard and a special history presentation called “Local Lore with Bob Richard”. This photo features Bob Richard front and his Uncle Bob Richard, in the photo behind him.

Watch the full playlist of “Local Lore with Bob Richard”

Buffalo Bill’s Pahaska Tepee

Bob Richard and special guest Bob Coe present an illustrated talk. Buffalo Bill’s Pahaska Tepee Local Lore with Bob Richard series, December 21, 2023. McCracken Research Library Local History Series

Early Day Western Movies

Bob Richard and Park County Archivist Robyn Cutter present an illustrated talk and film screening, Early Day Western Movies and the Silent Film “The Rider of the Painted Horse” Local Lore with Bob Richard series, October 19, 2023 McCracken Research Library Local History Series

Buffalo Bill Dam and Hayden Arch Bridge

Bob Richard and Mack Frost present an illustrated talk, Buffalo Bill Dam and Hayden Arch Bridge, with special guests

Ranching on Rattlesnake Before Electricity

Bob Richard presents an illustrated talk, Ranching on Rattlesnake Before Electricity

Peter Greenberg–Eye on Travel, CBS Radio

https://petergreenberg.com/2023/04/22/eye-on-travel-cody-wyoming-april-22-2023/

Airs 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Saturdays 3.2 million weekly listeners

Guests:

  • Bob Richard
  • Al and Pete Simpson
  • Rebecca West, BBCW
  • Amy Gerber, wildlife photographer
  • Sam Lightner, author


Local Lore with Bob Richard, and special guest Jeff Rudolph

Bob Richard welcomes award-winning local artist Jeff Rudolph to the Local Lore with Bob Richard series, April 20, 2023 McCracken Research Library Local History Series


Local Lore with Bob Richard, and special guests Al and Pete Simpson: Memories of Old Timers, part 3


Local Lore with Bob Richard, and special guests Al and Pete Simpson: The Cody Directors Club

Bob Richard welcomes Al and Pete Simpson back to share their recollections on “The Cody Directors Club and other Old Timers” Local Lore with Bob Richard series, February 16, 2023.


Local Lore with Bob Richard: Sunlight and Crandall Country

Bob Richard presents an illustrated talk, Sunlight and Crandall Country Local Lore with Bob Richard series, December 15, 2022, McCracken Research Library Local History Series


Local Lore with Bob Richard, and special guests Al and Pete Simpson: Old Timers and Early Day Women

Bob Richard welcomes Al and Pete Simpson with their recollections on “Old Timers and Early Day Women” Local Lore with Bob Richard series, November 17, 2022


Local Lore with Bob Richard, featuring Mack Frost: History of the Buffalo Bill Center of the West

Mack Frost presents an illustrated talk, “The History of the Buffalo Bill Center of the West” Local Lore with Bob Richard series, October 20, 2022 McCracken Research Library Local History Series



Local Lore with Bob Richard: The Story of the Heart Mountain Internment Camp



Yellowstone National Park 150 Years

JULY 21, 2022

The Buffalo Bill Center of the West hosted a talk by native Wyoming resident Bob Richard on the 150 year history of Yellowstone National Park, where he led tours for nearly 40 years. The center is located in Cody, part of the greater Yellowstone region. William “Buffalo Bill” Cody founded the town. 

https://www.c-span.org/video/?521743-1/yellowstone-national-park-150-years

Suggested Book :
Yellowstone Country: The Photographs of Jack Richard

By Bob Richard

Local Lore with Bob Richard: The Most Scenic 72 Miles – The Road to Yellowstone

Bob Richard presents an illustrated talk, “The Most Scenic 72 Miles – The Road to Yellowstone” Local Lore with Bob Richard series, August 18, 2022 McCracken Research Library Local History Series

Suggested Book :
Cody to Yellowstone

By Bob Richard

Bob Richard presentation: Yellowstone Horseback Ranger

Bob Richard shares tales from his book, “Memoirs of a 1950s Yellowstone Horse Ranger” Local Lore with Bob Richard series, August 5, 2021 McCracken Research Library Local History Series

Suggested Book :
A Memoir of a 1950’s Yellowstone Horse Ranger

By Bob Richard

Bob Richard presentation: Frost & Richard Camping Co. – Journey to Yellowstone

Bob Richard shares tales from his book, “Memoirs of a 1950s Yellowstone Horse Ranger” Local Lore with Bob Richard series, August 5, 2021 McCracken Research Library Local History Series

Suggested Book :
Journey to Yellowstone, Frost & Richard Camping Co. 1906 – 1915

By Bob Richard

Bob Richard presentation: Ranching for 75 Years in the Wapiti Valley

Bob Richard shares photos and stories in an illustrated talk, “Ranching for 75 Years in the Wapiti Valley” Local Lore with Bob Richard series, October 21, 2021 McCracken Research Library Local History Series


Bob Richard presentation: History of the Hoodoo Ranch

Bob Richard presents an illustrated talk, “The History of the Hoodoo Ranch from the Beginning to Today” Local Lore with Bob Richard series, November 18, 2021 McCracken Research Library Local History Series


Local Lore with Bob Richard: Early Day Photographs of Ned Frost

Bob Richard presents an illustrated talk, “Early Day Photographs of Ned Frost – Cody and Yellowstone Country” Local Lore with Bob Richard series, March 17, 2022


Local Lore with Bob Richard: Jack Richard’s Last Float of the Bighorn Canyon

Bob Richard presents an illustrated talk, “Jack Richard’s Last Float of the Bighorn Canyon” Local Lore with Bob Richard series, April 21, 2022 McCracken Research Library Local History Series


Local Lore with Bob Richard: Where is Buffalo Bill Buried?

Bob Richard presents an illustrated talk, “Where is Buffalo Bill Buried?” Local Lore with Bob Richard series, May 12, 2022 McCracken Research Library Local History Series


Local Lore with Bob Richard: A Photographic Tour of Yellowstone with Aubrey Haines

Bob Richard presents an illustrated talk, “A Photographic Tour of Yellowstone with Aubrey Haines” With special guest John Lounsbury Local Lore with Bob Richard series, June 9, 2022


Local Lore with Bob Richard: History of Husky Oil

Bob Richard presents an illustrated talk, “The History of Husky Oil of Cody, Wyoming” Local Lore with Bob Richard series, February 17, 2022 McCracken Research Library Local History Series