Located on the traditional land of the Apsaalooké (Crow), Cheyenne, and Očhéthi Šakówiŋ people.
1945 Tempo
Heart Mountain Pilgrimage
Q: What is the Heart Mountain Pilgrimage?
A: This pilgrimage is held to honor the legacy of the confined families by building bridges. These bridges connect the past and present, different cultures and communities, and perchance two people who don’t know they once stood on common ground. Let’s begin this ambitious construction project by blazing a path toward our shared future. This pilgrimage is a 3 day event held in Cody, Wyoming. The program includes educational sessions, activities, and site tours.
Q: When does the Heart Mountain Pilgrimage take place?
A: The annual Heart Mountain Pilgrimage typically takes place the last week of July.
Q: Do participants need to register or make reservations? Is there a fee?
A: Registration is required to attend.
Q: Where is the Heart Mountain Pilgrimage held? Where can I stay overnight?
A: Usually people stay at the Holiday Inn, Cody, Wyoming. Educational Sessions are held at the Holiday Inn. Participants travel by bus to the opening ceremony held at the Wynona Thompson Auditorium.
Q: Is bus transportation to the Pilgrimage available?
A: Yes, there will be bus transportation for all of the Heart Mountain events.
Q: Are food and drinks available at Heart Mountain?
A: Water will be provided. Food is not included except for the banquet. You must pay for the banquet during registration.
Q: What is the weather like at Heart Mountain during the Pilgrimage?
A: It is very hot! Bring a hat, sunscreen and lip balm and USE THEM, even if it's cloudy, as ultraviolet light penetrates clouds and is rather intense at higher elevations. Also, DRINK PLENTY OF WATER while you’re there. STAY HYDRATED EVEN IF THE WEATHER IS MILD. The air is much drier at higher elevations.
Q: Is there a religious service during the Pilgrimage?
A: No.
Q: Can we collect items found on the site as souvenirs or for other purposes?
A: NO. Collecting anything from the site is forbidden even if it looks like it was just trash. Many such items are actually historic. As the saying goes, “Take only photographs. Leave only footprints.”
Q: Can I drive myself?
A: Attendees are allowed to travel to each location by private car. There is enough parking at each location which hosts the Pilgrimage.
videos
At the 2019 Heart Mountain pilgrimage the Coe family discuss their motivation to come to Heart Mountain and why it’s essential to keep this history alive.