Social 15 July 2015

Highland County Historical Society presents 'An Evening with Caspar Collins'

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Did you know that Casper, Wyoming is named for Hillsboro native, Caspar Collins?

On Sunday, July 26, the 150th anniversary of his death, the Highland County Historical Society will honor Caspar Collins.

“An Evening with Caspar Collins” will be held on the front lawn of the Scott House from 6-7 p.m. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy Hillsboro resident Steve Roush as he reprises his role as Collins from last year’s Ghost Walk.

Hear the incredible story of one of Hillsboro’s most historical families who lived in a home which still stands today on Collins Avenue.

Before he even turned 18, Caspar joined his father, Colonel William Oliver Collins, on a journey west to protect telegraph lines and emigrants who were suffering from constant Indian raids.

On the morning of July 26, 1865, he was to escort a wagon train to the station, clearly a suicide mission. Attacked by an estimated 5,000 Indians, Caspar was killed and mutilated by Lakota and Cheyanne Indians.

His body was returned to Hillsboro Cemetery nearly a year later.

Collins is currently being nominated for the Congressional Medal of Honor.

The evening will conclude with an ice cream social.

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