Join us for the Night of Discovery Gala, where your support helps kids like Kash discover the thrill of dinosaurs, museums, and much more.

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Live Auction Items

  • The Kentucky Derby

    Package Includes:

    Starting Gate Courtyard Seating All-Inclusive Concessions for Kentucky Oaks on Friday, May 1st, 2026 for (2)

    Starting Gate Courtyard Seating with All-Inclusive Concessions for the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026, for (2)

  • National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas

    This package includes:

    3-Night Las Vegas, NV Stay in a 4-Star Hotel in December 2026 for (2)

    Admission to the National Finals Rodeo Final Rounds (Friday and Saturday) with Balcony Seats for (2)

    Access to the NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Expo included

  • Dinosaur Naming Rights

    A NEW dinosaur is coming to the museum - who will be the first to name it?

  • Four Roses "Patriot Edition" Single Barrel Bourbon Set

    Hand-selcted by Four Roses Master Distiller, Brent Elliott, and soldiers from the 5th Special Forces Group, 101st Airborne Division - Special OPS Xcursions Bourbon Group.

    The Rex Wax bottle is bold and vibrant, rich with caramel, oak, and baking spices.

    The White Wax bottle is smooth and balanced, offering notes of vanilla, honey, and soft fruit.

    The Blue Wax bottle is deep and complex, showing warm oak, dark fruit, and a lingering sweetness just in time for the Holiday Season!

  • Kamaole Beach Club, Maui

    1-bedroom Condo (up to 4 occupants), @ Kamaole Beach Club …the sunny side of Maui!

    Kamaole Beach Club is in beautiful South Kihei, directly across from Kamaole Beach One. This one-bedroom unit has a partial ocean view. Saturday to Saturday occupancy is currently available from March 2026 – October 2026, dates are dependent upon availability. Some blackout dates may apply; 30-60 days’ notice is needed to make reservations.

    The package includes two vouchers with American Airlines, some restrictions may apply.

  • Private Dinosaur Dig with Tom in Montana

    A trip of a lifetime! 3 days and 2 nights at a local working cattle ranch for 4 people, meals provided. You will receive tools, equipment and training for a REAL dinosaur dig adventure, plus… help with cutting edge research and an opportunity to change history. Airfare included, 2 plus days of digging in the field, transportation to and from Billings, Montana airport.

  • Starlight Distillery - Mortal Kombat Movie Edition Bourbon Set

    Hand-selected by Starlight Master Distiller Ted Buber and signed by the NES Bourbon Group Leader.

    This exclusive two-bottle collector’s set from Starlight Distillery showcases small-bath craftsmanship, cinematic artistry, and dramatic flair. Each Carl T. Huber’s Single Barrel Bourbon is hand-signed by the Master Distiller and topped with custom figures inspired by the Mortal Combat movie characters - Sub-Zero and Scorpion.

  • Dinosaur Naming Rights

    A NEW dinosaur is coming to the museum - who will be the first to name it?

  • Churchhill Downs Experience with Race Naming Winner's Circle Admission and 3 Night Stay for 2

    This package includes:

    Reserved Stakes Room Seating at Churchill Downs for (2)

    Churchill Downs Buffet including Non-alcoholic Drinks for (2)

    Barn and Backside Tour with Kentucky Derby Museum admission for (2)

    Access to Pre-race Saddling with Escort to Paddock

    for (2)

    Name a Race Listed in the Program

    Announcement of Your Name Over the Public Address System

    Big Board Feature Spot including Your Race Name and Your Name

    Engraved Churchill Downs Racetrack Trophy Keepsake with Date and Race Name

    8" x 10" Color Photo Keepsake taken in Winner’s Circle

    3-Night Stay at Tempo by Hilton Louisville for (2)

The Music - The Munsick Boys

The Munsick Boys have become a staple in the field of western entertainment. This Sheridan, Wyoming, family has been making music together since dad Dave could get his three sons to fit their hands around a guitar neck. All now accomplished musicians in their own right, each member of The Munsick Boys writes, sings, and plays multiple instruments, joining forces to forge new directions in western roots music. This is a kind of music that they call Western Americana, where each member of the band writes their own musical versions of the western lands that they call home. Tris’s compositions have been nominated for album of the year by Wyoming Public Radio as well as song of the year by the Rocky Mountain Country Music Association, and Sam’s working cowboy life brings authenticity to everything he sings.

Together, The Munsick Boys have a sound - a harmonic blend of open sky folk, roots country and rhythmic pop with a western edge. A long-standing favorite among family-oriented audiences, their sound has caught on like range fire among the younger set. They have opened for bands including Lyle Lovett and Suzy Bogguss, have headlined festivals in the US and Europe and were voted as the 2016 Western Band of the Year by the Academy of Western Artists in Fort Worth, Texas.

See the Munsick Boys Live

Our Speakers

Retired Lieutenant Colonel
Stephen C. Davis

I reside in Pewee Valley, Kentucky with my wife of 45 years, Robin. I retired from the Kentucky Army National Guard in 2013, after nearly 32 years service. I am Commander of American Legion Post #39 and a Board member for the Veterans Memorial Park of Kentucky.

During my National Guard service, I attained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. I served several tours in Washington D.C., in support of the National Guard’s the Civil Support Team (CST) Weapons of Mass Destruction counter terrorism response force program. I was the National Guard CST program manager before returning to Kentucky to Command the 41st Civil Support Team. While in Washington, in addition to supervising the execution of $15 million budget, I worked extensively on policy matters including executive and legislative changes to improve the CST program’s support to the American people.

My other assignments included one tour in Afghanistan, Detailed Inspector General, Regimental Adjutant, National Guard Bureau Science Officer, Chemical Officer, and Company Commander. My awards and decorations include a Bronze Star (Meritorious Service) and three Meritorious Service Medals.

I was born in LaGrange, Kentucky in 1961 and graduated Oldham County High in 1979. I received a Bachelor of the Arts from the University of Louisville, with majors in chemistry and biology, in 1984. I received a Doctorate from the University of Louisville, in biochemistry in 1993. I spent two years in postdoctoral training at the National Institute on Drug Abuse, in Baltimore, MD, studying the interactions of cocaine with brain receptors. More recently I earned a Bachelor of the Arts from Bellarmine University, with emphasis on the visual arts.

Meet Stephen

Kash Hancock

Kash was born right here in Sheridan on October 14, 2014. Kash is the youngest of 3 children. At a young age, Kash had many interests, including animals and sports, but most of all DINOSAURS.

Kash enjoyed going to the local library to rent every dinosaur book they had available. Kash's parents, Ace and Regina believe in feeding all of their children's interest, so when Kash was old enough, they started taking family fieldtrips to learn more. For Kash's 9th birthday he was surprised with a trip to the Museum of Natural History in New York. It was an amazing experience! Kash's future plans include joining Storm Soccer and more paleontology digs, more museums, and eventually attending a University with an education in paleontology.

Meet Kash

Ticket Details

Event Details

December 1st, 2025

The Ramada Plaza
1809 Sugarland Dr, Sheridan, WY

The Agenda:
Social Hour: 5 pm
Dinner: 6 pm
Speaker: 7 pm
Live Auction: 8 pm
Entertainment: 9 pm

Meal Options

Our Gala will feature a grand buffet:

  • London Broil; marinated, broiled beef

  • Herb Baked Chicken

  • Salad greens and toppings

  • Vegetables

  • Rolls with Butter

  • Dessert

  • Drinks, alcoholic and non-alcholic

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The Gala is Raising Money to Support:

  • Women in Science Programming

    Science for girls and women is not often addressed as a viable career or hobby option: The Museum is changing that through curated programming. We have speakers, projects, mentors, and leaders ready to support girls and women in science.

    Be apart of standing up for girls and women in science by contributing your support so our Sheridan community can thrive.

  • 2026 Community Digs

    Remember when you were a child and you first discovered dinosaurs? Or maybe it was plant fossils? That excitement and discovery you felt is a gift that can be given to a child or adult in our Sheridan community. Our 2026 Community Digs only happen with donations and volunteers.

    The more support we receive, the more digs that can happen, and the more children we can introduce to the wonders of dinosaurs.

  • Exhibit Development and Growth

    Expanding our exhibits is a three step process. Step 1 is we need to expand our hours to provide more community programming. Step 2 is increasing our space for more of our own curated exhibits and for traveling exhibits (like Burgess Junction). Step 3 is increasing the total number of available exhibits.

    All steps can be achieved with more space and more funding.

  • Veterans Decompression Digs

    The Museum partner’s with the Earth Sciences Foundation to provide the Veteran Decompression Dig program to help Veterans reacclimate to civilian life. We provide them with a connection to civilian life and foster’s excitement about the Earth sciences through decompression digs. This program provides transportation, meals, and lodging to every service member in the program at no cost to them.

    The Museum currently has a waiting list of 60 veterans hoping for your support.


  • Equipment and Prep Materials

    The Museum runs on stuff: equipment, displays, pippets, scalpels, and glue. These materials are a small sample of what’s required to keep the Museum functional as a scientific center and community resource.

    Want to help with the big equipment, message us at director@nhmofwyoming.org.

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