The Brown House was built at the beginning of the 20th Century by legendary Baggs resident and sometimes violinist for Butch Cassidy, Tom Vernon. One of the first residents of the home was popular seamstress Thora Morgan, who worked for Vernon. Later, music filled the house when Edgar Requa and his family moved into the home. Requa became well known for the music lessons and the violins he built out of fruit crates and cigar boxes for Snake River children. In the early 1950’s, the Brown House became the Baggs headquarters for the Cow Creek Sheep Company after owner John Kelly Hartt died. Leo and Maxine Morgan Craner bought the house to be used as a guest home. Years later, Jim and Mildred Craner Marshall donated the building to the Little Snake River Museum.
Tom Vernon of Baggs, Wyoming standing next to the little Brown House
Wes Vernon and Diane Powell in front of the Brown House. Tom Vernon was Wes and Diane's great-great-uncle.
The Little Snake River Museum is looking for part-time team members to join us.
Whether you enjoy cleaning, gardening, organizing, working with visitors, helping at events, or caring for a historic property, we’d love to hear from you! If you think your skills would be a good fit, please reach out and let us know what you're interested in doing. Email your resume and cover letter to LSRMuseum@DTEWorld.com
Community BBQ
One of our most loved events of the season is almost here, and we are SO excited! Join us for the Snake River Community BBQ & Fun Day on Sunday, September 13th from 1-6!
Cornhole Tourniment begins at 1, with bouncy houses from 1-5!
Enjoy Sam Platts and the Plainsmen from 3-6
BBQ begins at 5:00
There will be delicious food, live music, games, a cornhole tournament, duck pluck, and plenty of fun for everyone! Potluck style! Bring a dessert or salad to share, grab your family and friends, and come enjoy a fabulous evening with the community.
