The Heart Mountain, Wyoming Foundation will host a formal dedication ceremony on June 23 to celebrate the achievement of National Historic Landmark status for the site of the Heart Mountain Relocation Center.

The ceremony will be at 10:30 a.m. at the Heart Mountain site between Cody and Powell.

The site received National Historic Landmark status by the Secretary of Interior as the site has been found to possess exceptional significance in illustrating or commemorating the history of the United States for the benefit and inspiration of the American people.

Fewer than 4 percent of the properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places are National Historic Landmarks. This designation is the highest recognition bestowed by the executive branch of the federal government.
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The ceremony will also feature the dedication of a plaque to be placed on the site by Department of Transportation employees recognizing Norman Y. Mineta, former Secretary of Transportation and internee at the Heart Mountain camp. Mineta will be at the ceremony, as well as Michael D. Snyder, National Park Service regional director, and Wyoming state officials.

The foundation will also host a dinner meeting that evening featuring youth involved in preserving and memorializing the history of the camp.

The public is invited to the ceremony. Information about the event and reservations can be made for the dinner program by contacting Pat Wolfe of the Heart Mountain, Wyoming Foundation at (307) 754-2689 or 272-3004.