Historic Preservation Board releases 2026 Christmas ornament
Published on October 21, 2026
The Cheyenne Historic Preservation Board has announced the release of the board’s 2026 Christmas ornament featuring Cheyenne’s new water tank murals and commemorating the 250th birthday of the United States.
This is the eighth in a series of ornaments designed by Gary Sims, a member of the board. All proceeds from the sales of the ornaments go to fund various Historic Preservation projects throughout the Cheyenne area.
The ornament’s design commemorates the recently-completed water tank murals on the north side of Cheyenne, as well as the United States’ 250th birthday in 2026.
The artwork on the water tanks was created by Jordan Dean and painted by CHP Painting Company led by Eric McDonald. The towers are painted to celebrate Cheyenne’s natural beauty and open spaces. Images of wild horses, buffalo, Native heritage, the state flower, and the state bird showcase the rich beauty and heritage of Wyoming, creating a striking display along Cheyenne’s northern horizon. A dab of this paint is on the back of each ornament.
As with past ornaments, this one has several hidden features. With close inspection one might find Santa, a football with the number 17 on it to pay tribute to former University of Wyoming football player Josh Allen, and other notable elements.
The ornaments are available at three locations and are in limited supply: the City of Cheyenne Planning and Development Department office (2101 O’Neil Ave. Room 202), The Wyoming State Museum (2301 Central Ave.) and the Cheyenne Depot Museum (121 West 15th St.). The ornaments are $25.
Several of the 2023 ornaments featuring the Wyoming State Capitol also remain available through the City’s Planning and Development Department.
The Cheyenne Historic Preservation Board will continue the ornament every year as a collectable item. Past ornaments have featured The State Capitol, Union Pacific Depot, the Wyoming flag, Airport Fountain, Wyoming license plate, Historic Governor’s Mansion, and the Capitol dome.
For more information about the Cheyenne Historic Preservation Board visit www.cheyennecity.org/chpb.