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Activities & Amenities Content - FORT BRIDGER STATE HISTORIC SITE

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Category: Activities & Amenities Content - FORT BRIDGER STATE HISTORIC SITE

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Visit Jim Bridger's famous trading post on The Oregon Trail as well as the fort built by the US army and the old hotel on The Lincoln Highway.

Fort Bridger State Historic Site includes 37 acres with 27 historic structures, 4 historic replica structures, and 6 modern structures. Some natural historic sights you will find at Fort Bridger include the Groshon Creek, aspen groves, and many historic pines from the military era. There are also many archaeological digs currently being conducted on site.

Satellite Sites - Fort Bridger Fort Bridger Newsletters
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Fort Bridger Brochure
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Fort Bridger - Site Map
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Brochure of Local Places 2020
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Brochure of Satellite Sites 2020
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Brochure of Events 2020

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  • There are historical features throughout the site.
  • Every number and letter on the sitemap (PDF above) is a historical feature.

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AvailabilityAvailability

Museum:

  • May to September: Open Daily 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • October to April: Open Fri-Sun 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Historic Buildings:

  • May to September: Open Daily 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Included in site entrance fee.

Click here to view the Permits & Fees page

 

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Category: Activities & Amenities Content - FORT BRIDGER STATE HISTORIC SITE

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Category: Activities & Amenities Content - FORT BRIDGER STATE HISTORIC SITE

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The research library at Fort Bridger includes books, videos, audio, microfilm, magazines, articles, historical documents and pictures.

Satellite Sites - Fort Bridger Fort Bridger Newsletters
pdf
Fort Bridger Brochure
pdf
Fort Bridger - Site Map
pdf
Brochure of Local Places 2020
pdf
Brochure of Satellite Sites 2020
pdf
Brochure of Events 2020

 

LocationLocation
  • Located in the Office Building. (Number 1 on the site map - PDF above).

 

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AvailabilityAvailability

Hours vary due to staff availability.

  • Better service can be provided if visitors call the Fort Bridger staff in advance at 307-782-3842.
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No additional fees.

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Category: Activities & Amenities Content - FORT BRIDGER STATE HISTORIC SITE

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The museum was originally an infantry barracks and milk barn. It houses many exhibits that interpret the five occupational eras of Fort Bridger which include the Mountain Men, Mormons, Military, Milk Barn/Motel, and Museum/Modern. The museum includes a video viewing room, a gift shop, and a kid’s corral for children to play.

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More Information:

  • The museum was an infantry barracks and milk barn before it was transformed into the museum.
  • The museum doubles as the site's visitor center.

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Satellite Sites - Fort Bridger Fort Bridger Newsletters
pdf
Fort Bridger Brochure
pdf
Fort Bridger - Site Map
pdf
Brochure of Local Places 2020
pdf
Brochure of Satellite Sites 2020
pdf
Brochure of Events 2020

 

 
LocationLocation
  • Number 22 on the site map (PDF above).
  • It is located at the end of the ADA drive.

 

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AvailabilityAvailability

Museum:

  • May to September: Open Daily 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • October to April: Open Fri-Sun 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
FeesFees

Included in site entrance fee.

Click here to view the Permits & Fees page

 

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Category: Activities & Amenities Content - FORT BRIDGER STATE HISTORIC SITE

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The self-guided interpretive trail leads to all the historic buildings and replicas on site.

Satellite Sites - Fort Bridger Fort Bridger Newsletters
pdf
Fort Bridger Brochure
pdf
Fort Bridger - Site Map
pdf
Brochure of Local Places 2020
pdf
Brochure of Satellite Sites 2020
pdf
Brochure of Events 2020

 

LocationLocation
  • Throughout the site.
  • It is the ._._. and … on the Fort Bridger site map (PDF above).

 

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AvailabilityAvailability

Open daily 8am-dusk.

FeesFees

Included in site entrance fee.

Click here to view the Permits & Fees page

 

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