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American Dog Derby Special Hours - Thursday, 1-4pm - Friday and Saturday, 8-4pm

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Museum of the Henry's Fork

The Museum houses exhibits, objects, and records relating to Fremont County’s history. Historic exhibit themes include trapping and trading, farming, Bear Gulch Ski Area, the railroad, everyday living, the military, American Dog Derby (sled dog race), farming, Historic Ashton Christmas Village, and much more! It operates under the direction of the Fremont County Historical Society. The Museum admission is free, donations are gladly accepted. Museum hours vary, please call for an appointment.

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Pictures from around the museum.

  • Don Ghormley Uniform Don Ghormley Uniform
  • Rotary Snow Blower Heads To West Yellowstone New Rotary Snow Blower
  • The Train In Island Park Big Springs
  • Train At Bear Gulch Bear Gulch Tunnel
  • The Train In Early Ashton Drag Line
  • Train Derailment at Egbert Springs Damage Inspection
  • American Dog Derby - February 22, 1928 American Dog Derby - February 22, 1928
  • Ashton Gets the Railroad Old 400 Engine
  • The Great Seal of the State of Idaho The Great Seal of the State of Idaho
  • Quilts 100 Year Old Quilt
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  • American Dog Derby

    American Dog Derby

  • Potato Cellar

    Christmas Village Display

  • Kitchen

    Everyday Living

  • Bear Gulch Ski Area

    Bear Gulch Ski Area Display

  • Fremont Country Railroads

    The Railroad in Fremont County

  • Fremont County Schools

    Fremont County Schools

  • Marysville

    Fremont County Towns (Past and Present)

  • Military Display

    Military Display

  • Taxidermy Display

    Taxidermy Display

  • Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP) Display

    Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP) Display

  • Seed Potato Association

    Ashton Seed Growers Association

  • Indian Artifacts

    Indian Artifacts

Latest Articles

  • Original Bear Gulch Logo
    Sep 20, 2021 Museum of the …

    Bear Gulch Ski Basin

    Bear Gulch was the second established ski resort in Idaho, Sun Valley being the first in 1936. In
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  • In the Press
    Sep 12, 2021 Museum of the …

    In the Press

    See "Museum of the Henry’s Fork preserves history of the Ashton area" on East Idaho News here> Read
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  • Frostop Mural of Mesa Falls on Display at Museum
    Mar 29, 2021 Museum of the …

    Frostop Mural of Mesa Falls on Display at Museum

    About the mural and it's artist Don Ricks and His Legacy of Art Don Ricks (1929-1996) was often
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Located on Main Street, Ashton

  • map-marker-alt521 Main St.
    Ashton, ID 83420
  • phone (208) 313-7300
  • hours Museum now open Saturdays, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, otherwise by appointment, please call Tom at 208-313-7300 Museum (including the Christmas village) will be open during the American Dog Derby, February 17 and 18, 2023

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    • American Dog Derby
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    • Bear Gulch Ski Area
    • Christmas Village Display
    • Daughters of Utah Pioneers
    • Everyday Living
    • Fremont County Schools
    • Fremont County Towns
    • Military Display
    • Railroad Display
    • Taxidermy Display
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