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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.

  • Sherwood Documentary Sherwood Documentary
  • Ashton A Home To Remember Ashton A Home To Remember
  • 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
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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

  • Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP) Display

    Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP) Display

  • Farm Display

    Farm Display

  • Indian Artifacts

    Indian Artifacts

  • Vaseline and Uranium Glass Display

    Vaseline and Uranium Glass Display

  • Doll Display

    Doll Display

  • Mountain Man Display

    1800’s Mountain Man

  • Victorian Cameo Furniture

    New Display: Victorian Cameo Furniture

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Located on Main Street, Ashton

  • map-marker-alt521 Main St.
    Ashton, ID 83420
  • phone (208) 313-7300
  • The museum is open Friday and Saturday 11AM to 3PM, for admittance at other times other times, please contact Mary at (208)-681-4082 or Tom at (208)-313-7300. During the winter, the museum may close due to bad weather, please check Ashton News and/or the Museum Facebook page for any closures or changes in museum hours.

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