Museum Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 12:00 to 5:00 PM Closed Sunday, Monday and Federal Holidays

Simpson Trail/Fort Bridger tour on Saturday, July 18, 2009
(0800-1800) Click here for full details

The Fort Douglas Museum is arranging a field trip to Fort Bridger via Captain James Simpson’s trail of 1858.

Cost for the trip is $85 and includes transportation, a box lunch, admission to Fort Bridger and a trail guide handbook published specifically for this trip by the trip guide, John Eldredge. Along the way, we will be stopping at Piedmont, an old ghost town and smelting facility followed by a two hour guided- and self- guided tour of Fort Bridger.

Please let the staff know if you are interested in going on this trip
801-581-1251 or email admin@FortDouglas.org

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Camp Floyd archaeology project

The largest Army post in the entire United States in 1861 was right here at Camp Floyd, the legacy of the "Utah War" when Johnston's Army came to keep an eye on the Mormons. Historians have been uncovering parts of that historic site on weekends. Here are some reports from the field.

Most recent report #3- click here

Report #2

Report #1 (see page 3)

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Utahns in Iraq
photo now exhibit open
Come visit this great temporary exhibit which will only be open until December 23, 2009.

Special thanks to all the Utahns, and their families who have served their country, and also to Salt Lake Tribune photographer Rick Egan who captured these images showing our troops far from home.

Just look for this banner on the building near the Parade Ground.

A sample of some of what you will see- in the FIRST exhibit in our newly expanded museum building!

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See the new Utah War exhibit in the other building while you are here!

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 Museum's M4 Sherman Returns!
Thanks to Karl Smith, Teryl Hunsaker, and Roger Condron, the Museum's M4 Sherman tank has been returned to the Museum. The Tooele Military Vehicle Museum did a fabulous job of restoring it.

(Great looking, but click here to see one crushing cars!)

July 2	The documentary “The Spirit of Fort Douglas” will be aired at 7:00 PMon KUED (Channel 7) NOTE: Copies may be purchased in the Gift Shop.
July 3	Salute the Military Day exhibit at Hogle Zoo (1000-1500) (volunteers needed)
July 4	INDEPENDENCE DAY – Museum Open
July 14	Fort Douglas Museum Association EXTENDED Board meeting (1700-2100
July 18	Simpson Trail/Fort Bridger tour (0800-1800) Click here for full details
July 24	PIONEER DAY – Museum Open
Aug. 7	Quarterly staff/volunteer museum update (1000-1200)
Aug. 15	FDM master plan revision workshop (1000-1400)
Sep. 7	LABOR DAY – Museum closed
Sep. 8	Fort Douglas Museum Association Board meeting (1700-1830)
Sep. 12	Fort Douglas Museum Association annual BBQ (1200-1300)
October	Fort Douglas Military History Symposium

Fort Douglas in the News

Deseretn News article on the Museum
The Deseret News had a great article on the beautiful stained glass windows in the Museum's new wing, done by long time supporter Gil Iker's very talented daughters..  Check it out at
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,705310183,00.html

USS Utah Exhibit opens at the Capitol
Another project of the Fort Douglas Museum, this exhibit located on the 4th Floor of the Capitol building officially opened with a ceremony on March 9th at 5:00 PM. Click here for more on the USS Utah
This is just one of many ships named for Utah locations or people.

Women Veterans Memorial Project Update
Check out the nice article in the Tribune about this, and also the
article in the Deseret News about this worthy project.

The Museum is on YouTube!
A local morning show host explores he museum exhibits and learns about the Ghost!
Click here to view

Thanks to all our generous donors who have made this progress possible! The major upgrades and expansion are complete in Building 31!

Future main exhibit gallery being used for opening of new exhibit.
This space is available for social functions such as promotion or retirement ceremonies, group meetings, parties, etc. Contact the Museum for information on scheduling and fees.

Conference room off the main gallery which can be used for meetings, ceremonies, etc.

Preparation of new major exhibits will be the next phase, requiring major funding for design and fabrication to tell the story of Fort Douglas and Utah military history in an exciting, accurate and professional manner to appeal to all ages.

The entry and eventual gift shop area is currently being used as a temporary exhibit gallery, such as this one featuring photographs of Utahns in Iraq.

Preparation of new major exhibits will be the next phase, requiring major funding.

Thanks to all our generous donors who have made this progress possible!

Contact us if you would like to make a contribution.
Even small donations are greatly appreciated.

Historic Fort Douglas at the University of Utah
A most impressive site with photos and history of nearly every building(old and new), an extensive narrative history of the expansion and contraction of the size of Fort Douglas, and a "Walking Tour" booklet you can print out and use to explore the post.

Enjoy a review of Fort Douglas history and "virtual tour."
This outstanding project was completed by an Army Reservist, Master Sergeant Samual McBride, with a long history of assignments at Fort Douglas, and who is also a teacher with the Granite School District.