Teton Valley Museum

The Teton Valley Museum has several exhibits every month, on the history and art of Teton Valley. They have an Heirloom Clothing Store which features the clothes of the early settlers in Teton Valley. They also have a collection of furniture that was actually used by those who lived in Teton Valley throughout its history. Historic photographs and portraits are being scanned for the CD history library. Back issues of the Teton Valley News starting from 1909 to 1960 are being microfilmed for easier storage and handling.

They are open everyday except Sundays and Mondays, from 12 noon to 5pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and from 10 am to 6pm on Thursdays to Saturdays. They are open during the summer months and in winter, only by appointment.

They have on display the following exhibits:

• 1808 John Colter Stone

This stone was discovered in the South Leigh Canyon, Teton Valley

• Pierre’s Rendezvous Battle Journal Accounts

A historic Native American battle that was fought in Teton Valley aside from two additional local battles

• The Pistol of the Ed Trafton, the Yellowstone Bandit

Ed Trafton was the gentleman bandit who was able to rob nineteen stagecoaches in one day. He was said to have lived in Teton Valley during his exploits of the late 1800s and early 1900s.

• Display of Sam Idaho Mining Town

During the early 1900’s, the town of SAM, located near brown bear coal mine in horseshoe canyon, had a population of over two hundred people. The mining cars that were actually used by the miners, their equipment, and other photos are on display.

• Daughters of the Utah Pioneers Room of Artifacts
  Exhibits include the first flag that flew in Teton Valley

• Veterans’ Tribute Room
  Pictures and other memorabilia of servicemen who served from Teton Valley