Visit Historic Far West

 Conveniently located a quarter mile from the Far West temple site, Far West Historical Society (FWHS) is a non-profit organization created to offer hands-on resources for those studying LDS history in the Far West era.  Other area sites include: Liberty Jail, Haun’s Mill, and Adam-Ondi-Ahman.   

 The Far West Country Store opened for business in the summer of 2006.  We offer light refreshment for travelers in a historic-styled log house with the comfort of modern climate control.  We have gifts and souvenirs, including pioneer era accessories and crafts.  We are an authorized distributor for Deseret Book, and also carry unique books, woodwork and art work. 

 We are pleased to offer these conveniences, but there is much more we have in store for you. The forty acres owned by FWHS is zoned and mapped for a Conference Center, Resource Library, Subsistence Garden, several Pioneer Cabins, and a replica of Brigham Young's New York barn. The Village will be open to the public for casual visits or extended stays. We will also hold on-site tours, lectures, and symposiums on the history of Far West (circa 1838-1840) and other early Mormon settlements, activities, and religious development. 

 Our current project is the conversion of the on-property Victorian Farm house into a Bed and Breakfast.  Far from the bustle of the city, the historic country setting will be an unparalleled experience for its convenient access to such spiritually significant places as the cornerstone of the Far West Temple and Adam-Ondi-Ahman.

 The development of the Far West Historical Village is a massive project that will require extensive financial resources.  If you would like to be a contributing member of FWHS and help make this vision a reality, please contact us. 

 We look forward to seeing you.  We would be glad to answer any questions you have as you plan your LDS history vacation.  Contact us for more information.

 

Onsite Plans and Places

Country Store

Bed and Breakfast

Far West House

Pioneer Cabins

Rustic Camping

Brigham Young Barn Replica

Subsistence Garden

 

Services

Family Reunion Event Planning

Tour Bus Stops

Farm Experience

Vacation Planning Information

Research Help

Online Publishing

 

Update! 7/22/2008

We have been blessed many times this year.  We've seen more tour buses come through than we ever thought would.  For those who haven't been in our store, we have beautiful paintings and woodworks in stock.  Give us a call if you'd like to know more about the services we offer.

Update! 7/21/2007

We have had a wonderfully successful first year of business.  The Joseph Smith Jr. Family Reunion stopped by for lunch at our store; Locals and distant travelers have found refreshment, information, souvenirs, and handicrafts.  From people browsing solo to tour buses, we have enjoyed helping our visitors. 

Update! 10/31/2006

For all of us that have been working on this project for the past decade and more, this is a truly exciting time. We have recently experienced a wealth of local media coverage.

Update! 9/16/2006

The Far West Country Store has been approved by Deseret Book Company as an official Deseret Book Dealer.
We will be carrying Deseret books, DVDs, CDs, and tapes.

We are currently installing the hardwood flooring, electrical boxes, ceiling fans, finishing trim, and lights.
We should be open for business well before Thanksgiving 2006.

Update! 7/15/2006

The Country Store is standing tall!  We are finishing the inside and getting the shelves stocked.  Please follow the Country Store link to see the progress.