American West Heritage Museum

American West Heritage Center

American West Heritage Museum   |  Nicole Morgenthau
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Located just outside the city of Logan in Northern Utah, the American West Heritage Center is a 275-acre living history site and working farm that replicates a small frontier settlement, focusing on exploring the cultural history of Cache Valley from 1820 through the 1920s. Guests can explore the site’s many interpretive elements, such as the mountain men trading post, woodworking shop and pioneer dwellings (some buildings are replicas, while others are historic structures moved to the AWHC from other locations).

Many of the center’s seasonal events celebrate the region’s agricultural heritage, from Baby Animal Days beginning in late March to a corn maze during the Fall Harvest Festival. On weekends in December, the center’s annual horse-drawn sleigh rides draw families returning year after year to sing along with costumed carolers, zip down the sledding hill (BYO sled) and sip steaming mugs of gourmet cocoa. The center’s busiest season is summer, with programming scheduled daily (Tuesday through Saturday) including live demonstrations, hands-on activities like gold panning and ax throwing, and pony rides for children. 

High Art & Hometown Americana

Location & Hours

Address: 4025 S. Hwy 89-91, Wellsville, Utah, 84339

Hours: Vary seasonally; closed Sunday

A note on winter hours: With the exception of the sleigh-ride events, AWHC mostly shutters for the winter season, though you can stop in at the visitor center during office hours to tour the small historical museum and gift shop.

Where to Stay

Logan will have the most lodging options, though the nearest town is Wellsville. Brigham City is also only a 25-minute drive to the south. It is smaller than Logan, but offers many city amenities.  

At the American West Heritage Center, programming runs seasonally and allows visitors to participate in many hands-on demonstrations and activities. From cookie baking to axe throwing, there's something for the whole family to enjoy

At the American West Heritage Center, programming runs seasonally and allows visitors to participate in many hands-on demonstrations and activities. From cookie baking to axe throwing, there's something for the whole family to enjoy

Photo: Nicole Morgenthau

Photo: Mike Bullock

Cache Valley

Photo: American West Heritage Center

Cache Valley

Photo: Julie Hollist Terril

Cache Valley

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