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    American West Heritage Center

    "Life must be lived forward, but can only be understood backwards,"- profound words by the well-known philosopher, Soren Kierkegaard-a simple concept that has been lost in the demands of a complex world. The past teaches us valuable lessons, both good and bad. As we look backward at our successes as well as our shortcomings, we learn to better respect and appreciate our heritage. The essence of the American West Heritage Center is to provide an opportunity to reflect backward to better live forward.

    The American West Heritage Center sits at the foot of the majestic Wellsville Utah Mountains on U. S. Highway 89/91 in Utah's magnificent Cache Valley, the most scenic route to Jackson Hole, WY and Yellowstone National Park, and just 70 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Heritage Center offers a variety of activities for individuals and families, as well as group tours and vacations. Whether you are passing through Cache Valley or making it your destination, the Center will be one of your favorite stops along the western frontier.

    Hours:
    Summer Season (Memorial Day to Labor Day) - Tuesday-Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm
    Winter Season (Living History Site closed) - Monday-Friday 10:00am-4:00pm

    Prices:
    Daily general admission - $5/Adults, $4/Seniors (55+) and Students (up to college w/ID), $3/Children (ages 3-11), Free/ Children under 3

    • Contact Info

      American West Heritage Center

      4025 South Highway 89-91
      Wellsville, 84339

      Phone: (435)245-6050

      Website

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    • Upcoming Events
      06/02/08-
      12/27/08 
      Big Horse Adventures
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      06/09/08-
      06/23/08 
      Family Night at the Heritage Center - June
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      06/28/08  Military Day
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      07/14/08-
      07/28/08 
      Family Night at the Heritage Center - July
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      07/16/08-
      07/19/08 
      Fiber Arts Week
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      07/19/08  Spirit of '47 Pioneer Jubilee
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      07/19/08  All Horse Parade
      08/07/08-
      08/09/08 
      Native American Ways Week
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      08/11/08-
      08/25/08 
      Family Night at the Heritage Center - August
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      08/12/08  Stargazing Party
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      09/20/08-
      09/27/08 
      Fall Harvest at the American West Heritage Center
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      09/20/08-
      11/01/08 
      Corn Maze
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      10/17/08-
      10/18/08 
      Haunted Hollow
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      12/05/08-
      12/13/08 
      Winter Activities
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      12/06/08  Pioneer Christmas
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    • Past Events
      04/19/08-
      04/26/08 
      Animals Only Day
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      04/10/08-
      04/12/08 
      Baby Animal Days
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      03/14/08-
      03/15/08 
      Living History Re-enactors Conference
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      02/15/08-
      02/16/08 
      Victorian Valentines Vaudeville Show
      American West Heritage Center