• Organization

    Fort Douglas Military Museum

    Established October 26, 1862, this was the home to U.S. Army troops until October 26, 1991 when the post was deactivated and most of it turned over to the University of Utah. The University has built a number of different types of facilities on the Fort Douglas grounds, including a massive student housing complex. The student housing area was used as the Athletes' Village during the 2002 Winter Olympic Games. The museum stores icons of the fort's history and significance within the Utah and greater Salt Lake area.

    Portions of Fort Douglas continue to serve U.S. military forces as headquarters, training, or support for various reserve and National Guard components, including the 96th Regional Support Command, the Utah National Guard, U.S. Naval Reserve and U.S. Marine Corps Reserve.

    Hours: Tuesday-Friday 12:00pm-5:00pm, Saturday 12:00pm-4:00pm

    • Contact Info

      Fort Douglas Military Museum

      32 Potter Street
      Salt Lake City, 84113

      Phone: (801)581-1251

      Website

    • Locations

      Greater Salt Lake

    • Video & Image Gallery

      Video | Images

    • Member Reviews

      • Event Name: Salt Lake City Fourth Annual Freedom Film and Storytelling Festival
        4 out of 5 stars rating "The Ghost of the Great Salt Lake--Truth Meets Legend!"
        Review posted by: Carol Esterreicher, Storyteller from Draper, Sep 25, 2008

        A year ago Brian Jackson Fetzer invited me to collaborate with him in order to bring to Utah audiences the mysterious and factual account of John Baptiste, the Salt Lake City grave robber whose crimes... Expand

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        A year ago Brian Jackson Fetzer invited me to collaborate with him in order to bring to Utah audiences the mysterious and factual account of John Baptiste, the Salt Lake City grave robber whose crimes were discovered in 1862. My research has uncovered many of the known facts as well as the haunting possibilities that John’s spirit still haunts the shores of the Great Salt Lake. Join us at 7:00 PM at the Post Theatre for "Sherlock Holmes Lives" and hear the “Lady in Black’s” regretful and revealing report. Collapse

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      • Event Name: Salt Lake City Fourth Annual Freedom Film and Storytelling Festival
        "Lights! Camera! Action! Utah has it all!"
        Comment posted by: Carol Esterreicher from Draper, UT, Sep 10, 2008

        This morning/afternoon/evening event on October 25th and November 1st has free sessions with lots of opportunities to view captivating films and live stage performances. Enjoy beautiful music and... Expand

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        This morning/afternoon/evening event on October 25th and November 1st has free sessions with lots of opportunities to view captivating films and live stage performances. Enjoy beautiful music and storytelling by Utah performing artists. If you go by TRAX, it's just a short walk from the South Campus station to the beautifully restored Post Theatre where the event is held. This growing celebration attracts more visitors each year! Ghostly Guardians is a major film feature. Collapse

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    • Past Events
      11/01/08  Salt Lake City Fourth Annual Freedom Film and Storytelling Festival
      Post Theatre Fort Douglas
      10/25/08  Salt Lake City Fourth Annual Freedom Film and Storytelling Festival
      Post Theatre Fort Douglas
      10/25/08  Fort Douglas Military Symposium
      Fort Douglas Military Museum
      04/12/08-
      08/16/08       		 She Wore A Yellow Ribbon
      Fort Douglas Military Museum