This Fort Bridger State Historic Site location is TEMPORARILY CLOSED
37000 I-80BL, Fort Bridger WY 82933
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December 2023
bridger · /' brijɘr/One who is involved in activities relating to the construction of a structure carrying a road, path, railroad, or canal across a river, ravine, road, railroad, or other obstacle: "That lady is a real bridger. I haven't seen anyone construct a bridge like she does!"
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September 2023
I enjoyed seeing the buildings and grounds on my visit this past week. Unfortunately, I arrived late in the day so the museum and the other buildings were closed. But I was very impressed with the care and the detail that went into to everything I saw. Will have to go back when the buildings and museum are open.
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September 2023
We got there after closing but was able to walk around the park still and look at the buildings. Really fun to see and really awesome place with a lot of history. ? Worth stopping by.
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From Fort Bridger State Historic Site
From October until May the buildings are open by appointment only. Please give at least 24 hours notice, tours available depending on staff availability.
The past comes alive through costumed interpreters, museum displays, and a reconstruction of Jim Bridger's trading post. Established by Jim Bridger and Louis Vasquez in 1843 as a emigrant supply stop along the Oregon Trail, it was obtained by the Mormons in the 1850s, and then became a military outpost in 1858. The Fort was abandoned in 1890, most of the wooden structures that remained on fort property were sold and moved off the grounds. In 1933, the property was dedicated as a Wyoming historical landmark. Check out the annual Mountain Man Rendezvous held every Labor Day weekend.
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Fort Bridger, Wyoming
