101 THINGS TO DO FAIRVIEW MUSEUM

OF HISTORY & ART 42

The Fairview Museum of History and Art is one of Utah’s largest and most notable museums. Located at 55 N. 100 East in Fairview, the museum campus includes three buildings: the modern Horizon Building and two historical structures, the Heritage Building and the Rawlinson Building. There are also outdoor displays of early farm equipment, blacksmith tools, wagons and vehicles as well as sculptures and monuments.

The museum is home to the world’s largest collection of works by famed sculptor Avard Fairbanks. The museum also boasts a large collection of the works of internationally known wildlife painter and sculptor Clark Bronson. Many permanent collections from regional artists are on display as well as a rotating gallery of contemporary works by local artists.

In addition to showcasing art, the museum has an extensive collection of historical artifacts, photographs and documents. Other exhibits include historical fashion, military, agricultural, mining, educational, industrial and commercial collections.

In 1988, a complete 15,000-year-old Columbian Mammoth skeleton was unearthed 18 miles east of Fairview at Huntington Reservoir. This massive artifact is the focal point of the Horizon Building. Other natural history exhibits include minerals, fossils and seashells from around the world.

The museum has a collection of Native American

43 Research Your Family History

There are five FamilySearch Centers in Sanpete County that are open to anyone interested in learning more about their family history. The centers are staffed by trained volunteers who are available to provide assistance. The center’s resources are available free of charge and include a variety of premium family history software as well as computer workstations and photo scanners. Classes are also offered on a variety of genealogy-related topics. The locations of the centers are:

Manti: 90 E. 500 North

Ephraim: 115 East 200 South

Gunnison: 80 W. Center Street

Mt. Pleasant North: 461 N. 300 West

Moroni: 231 N. Center artifacts as well as artifacts from other early cultures. Also on display are many pioneer-era relics, including a boulder engraved and dated by famous explorer Kit Carson. For hours of operation (which change depending on the season), scan the QR code.

44 Play Golf Locally

Golfers can get in some great play at Sanpete County’s two golf courses.

Palisade State Park Golf Course, 2000 Palisade Drive, Sterling, is an 18-hole, par 72 course. The course includes a driving range, practice greens, golf shop, and restaurant. Schedule a tee time by calling (435) 8354653.

Skyline Mountain Resort Golf Course, 22130 N. 11750 East, Fairview, is a 9-hole course for public and member use. The course is first come, first served — no tee time necessary. There is also a driving range and putting and chipping green. Call (435) 427-9575 for more information.