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Human History
Grand Teton National Park’s iconic beauty and rugged landscape have been shaped not only by natural forces, but by a rich and enduring human history. The Foundation’s Human History initiative supports priority projects that preserve cultural resources, protect archaeological and historic sites, and deepen public understanding of the people and stories that have shaped this place over thousands of years. Together, we are helping ensure these cultural resources are cared for, interpreted, and shared with future generations.
Mormon Row Historic District: Cultural Preservation & Visitor Experience Improvements
The Mormon Row project preserves one of Grand Teton National Park’s most iconic historic landscapes, safeguarding its barns and homesteads while inviting visitors to thoughtfully engage with the stories of settlers: perseverance, adaptation, and daily life shaped by the Tetons.
High Elevation Archaeology
The High Elevation Archaeology project advances research and preservation of ancient alpine cultural sites in Grand Teton National Park, documenting vulnerable and overlooked places to deepen understanding of Indigenous presence and movement across the mountains over thousands of years.
695 historic properties
11,000+ YEARS
MORMON ROW HISTORIC DISTRICT
Cultural Preservation & Visitor Experience Improvements: Mormon Row is far more than just a relic of our past. The weathered Moulton barn, standing alone against the Tetons, is one of America's most emblematic images. This barn and the surrounding buildings are the physical remains of the courage, self-reliance, and sense of adventure that underscored Euro-American’s westward expansion.
Stories like these help us understand this time period in the valley’s history and also celebrate the enterprising spirit that continues to move our country forward today. Grand Teton National Park Foundation, in partnership with Grand Teton National Park, are renewing this well-loved destination and providing visitors with meaningful opportunities to connect with cultural history while immersing themselves in the awe-inspiring Teton landscape.
Mormon Row Stories:
HIGH ELEVATION ARCHAELOGY
New in 2026, the Foundation is funding a high elevation archaeology project that will focus on research and preservation of ancient cultural sites in alpine landscapes of Grand Teton National Park, revealing new insights into how Indigenous peoples used and moved through the mountains for thousands of years. Documentation is at the forefront of the project, particularly focused on vulnerable, overlooked sites that are currently threatened by human use and environmental changes.
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