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Miller House

Posted on: August 23rd, 2019 by thcAdmin No Comments

The Miller House in Jackson Hole is a historical landmark. Located on what is now the National Elk Refuge. The Miller Cabin complex consists of three buildings that were the residence of Robert A. Miller, the first superintendent of Teton National Monument. A house, a barn and a cabin built by Miller. The property was eventually transferred to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in what became the . The buildings are a component of the closely related Grace and Robert Miller Ranch.

Robert Miller was born in  in 1863, and took up permanent residence in 1885, settling on land along Flat Creek. A prominent local citizen, Miller helped to organize the town of Jackson, Wyoming in 1901. He was the president of the local bank. His wife served two terms as mayor of Jackson in the 1920s.
Miller House National Elk Refuge Jackson Hole
The original cabin was Miller’s home during his time with the Forest Service. The adjoining two story house was used as the headquarters for the National Elk Refuge in its early years. Follow Broadway East from the Town Square to the National Elk Refuge Road. Go left and follow the road 3/4 mile to the Miller House on your Left. You can tour the house daily from 10am to 4pm, there is a small gift shop on site. Admission is free.

Historic Downtown Walking Tour

Posted on: July 3rd, 2018 by thcAdmin No Comments

Sponsored by the Jackson Hole Historic Society and Museum, immerse yourself in the Old West. These tours are of no cost and will visit the buildings that helped sculpt the face of Jackson. Tour guides will provide an in depth background on the town of Jackson and its influence on the valley of Jackson Hole and the National Parks. Many a colorful character has graced the valley with his or her presence. These tours provide terrific insight into what Jackson was like during the days of the Wild West.

These free tours begin at the statue at the center of the Town Square and end at the Historic Society Museum.

Tours take place from Memorial Day to Late September.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday tours begin at 10:30 a.m. at the center of the town square.

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Anne Frank’s Stepsister

Posted on: August 21st, 2014 by thcAdmin No Comments

A Historic Evening with Anne Frank’s Stepsister
August 28 | 7pm

Center for the Arts – Center Theater

You are Invited to a Lecture with Eva Schloss

Mrs. Eva Schloss is the childhood friend and step-sister of Anne Frank. Eva is a trustee of the Anne Frank Educational Trust, has published two books, and is the subject of James Still’s play “And then they came for Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank.” Like her stepsister, Eva went into hiding in Holland, and was betrayed, captured, and sent to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Death Camp. Listen to a first hand account of the discovery and printing of Anne Frank’s famed diary and glean insight into the life and times of EvaSchloss and Anne Frank.

Together with her husband Zvi, Mrs. Schloss currently resides in London, England. She has three children and five grandchildren.

Tickets-Orchestra: $50 | Balcony: $40 | Students: $20 | *Sponsor: $300

*Sponsors are entitled to 2 VIP tickets. A VIP cocktail party with Mrs. Schloss at 6pm. A signed copy of Mrs. Schloss’ book “Eva’s Story” & private viewing of exhibit of paintings completed by Mrs. Schloss’ brother Heinz while he was in hiding from the Nazis.To be a sponsor, call the Center for the Arts box office at (307) 733-4900 and redeem your VIP seats.