As part of our mission to protect and promote our cultural heritage, the Bear River Heritage Area has published several books. Please call 435-713-1428 or email emmag@brag.utah.gov to purchase any of these titles.
Quilting as a Heritage Art
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“It’s been fun, girls. Carry on…” These were among the last words Utah quilter Millie Olmstead spoke to her nieces before passing away at the age of eighty-nine. Quilting is an important and widespread handcraft in the region of northern Utah and southeastern Idaho. This book provides a brief look at some of the quilters of the Bear River Heritage Area, a region covering Bear Lake, Caribou, Franklin, and Oneida counties in Idaho; and Box Elder, Cache, and Rich counties in Utah. The quilters and their work give us a glimpse into historical and contemporary quilting practices in the region.
Historic Barns of Northern Utah
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In this self-guided tour, you will not be able to enter most of the barns, but you can, through this book, learn about aspects of early farming in this region. The story of the family farm with its attendant barns, granaries, sheds, and animals is a rich one, holding deeply ingrained memories for all those who experienced it. We hope you will enjoy learning more about the marvelous design and construction of the barns that still grace the landscape of northern Utah.
Historic Barns of Southeastern Idaho
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In southeastern Idaho, barns are a mainstay of the landscape. We invite you to take a leisurely trip into this region’s agricultural history by visiting the barns featured in this book. The scenery of southeastern is beautiful, so enjoy the ride!