Grand Teton National Park Foundation announces Mormon Row preservation project matching donation

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The Grand Teton National Park Foundation recently announced that a donor will match all donations up to $300,000 for the Mormon Row preservation project. In a recent email, the Foundation stated:

As we near the conclusion of a multiyear campaign to renew the Mormon Row Historic District, we are excited to announce that a long-time friend of the park, John L. Nau, III, is offering a challenge grant to help us reach our goal:

Every dollar given to preserve Mormon Row will be matched up to $300,000.

This the largest cultural preservation project in Grand Teton’s history. Any contribution, no matter the size, will help us ensure that the park’s most popular historic district continues to inspire visitors for generations to come!

As noted, this is a multiyear campaign. In 2024, the GTNPF will be restoring the Roy Chambers Homestead:

What’s Next in 2024
The next phase of work for our Renewing Mormon Row initiative is to continue restoring the Roy Chambers Homestead with the rehabilitation of the buildings and the installation of modern utilities. Once complete, the structures will be ready to house additional seasonal park staff.

Visitor experience improvement planning is moving forward this year with design development. This process will lay out plans for new, accessible pathways connecting the historic homesteads and inviting visitors to explore each site. The plan will also focus on the district’s rich history through much-improved wayfinding and interpretive media.

For more information, and to donate, please click here.

Jeff
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