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- EIN 84-1711795
- (801) 225-5854
- Po Box 476 Bluff UT 84512-0476 USA
- hirf.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Arts & Culture, Historical Organizations
Mission: To preserve, perpetuate and promote the historical legacy of the hole-in-the-rock/san juan mission pioneers
Programs: The bluff fort:the continuing preservation and restoration of the original fort structures and grounds that focus on the story of the hole-in-the-rock pioneers. Create a semblance of the original bluff fort through the construction of some of the fort's original log structures including: log meetinghouse, blacksmith shop, log co-op store, and log cabins. Collect and display pioneer artifacts including: wagons, farming implements, blacksmith implements and cabin/meetinghouse furnishings which are applicable to the telling of the story of the bluff fort and its original residents.
educate and communicate with the community in the following ways:collect and share histories and photographs pertinent to the hole-in-the-rock/san juan mission and other related stories of the 1879-1899 period. Regularly publish a newsletter that highlights the foundation's projects and conveys the pioneer stories. Develop and enhance a website that provides trail information and preserves the rich history of the san juan pioneers.
the hole-in-the-rock trail:conduct and support hole-in-the rock trail research and preservation. Support trail identification and marking projects. Develop and install interpretive signs/kiosks at significant trail locations. Provide and support trail excursions and information along the trail, including maps and other literature, handcart and water buffalo rentals.