Plans Revealed for New U.S. Forest Service Museum

Since 1905, the U.S. Forest Service has been making history as America’s first conservation agency. However, over the course of its 100+ year history, there has never been one central location where the people can learn and enjoy this history.

There is no central repository where artifacts could be preserved, researched and displayed. There has not been one central exhibition hall where the stories and lessons could be shared with the public, where the leaders, partners, and people whose stories are our history could be recognized and shared.

The National Museum of Forest Service History, a non-profit organization is dedicated to collecting and preserving the history of the U.S. Forest Service and is looking to create The National Conservation Legacy Center which will provide a world class, one-of-a-kind facility for all to learn and enjoy this rich and uniquely American conservation history. We will continually look for ways to engage with our visitors and partners so that we can learn from the past and therefore foster a better understanding of the conservation challenges of today and future generations.