The Fort Exchange

Historically, military bases and forts contained a store called the Post Exchange (PX).  While The Old Fort grounds feature a museum store and gift shop, this online page features unique Old Fort items that are not available anywhere else.  Browse through the offerings below and choose something that speaks to you.  The unique Old Fort treasures will continue to expand on this page.
The Old Las Vegas Fort 1855 Flag

The First Old Las Vegas Fort Flag

You can own a replica of the first flag flown at The Old Fort in 1855.  This flag was commissioned by the President of the Las Vegas Mission, William Bringhurst, to be flown over the fort to celebrate Independence Day on what was the first Independence Day celebrated in Las Vegas.

This unique flag is specific to The Old Fort and not flown anywhere else.  Its styling represents both the United States and the background of the settlers of the time.

In his journal, John Steele wrote the following about making and flying that first flag…

The president then appointed me to get up a flag, stars and stripes, to hoist at the mast head.  He also gave me 1-½ yards of domestic and Sidney Carter gave me an old red shirt; accordingly I went to work and with the assistance of Brother Hulett and Brother Foster, I made the flag.  Brother Foster gave me a piece of blue jeans, which served for the corner piece and we cut out 18 stars, 9 on a side, with a large eight-point star in the center representing Deseret.

The settlers applied for statehood in 1849 under the name Deseret, a word in the language of the Jaredites from the Book of Mormon meaning “honeybee” and signifying industriousness.  But the petition was rejected by the U.S. Congress because of the vast size of the relatively unpopulated area.  Instead, the federal government created the Utah Territory and, in 1896, the Utah Territory gained statehood as Utah.

Purchase Your Flag Here

You will receive a 3′ x 5′ nylon replica of the 1855 flag that has been recently flown at the Old Fort.  You’ll also receive a copy of John Steele’s journal entries about the flag, and a Certificate of Authenticity that lists the day that your flag was flown.

Cost: $145

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Your flag and certificate will be sent via USPS Priority Mail.  We regret that we cannot process international orders.

Please allow 3 to 4 weeks for delivery.
Bradley Giles - Sunset at the Las Vegas Mormon Fort, 1857

Sunset at the Las Vegas Mormon Fort, 1857

Bradley Giles is a listed fine artist with over 30 years of experience creating custom art for museums and private residential environments.

Even with a degree in commercial art, for the most part he is a self-taught artist, drawing inspiration for his techniques from many master painters.

You can learn more about him on his website.

Mr. Giles’ original painting of Sunset at the Las Vegas Mormon Fort, 1857 was acquired by Friends of the Fort with a grant from the Las Vegas Centennial Commission in 2017.  You can own a signed copy of the painting (known as a Giclee in the fine-art world) to grace the walls of your own space.

Purchase Your Print Here

You will receive a 26″ x 12″ Giclee (high-resolution, wide gamut) print of the original painting, signed by the artist.  A Giclee is the highest-resolution and the clearest possible image that you can get of a fine art painting reproduction.  You will be astounded at the vibrant colors and detail.

Cost: $175

Purchase Your Print Now

Your fine art print will be sent via USPS Priority Mail.  We regret that we cannot process international orders.

Only ONE (1) print remains of this limited-edition print.  Act NOW.

Please allow 7 to 10 days for delivery.