The new 2012 feature exhibit for the Heritage Museum is titled “My Favorite Teacher.” This exhibit highlights the beginnings of formal education in Northern Davis County. It traces the evolution of the log cabin, one-room, and multi-grade schools of Layton and Kaysville. It also takes a look at the Protestant Mission School that operated in the area from 1880 through the 1920s, and it celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Davis County School District.

As a special component of the exhibit, the museum staff asked local citizens to nominate a candidate for the “My Favorite Teacher” section of the exhibit. Pictures of these teachers are on display along with a brief description of their educational accomplishments. Teachers from Layton Elementary, Kaysville Elementary, North Davis Junior High School, and Davis High School are featured.

School artifacts are also on display. These artifacts range from the bricks of early one-room schoolhouses to items used by students on a daily basis. Included are lunchboxes, ink pens, writing slates, textbooks, activity programs, and graduation diplomas.

The museum is open Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is free.