WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY (Washington County, Utah)
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
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SPECIFIC EVENTS
Saturday-Saturday, 5/4/2013-6/1/2013StoryCorps is partnering with Utah Public Radio to record, preserve,
and share the stories of communities in and around St. George, Utah.
StoryCorps is an independent nonprofit whose mission is to provide Americans
of all backgrounds and beliefs with the opportunity to record, share, and
preserve the stories of their lives. Each conversation is recorded on a free CD,
and is preserved at the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress.
A few of the most interesting ones are broadcast of Public Radio.
For the more information or to register, click here
Saturday, 5/25/2013, 9:15 am - 1:30 pm
Washington County Historical Society Field Trip
to the Hurricane Mesa Test Facility (HMTF).
Anyone interested in going must sign up by Sunday, May 19.
The trip will be limited to the first 30 people to sign up.
Kids under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Sign up with Eric Fleming at coyoteemf1@gmail.com or (435)879-1161.
An optional lunch can be purchased (must sign up in advance) for $4.00
and will include Nebraska brats (the best), cole slaw, bush beans,
sauerkraut, buns, potato salad, and water.
Or bring your own sack lunch and drink.
Meet for carpools at the Hurricane Community Center,
63 South 100 West in Hurricane at 9:15 am.
A Photo ID (drivers license, passport, etc.) will be required
to enter the site. Cameras are allowed and bug spray is advised.
**** UPDATE: THIS TRIP IS FULL - MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PEOPLE ARE SIGNED UP ****
Wednesday, 5/29/2013, 10:00 - 12:00 am
Washington County Historical Society Board Meeting
Anyone is welcome to attend
Downstairs at the St. George Library,
88 West 100 South, St George
Community Room A
Friday-Sunday, 5/31/2013-6/2/2013
Old Spanish Trail Association (OSTA) National Conference
In Cortez, Colorado near Mesa Verde
For further information or registration, click here.
Saturday-Saturday, 6/15-22/2013
75th Anniversary Celebration of the Pioneer McQuarrie Memorial Museum
Special events and activities will be held at the museum for local residents
and visitors to become acquainted with many of the original individuals who
helped to make St. George the beautiful city we now enjoy.
The museum is located at 145 North 100 East in St. George.
For further information, contact Jeanine Vander Bruggen at garyvb44@aol.com or (435)574-0307.
Monday, 6/17/2013, 6:30 pm
Reenactment of the original dedication of the Pioneer McQuarrie Memorial Museum
Will be held on the front lawn of the museum at 145 North 100 East in St. George
For further information, contact Jeanine Vander Bruggen at garyvb44@aol.com or (435)574-0307.
Friday, 6/21/2013, 9:00 am
Walk Washington County - Ivins
Part of the CareCentennial series of exploration events.
Walk the Toe Trail with Ivins Mayor Chris Hart.
Meet at the Toe Trail at Tuacahn.
For further information, see http://www.carecentennial.org/walks.php or call (435)251-3629.
Monday, 7/8/2013, 7:00 pm
Walk Washington County - CareCentennial Walk
Part of the CareCentennial series of exploration events.
The walk will be highlighting the historic healthcare locations
in our area as part of our birthday celebration!
Meet at the St. George Town Square.
For further information, see http://www.carecentennial.org/walks.php or call (435)251-3629.
Saturday, 8/24/2013, 10:00 am
Walk Washington County - Enterprise
Part of the CareCentennial series of exploration events.
Join Enterprise Mayor Lee Bracken for a walk in conjunction with CornFest.
Meet at the Enterprise Elementary School, 216 South 100 East in Enterprise UT.
For further information, see http://www.carecentennial.org/walks.php or call (435)251-3629.
Wednesday, 9/25/2013, 7:00 pm
Walk Washington County - Santa Clara
Part of the CareCentennial series of exploration events.
This walk will be led by Santa Clara Mayor Rosenberg and will kick off Swiss Days.
Meet at the Santa Clara Town Hall, 2721 W. Santa Clara Drive, Santa Clara UT.
For further information, see http://www.carecentennial.org/walks.php or call (435)251-3629.
Saturday, 10/12/2013, 9:00 am
Walk Washington County - Leeds
Part of the CareCentennial series of exploration events.
Walk with Leeds Mayor Alan Roberts.
Meet at TBD.
For further information, see http://www.carecentennial.org/walks.php or call (435)251-3629.
Friday, 11/29/2013, 10:00 am
Walk Washington County - Toquerville
Part of the CareCentennial series of exploration events.
Walk with Toquerville Mayor Darrin LeFevre.
Meet at the Toquerville Town Hall, 41 E Old Church Road, Toquerville UT.
For further information, see http://www.carecentennial.org/walks.php or call (435)251-3629.
Saturday, 12/7/2013, 1:00 pm
Walk Washington County - LaVerkin
Part of the CareCentennial series of exploration events.
Walk with LaVerkin Mayor Karl Wilson as part of La Verkin's Winter Fest.
Meet at the LaVerkin Town Hall, 435 N. Main, LaVerkin UT.
For further information, see http://www.carecentennial.org/walks.php or call (435)251-3629.
Wednesday, 3/26/2014, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
31st Annual Juanita Brooks Lecture
Subject TBD
Historic St. George Tabernacle,
18 S. Main Street, St George
This program is free, dress is casual, and everyone in invited.
An elevator and access for those with disabilities
are available at the Tabernacle west entrance.
REPEATING EVENTS
Fridays, September-AprilD/ASIA Brown Bag Lecture
Each Friday, these noontime lectures are hosted at the Interagency Information
Center located at 345 E. Riverside Drive in St. George. Programs begin at
noon and last for one hour, and attendees are welcome to bring a sack lunch
while enjoying the presentations. Admission is free, but space is limited
for this popular lecture series. To reserve a seat, obtain tickets in
advance either at the Interagency Visitor Center or by calling (435)688-3200.
Interagency Visitor Center
345 E. Riverside Dr.
St. George, UT 84770
(435)688-3200
First Tuesday of September, November, January, March, and May
(every odd numbered month, except summer), 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Tres Trails Chapter (Washington County)
of the Old Spanish Trail Association bi-monthly business meeting.
Downstairs at the St. George Library,
88 West 100 South, St George
For information, contact Dr. Leo Lyman, lionman011@gmail.com
First Saturday of October, December, February, and April
(every even numbered month, except summer)
Tres Trails Chapter (Washington County)
of the Old Spanish Trail Association bi-monthly field trip.
For information, contact Dr. Leo Lyman, lionman011@gmail.com
Third Thursday of Each Month, 7:00 pm
Washington City Historical Society Lecture Meeting
Historic Relief Society Building
100 W. Telegraph St.
Washington, UT
For information, contact Kelly Paxman at kpaxman@skyviewmail.com
Last Wednesday of Each Month, September - May, 10:00 - 12:00 am
Washington County Historical Society Board Meeting
Downstairs at the St. George Library,
88 West 100 South, St George
Last Thursday of Each Month, 7:00 pm
Fort Harmony Lecture Series
New Harmony Library