WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY (Washington County, Utah)
CALENDAR OF PAST EVENTS
(for the year 2015)
PAST EVENTS
Jump to endFriday, 1/2/2015
No D/ASIA Brown Bag Program this week
Friday, 1/9/2015, Noon - 1:00 pm
D/ASIA Brown Bag Program
Join us in celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Grand Canyon
Parashant National Monument. National Park Service
Monument Superintendent, Rosie Pepito, will discuss
the history and current projects on the Monument.
Interagency Visitor Center
345 E. Riverside Dr.
St. George, UT 84790
(435)688-3200
Reserve free tickets at the Visitor Center or call (435)688-3200
to reserved one of the 80 seats per session.
Monday, 1/12/2015, 2:00 - 2:50 pm
ICL Class: History of Washington County
taught by Dr. Doug Alder
The subject will be the land below the Great Basin, the Native Americans,
and the coming of Americans to the West.
At the Dunford Auditorium on the Dixie State University campus.
For ICL membership and other information, see the ICL website,
http://www.dixie.edu/com/icl.
Friday, 1/16/2015, Noon - 1:00 pm
D/ASIA Brown Bag Program
Ethan McIntyre, Physical Scientist for the Grand Canyon Parashant
National Monument, will talk about what a fantastic natural
laboratory the Monument is and new and exciting discoveries.
Interagency Visitor Center
345 E. Riverside Dr.
St. George, UT 84790
(435)688-3200
Reserve free tickets at the Visitor Center or call (435)688-3200
to reserved one of the 80 seats per session.
Tuesday, 1/20/2015, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Tres Trails Chapter (Washington County)
of the Old Spanish Trail Association bi-monthly meeting.
Pres. Leo Lyman will speak on the freight wagon road built between 1866 and 1869
from Santa Clara, over Bulldog Pass, down the Beaver Dam Mountains southwest,
then straight west from just south of Castle Cliffs toward the Muddy River.
This road finally bypassed the Virgin Hill, but necessitated each wagon
carrying all of the water man and animals needed to get to the Muddy River.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Large meeting room near the front entrance of the Washington Library,
225 North 300 East, Washington (just west of the cemetery)
For information, contact Dr. Leo Lyman, lionman011@gmail.com
Friday, 1/23/2015, Noon - 1:00 pm
D/ASIA Brown Bag Program
David Van Alfen, Archeologist for the Grand Canyon Parashant
National Monument, will discuss early Native American
habitation on Mt. Trumbull and the Arizona Strip.
Interagency Visitor Center
345 E. Riverside Dr.
St. George, UT 84790
(435)688-3200
Reserve free tickets at the Visitor Center or call (435)688-3200
to reserved one of the 80 seats per session.
Monday, 1/26/2015, 2:00 - 2:50 pm
ICL Class: History of Washington County
taught by Dr. Doug Alder
This class will deal with the Explorers to the region, the Village System,
and the early settlements in the county.
Based on Chapter 2 of Dr. Alder's History of Washington County book.
At the Dunford Auditorium on the Dixie State University campus.
For ICL membership and other information, see the ICL website,
http://www.dixie.edu/com/icl.
Wednesday, 1/28/2015, 10:00 - 12:00 am
Washington County Historical Society Board Meeting
Anyone is welcome to attend
Downstairs (Community Room A) at the St. George Library,
88 West 100 South, St George
Friday, 1/30/2015, Noon - 1:00 pm
D/ASIA Brown Bag Program
Got four wheels and nowhere to go? Milt Thompson of
Dixie Four Wheel Drive will have answers and suggestions.
Interagency Visitor Center
345 E. Riverside Dr.
St. George, UT 84790
(435)688-3200
Reserve free tickets at the Visitor Center or call (435)688-3200
to reserved one of the 80 seats per session.
Monday, 2/2/2015, 2:00 - 2:50 pm
ICL Class: History of Washington County
taught by Dr. Doug Alder
Subject: Sinking Roots, Stability and Isolation.
Based on Chapters 3 & 4 of Dr. Alder's History of Washington County book.
At the Dunford Auditorium on the Dixie State University campus.
For ICL membership and other information, see the ICL website,
http://www.dixie.edu/com/icl.
Friday, 2/6/2015, Noon - 1:00 pm
D/ASIA Brown Bag Program
Ted Wilson, Executive Director Utah Clean Air (UCAIR) discusses clean
air issues through out Utah. Ted is a former; Environmental Adviser to
Utah Governor Gary Herbert, Director of the Hinkley Institute of Politics
University of Utah, Mayor of Salt Lake City and world renown Climbing Bum.
Interagency Visitor Center
345 E. Riverside Dr.
St. George, UT 84790
(435)688-3200
Reserve free tickets at the Visitor Center or call (435)688-3200
to reserved one of the 80 seats per session.
Monday, 2/9/2015, 2:00 - 2:50 pm
ICL Class: History of Washington County
taught by Dr. Doug Alder
The subject will be the Mountain Meadows Massacre.
At the Dunford Auditorium on the Dixie State University campus.
For ICL membership and other information, see the ICL website,
http://www.dixie.edu/com/icl.
Friday, 2/13/2015, Noon - 1:00 pm
D/ASIA Brown Bag Program
Scott Florence, former District Manager for the Arizona Strip District,
Arizona BLM. Scott will present a discussion the Washington D.C. office
of the BLM asked him to prepare on wild horse and burrow populations.
In addition as a former District Manager Scott is extremely
knowledgeable about the Arizona Strip.
Interagency Visitor Center
345 E. Riverside Dr.
St. George, UT 84790
(435)688-3200
Reserve free tickets at the Visitor Center or call (435)688-3200
to reserved one of the 80 seats per session.
Monday, 2/16/2015, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm (also 2/21/2015)
Stagecoach Lecture at the Historic Cosmopolitan
This lecture will tell you all you ever wanted to know about the Stagecoaches
that helped to connect the West during the Mining era!
* Stage Robberies and Stories
* Wells Fargo Express and Butterfield Overland Mail Routes
* How the Stagecoaches were Built, and How they Operated
$2.00 donation at the door. Please RSVP (435)879-2254 (space limited)
At the old Cosmopolitan Restaurant building in Silver Reef
(next door to the Silver Reef Museum)
Thursday, 2/19/2015, 4:00 pm
Utah Division of State History Special Event: A Conversation with Historians on Their Craft
The Utah Historical Quarterly invites you to free-ranging panel discussion where we will
hear stories of historians plying the craft, tackling complex and often controversial topics,
and seeking meaning and significance in events bygone. The panel will be moderated
by Brad Westwood, director of State History, the panel will include:
- Amber D'Ambrosio - Special Collections Librarian, Dixie State University Library
- Edward Leo Lyman - Emeritus Professor of History, Victor Valley College (CA)
- Mark Miller - Professor of History and Department Chair, Southern Utah University
- Jedediah Rogers - Senior State Historian and co-managing editor of the Utah Historical Quarterly
- Richard Saunders, Dean of Library Services, Southern Utah University's Gerald R. Sherratt Library
This session is free and open to the public
Upstairs at the Old County Courthouse
97 East St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah
For a flyer, click here.
Thursday, 2/19/2015, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Washington City Historical Society Lecture Meeting
Guest speakers will be Sharlene Gordon and Leo Tobler who will talking abour their Tobler ancestors
who joined the LDS Church in Switzerland and came to America. They traveled to Salt Lake and
eventually to Dixie from there. Knowing Leo and Sharlene, it will be fun to hear what they have to say.
Historic Relief Society Building
100 W. Telegraph St.
Washington, Utah
For information, contact Kelly Paxman at kelly.paxman@yahoo.com
Friday, 2/20/2015, Noon - 1:00 pm
D/ASIA Brown Bag Program
Robert Houston is the current Mayor of Kanab, Utah. Robert will discuss
a variety of topics including: Legends Of The West Festival,
restoration of the Paria movie set, and the history of Kanab.
Interagency Visitor Center
345 E. Riverside Dr.
St. George, UT 84790
(435)688-3200
Reserve free tickets at the Visitor Center or call (435)688-3200
to reserved one of the 80 seats per session.
Saturday, 2/21/2015, 9:00 am - 1130
Washington County Historical Society Field Trip
Let's got looking for oil in the pages of history.
We will look for remnants of the oil boom that started in 1907
in Washington County, including the site of the well explosion
that killed 10 people on March 6, 1935.
Meet at the Interagency Visitor Center (BLM) parking lot at 9:00 am:
345 E. Riverside Dr. in St. George
Sites are an easy walk from car access.
For a flyer, click here.
Saturday, 2/21/2015, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Stagecoach Lecture at the Historic Cosmopolitan
This lecture will tell you all you ever wanted to know about the Stagecoaches
that helped to connect the West during the Mining era!
* Stage Robberies and Stories
* Wells Fargo Express and Butterfield Overland Mail Routes
* How the Stagecoaches were Built, and How they Operated
$2.00 donation at the door. Please RSVP (435)879-2254 (space limited)
At the old Cosmopolitan Restaurant building in Silver Reef
(next door to the Silver Reef Museum)
Monday, 2/23/2015, 2:00 - 2:50 pm
ICL Class: History of Washington County
taught by Dr. Doug Alder
Subject: Stories, Reflections, Cultural Life.
Based on Chapters 5 & 6 of Dr. Alder's History of Washington County book.
At the Dunford Auditorium on the Dixie State University campus.
For ICL membership and other information, see the ICL website,
http://www.dixie.edu/com/icl.
Wednesday, 2/25/2015, 10:00 - 12:00 am
Washington County Historical Society Board Meeting
Anyone is welcome to attend
Downstairs (Community Room A) at the St. George Library,
88 West 100 South, St George
Friday, 2/27/2015, Noon - 1:00 pm
D/ASIA Brown Bag Program
Latimer Smith is the past president of The Grand Canyon Boatmen Association.
Latimer grew up in two places, Kanab Utah and in the Grand Canyon.
Other than marriage and school he has spent his adult life on rivers
in the United States especially the Grand Canyon.
Interagency Visitor Center
345 E. Riverside Dr.
St. George, UT 84790
(435)688-3200
Reserve free tickets at the Visitor Center or call (435)688-3200
to reserved one of the 80 seats per session.
Friday, 2/27/2015, 7:30 pm
Zion Canyon Field Institute's (ZCFI) Fern and J.L. Crawford Lecture Series
"A Place for Everything: The Organization of Activities in the Prehistoric World"
by David Van Alfen (Archaeologist, Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument)
Structures, like tools, are usually created with a specific purpose in mind, primarily
the organization of activities. However, also much like tools, structures are often
"repurposed" during their lifespan, indicating changes in activity organization
that could have demographic, social, or religious reasons and implications.
We will examine the changes in Virgin Anasazi structures and site organization
over time in order to explore the implications of architectural change.
This lecture will be held at the Canyon Community Center, 126 Lion Boulevard, Springdale.
It is free and open to the public.
For the flyer, click here.
Monday, 3/2/2015, 2:00 - 2:50 pm
ICL Class: History of Washington County
taught by Dr. Doug Alder
Subject: Water.
Based on Chapter 7 of Dr. Alder's History of Washington County book.
At the Dunford Auditorium on the Dixie State University campus.
For ICL membership and other information, see the ICL website,
http://www.dixie.edu/com/icl.
Friday, 3/6/2015, Noon - 1:00 pm
D/ASIA Brown Bag Program
Diana Hawks, Team Lead for Recreation, Wilderness and Cultural Resources
for the Arizona Strip District BLM Office, will kick off Arizona Archeology and
History month with a presentation on information, tips and techniques to help
you get the most out of visiting local archeology sites.
Interagency Visitor Center
345 E. Riverside Dr.
St. George, UT 84790
(435)688-3200
Reserve free tickets at the Visitor Center or call (435)688-3200
to reserved one of the 80 seats per session.
For the flyer, click here.
Friday, 3/13/2015, Noon - 1:00 pm
D/ASIA Brown Bag Program
Eric Fleming, Silver Reef Museum Curator,
will discuss the museum and the town of Silver Reef.
Interagency Visitor Center
345 E. Riverside Dr.
St. George, UT 84790
(435)688-3200
Reserve free tickets at the Visitor Center or call (435)688-3200
to reserved one of the 80 seats per session.
For the flyer, click here.
Sunday, 3/15/2015
63rd Annual Utah History Conference - Call for Papers
Theme: "Deep Roots, Many Voices: Exploring Utah's Multicultural Past".
The conference will be held 10/2/2015 in Salt Lake.
For the call for papers, click here.
Monday, 3/16/2015, 2:00 - 2:50 pm
ICL Class: History of Washington County
taught by Dr. Doug Alder
Subject: Americanization.
Based on Chapters 8 & 9 of Dr. Alder's History of Washington County book.
At the Dunford Auditorium on the Dixie State University campus.
For ICL membership and other information, see the ICL website,
http://www.dixie.edu/com/icl.
Thursday, 3/19/2015, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Washington City Historical Society Lecture Meeting
Guest speaker will be Jerry Anderson (noted local sculptor) who will talk about the statues
he created at the Relief Society building, at the museum, and the military statue in
the park behind the church. He will let us know how each of the statues came about
and a little about them. It should be very interesting and informative too.
Historic Relief Society Building
100 W. Telegraph St.
Washington, Utah
For information, contact Kelly Paxman at kelly.paxman@yahoo.com
Friday, 3/20/2015, Noon - 1:00 pm
D/ASIA Brown Bag Program
Lee Hughes, retired Ecologist for the Arizona Strip District BLM Office,
will discuss plants and ecology of our area.
Interagency Visitor Center
345 E. Riverside Dr.
St. George, UT 84790
(435)688-3200
Reserve free tickets at the Visitor Center or call (435)688-3200
to reserved one of the 80 seats per session.
For the flyer, click here.
Saturday, 3/21/2015, 10:00 am - Noon
Washington County Historical Society Archaeology Field Trip
Meet at the south parking lot of the Dixie Convention Center on south Convention Center Drive.
Look for the group forming at the far south end of the parking lot.
From there we will make our way due south to the St George City Confluence Park.
Bring hat, sun screen, and water.
Monday, 3/23/2015, 2:00 - 2:50 pm
ICL Class: History of Washington County
taught by Dr. Doug Alder
Subject: New Pioneers.
Based on Chapter 10 of Dr. Alder's History of Washington County book.
At the Dunford Auditorium on the Dixie State University campus.
For ICL membership and other information, see the ICL website,
http://www.dixie.edu/com/icl.
Wednesday, 3/25/2015, 10:00 - 12:00 am
Washington County Historical Society Board Meeting
Anyone is welcome to attend
Downstairs (Community Room A) at the St. George Library,
88 West 100 South, St George
Wednesday, 3/25/2015, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
32nd Annual Juanita Brooks Lecture
Subject: "Slick Rock Missions: Jacob Hamblin's
Communitarian Expeditions Across Colorado" by Todd Compton
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.
For the flyer, click here.
Friday, 3/27/2015, Noon - 1:00 pm
D/ASIA Brown Bag Program
The Washington County Historical Society will give a presentation
on the society's goals and current projects.
Interagency Visitor Center
345 E. Riverside Dr.
St. George, UT 84790
(435)688-3200
Reserve free tickets at the Visitor Center or call (435)688-3200
to reserved one of the 80 seats per session.
For the flyer, click here.
Monday, 3/30/2015, 2:00 - 2:50 pm
ICL Class: History of Washington County
taught by Dr. Doug Alder
Subject: Modernization.
Based on Chapter 11 of Dr. Alder's History of Washington County book.
At the Dunford Auditorium on the Dixie State University campus.
For ICL membership and other information, see the ICL website,
http://www.dixie.edu/com/icl.
Thursday, 4/2/2015, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
SUNCLF Archaeology Talk by David Lee from Western Rock Art Research Associates
Researcher and lecturer David Lee will share insights gained from several seasons
of recording Washington County Rock Art, and years of documentation and study
of Western North American and Australian rock art.
At the historic Cosmopolitan Restaurant building in Silver Reef.
(next door to the Silver Reef Museum)
For the flyer, click here.
Friday, 4/3/2015, Noon - 1:00 pm
D/ASIA Brown Bag Program
Janice Hummell will be discussing a book she has compiled of a series of
newspaper columns written by Cloe Bundy for the Washington County News
while Cloe was wintering cattle in Whitmore Canyon.
Interagency Visitor Center
345 E. Riverside Dr.
St. George, UT 84790
(435)688-3200
Reserve free tickets at the Visitor Center or call (435)688-3200
to reserved one of the 80 seats per session.
Monday, 4/6/2015, 2:00 - 2:50 pm
ICL Class: History of Washington County
taught by Dr. Doug Alder
Subject: Growth.
Based on Chapters 12 & 13 of Dr. Alder's History of Washington County book.
At the Dunford Auditorium on the Dixie State University campus.
For ICL membership and other information, see the ICL website,
http://www.dixie.edu/com/icl.
Friday, 4/10/2015, Noon - 1:00 pm
D/ASIA Brown Bag Program
Jason Bulkley, Grand Canyon Parashant National Monument Law Enforcement
Ranger, will discuss OHV regulations on the Monument and the Arizona Strip.
Interagency Visitor Center
345 E. Riverside Dr.
St. George, UT 84790
(435)688-3200
Reserve free tickets at the Visitor Center or call (435)688-3200
to reserved one of the 80 seats per session.
Monday, 4/13/2015, 2:00 - 2:50 pm
ICL Class: History of Washington County
taught by Dr. Doug Alder
Subject: This will be the last session of this class.
At the Dunford Auditorium on the Dixie State University campus.
For ICL membership and other information, see the ICL website,
http://www.dixie.edu/com/icl.
Friday, 4/17/2015, Noon - 1:00 pm
D/ASIA Brown Bag Program
Mike Small, Wildlife Specialist for the Arizona Strip (retired), will speak
on the initial and subsequent California Condor releases. Mike is also
a big game hunter and is knowledgeable on big game on The Strip.
Interagency Visitor Center
345 E. Riverside Dr.
St. George, UT 84790
(435)688-3200
Reserve free tickets at the Visitor Center or call (435)688-3200
to reserved one of the 80 seats per session.
Saturday, 4/18/2015, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Washington County Historical Society Field Trip
The Santa Clara Historical Society Museum (Expansion) will be open
from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm in the basement of the Santa Clara Town Hall.
From 1:00 to 3:00 pm, native American style flute players will be playing
in the Santa Clara Arboretum. A botanist will be on hand to discuss
the historical and prehistorical uses of native plants; trail maps
will be available. Park and enter the arboretum on Lava Cove Drive,
Santa Clara, and watch for signs. Rest rooms and parking are also
available on Little League Drive.
Monday, 4/20/2015, 4:00 - 7:00 pm
National Park Open House at the Dixie Center
In celebration of National Parks Week, this informal open house will provide
exhibits and the opportunity to meet people from Zion National Park,
Pipe Spring National Monument, and Cedar Breaks National Monument.
Attendance is free and you can come and go as you please.
For more information, click here.
Friday, 4/24/2015, Noon - 1:00 pm
D/ASIA Brown Bag Program
Meet the Board of Directors for the Dixie Arizona Strip Interpretive Association
(D/ASIA) and see what a diverse group they are.
Interagency Visitor Center
345 E. Riverside Dr.
St. George, UT 84790
(435)688-3200
Reserve free tickets at the Visitor Center or call (435)688-3200
to reserved one of the 80 seats per session.
Saturday, 4/25/2015, 10:00 am
Silver Reef talk by Mike Empey: "Stories from the Rockpile"
Before it was named Silver Reef, the place was known by locals & miners
as "The Rockpile". Mike, a noted author & historian, will give a glimpse
into everyday life during the early days at "The Rockpile".
The talk will start at 10:00 am in the old Cosmopolitan Restaurant.
building in Silver Reef.
The program is free but a donation of $2.00 would be appreciated.
For the flyer, click here.
Saturday, 4/25/2015, 10:00 am - Noon
Santa Clara Arbor Day Celebration
Come to a family fun event to celebrate Utah's newest Heritage Trees:
Eighteen historic sycamores on Santa Clara Drive!
Learn the fascinating history of our community's trees.
Free: trees, food, fun, games, and face painting.
At Heritage Square, 3020 Santa Clara Drive, Santa Clara
For the flyer, click here.
Saturday, 4/25/2015, 7:00 pm
Benefit Concert for the Historic Virgin Meeting House
The 3hattrio (Hal Cannon, Eli Wrankle & Greg Istock) will perform
the inaugural musical event in this newly renovated hall.
All proceeds will benefit landscaping and an outdoor dance floor
for the Virgin Heritage Square.
At the Historic Virgin Meeting House
South Mill Street, Virgin, Utah.
Suggested donation is $10 per person or $15 per family.
For the flyer, click here.
Saturday-Saturday, 4/25/2015-5/9/2015
Cotton Days in Washington City
For information, see the Cotton Days website, http://www.cottondays.org
or call Marcia Whitney at (435)656-6360 ext 7204.
Sunday, 4/26/2015, 6:00 pm
Fireside at the Washington City Museum put on by the Nisson Family
Come and enjoy historic photographs of Washington City heritage presented by
the Washington City Historic Society. For more information, please contact
Sherrie Reeder at (435)229-5239.
Tuesday, 4/28/2015, 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Historical Society Ice Cream Social
Enjoy an ice cream social and wagon rides to historical sites such as the
Covington Home, Adair Springs, and Cotton Mill. For more information, contact
George Staheli with the Washington City Historical Society at (435)673-3085.
Wednesday, 4/29/2015, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
D/ASIA Field Trip to the Mt. Trumbull School House
Sally & Orval Bundy will reminess and answer questions about the school.
Sally taught there (eight grades in one room).
Orval attended school there and still ranches in the area.
Meet at the Interagency Visitor Center at 9:00 am
345 E. Riverside Dr.
St. George, UT 84790
(435)688-3200
Reservations are required and the cost is $10.00 per person which includes lunch.
Carpools will be formed for the approximately 2-hour drive on
graded dirt & gravel. High clearance vehicles are recommended.
For the flyer, click here.
Wednesday, 4/29/2015, 10:00 - 12:00 am
Washington County Historical Society Board Meeting
Anyone is welcome to attend
Downstairs (Community Room A) at the St. George Library,
88 West 100 South, St George
Saturday, 5/9/2015, 9:00 am - ???
Washington County Historical Society Field Trip to Modena
Phil & Judy Tuckett will lead us on a special field trip to Modena,
the railhead and gateway to the rest of the world for residents of
Utah's Dixie for generations. Only a 65-mile wagon ride over poor roads
away, at Modena you got your ticket to anywhere that mattered.
Anyone is welcome to come along. This should be a very interesting trip.
Meet at the Interagency Visitor Center (BLM) parking lot at 9:00 am
345 E. Riverside Dr. in St. George
For the flyer, click here.
Saturday, 5/9/2015 8:30 and 10:00 am
Silver Reef Archaeology Lecture by Dr. Robert L. Schuyler of the University of Pennsylvania
There will be a walking tour of Silver Reef at 8:30 am followed by a 10:00 am lecture
on the archaeological work on the site and the history of Silver Reef.
Reservations are required and there is a suggested donation of $2 per person.
Contact the Silver Reef Museum at Museum@SilverReef.org or (435)879-2254.
Meet for the walk at the Silver Reef Museum. The lecture will be at the Cosmopolitan.
Monday, 5/11/2015, 7:00 pm
Santa Clara Historical Museum Demonstration of the Art of Paper-Cutting
Early Swiss pioneers brough the art of paper-cutting to Santa Clara.
Randell McGee, internationally recognized performer, teacher, and artist
will demonstrate the "magical" art of paper-cutting and will allow you
to try it yourself.
This activity is free and open to the public.
At the Santa Clara Town Hall, 2603 Santa Clara Drive in Santa Clara.
For the flyer, click here.
Wednesday-Friday, 5/13-15/2015
Arizona Historic Preservation Conference: "Paths to Preservation"
The goal of the conference is to bring together preservationists from around
the Southwest to exchange ideas and success stories, to share perspectives
and solutions to preservation issues, and to foster cooperation between
diverse preservation communities.
Flagstaff, Arizona
For more information, see the conference website, http://azpreservation.com.
Saturday, 5/16/2015 8:30 and 10:00 am
Silver Reef Archaeology Lecture by Dr. Robert L. Schuyler of the University of Pennsylvania
There will be a walking tour of Silver Reef at 8:30 am followed by a 10:00 am lecture
on the archaeological work on the site and the history of Silver Reef.
Reservations are required and there is a suggested donation of $2 per person.
Contact the Silver Reef Museum at Museum@SilverReef.org or (435)879-2254.
Meet for the walk at the Silver Reef Museum. The lecture will be at the Cosmopolitan.
Saturday, 5/23/2015 Noon and 4:00 pm *** POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER ***
Old Spanish Trail Association (OSTA) Field Trip
William B. Smart, co-author of "Over The Rim: The Parley P. Pratt Exploring Expedition to
Southern Utah, 1849-50", will speak on that subject; then travel over some of the trails with him.
Parts of the tour will require 4-wheel drive vehicles, but those sections can be bypassed.
There will be other OSTA members attending from Sevier, Wayne, and Emery counties.
Meet at the LDS Church in Orderville. Sunday clothing not expected as long as what we wear is clean.
For more information, contact Dr. Leo Lyman, at lionman011@gmail.com or (435)879-2345
Wednesday, 5/27/2015, 10:00 - 12:00 am
Washington County Historical Society Board Meeting
Anyone is welcome to attend
Downstairs (Community Room A) at the St. George Library,
88 West 100 South, St George
Wednesday, 5/27/2015, 6:00 pm
Lecture by Paul Taylor at St George Public Library
Taylor will talk about his research on the solar interactions with the
petroglyphs in Santa Clara on Land Hill. If you go you will learn a lot!
Anyone is welcome to attend
At the St. George Library,
88 West 100 South, St George
Thursday, 6/11/2015, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
D/ASIA Field Trip to the D.I. Ranch Near Motoqua
The D.I. Ranch has a long and colorful history. It was owned by
reputed mob boss, Moe Dalitz. The current owner and the
former ranch foreman have agreed to give us a tour and
tell some of the stories about the place.
Reservations are required with a $10.00 fee which will include lunch.
For details, click here for the flyer.
Saturday, 6/20/2015, 10:00 am
Silver Reef talk by Gary Dixon: "Custer's Last Stand"
Dixon will talk about Custer's stand at the Little Bighorm.
The talk will start at 10:00 am in the old Cosmopolitan Restaurant.
building in Silver Reef.
The program is free but a donation of $2.00 is suggested.
Reservations are greatly appreciated and can be made by calling or emailing
the Silver Reef Museum at (435)879-2254 or Museum@SilverReef.org.
For the flyer, click here.
Thursday-Saturday, 7/2-4/2015
70th Annual Gunlock Rodeo
Friday, 7/10/2015, 9:00 - 11:00 pm
Star Party at the Silver Reef Museum Presented by the St. George Astronomy Group (SGAG)
The SGAG will have a short presentation in the Cosmopolitan Building
followed by a telescope viewing of the night sky.
For more information, click here for the flyer.
Saturday, 7/18/2015, 10:00 am
Leo Lyman Presentation in Circleville UT
Some interested people in Piute County have asked Leo Lyman to present some
of his findings about the Circleville Massacre of up to twenty Paiute men,
women and children in 1866, during the Black Hawk War.
All who are interested are welcome to attend.
At the L.D.S. Chapel in Circleville. Clean every-day clothes are acceptable.
For more information, contact Dr. Leo Lyman, lionman011@gmail.com
Saturday, 7/18/2015, 12:00 noon
Old Spanish Trail Association (OSTA) Sponsored Lecture in Circleville UT
on the Parley P. Pratt Exploration Expedition of 1849-1850
At the L.D.S. Chapel in Circleville. Clean every-day clothes are acceptable.
William Smart, author of a book on the expedition, will talk about the expedition
with a focus on the difficult late December days in the snow
on Circleville Mountain at the end of 1849.
After the lecture, the group will caravan (in 4 wheel drive vehicles) southward,
then west along the route the expedition is believed to have taken,
seeking some of the historic marks that may be still seen on the way
(those finishing this will get on Interstate 15 at exit 100).
The public is welcome at this event, understanding OSTA has no liability
for non-members' accidents on the tour.
For more information, contact Dr. Leo Lyman, lionman011@gmail.com
Saturday, 7/25/2015, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Pine Valley Heritage Day
There will be buggy and wagon rides, pioneer crafts, demonstrations, games, story telling,
music, and food. This year's addition will be historic site/home tour by wagon
with Fred Pendleton sharing the history of each site.
Bring lawn chairs or blankets for picnicking.
At the Pine Valley Heritage Center, 100 E. Main St. in Pine Valley
For more details, click here. *** Large file - may take a while to load ***
Saturday, 7/25/2015, 6:00 pm
Second Annual Historic Trails Encampment at Iron Springs (Iron County)
This family oriented event will include an introduction to the historic trails of Southern Utah.
There will be free campfire programs, educational exhibits, period demonstrations, and
free campfire weenie roasting/marshmallow toasting for children under the age of 12.
This event is free to all persons. The location is approximately 8 miles west of Cedar City
on Highway 56, and then north along the Iron County Land Fill road for 3 miles.
For more details, click here.
Thursday, 8/20/2015, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
D/ASIA Field Trip to the Black Mountain Fire Lookout Tower
This is one of the last remaining lookouts in the country.
Jerry Empey, who spent several years working there, will lead the group.
D/ASIA will provide a lunch for $10.
This trip will be limited to 25 people with priority given to D/ASIA members.
High clearance vehicles are required (no cars or vans).
The trip will begin and end at the Public Lands Information Center,
345 E. Riverside Drive, St George
Reservations can be made at the Information Center or by calling (435)688-3200.
For the flyer, click here.
Wednesday, 8/26/2015, 10:00 am - noon
Washington County Historical Society Board Meeting
Anyone is welcome to attend
Downstairs (Community Room A) at the St. George Library,
88 West 100 South, St George
Thursday-Saturday, 8/27-29/2015
Western Legends in Kanab
There are a variety of vendors and information booths that make it well worth the visit.
The parade takes place on Saturday.
For more information, click here.
Saturday, 8/29/2015, 9:00 am
Mayor's Walk in Enterprise
Mayor Bracken will lead the walk and you can also enjoy the Cornfest that day.
Meet at the parking lot behind LDS Church, 50 South Center Street in Enterprise.
Saturday, 9/5/2015, 10:00 am (after the parade)
Mayor's Walk in Hurricane
Mayor Bramell will lead the walk and you can also enjoy the Peach Days activities.
Meet at the Hurricane Community Center, 63 South 100 West in Hurricane.
Saturday, 9/5/2015, 10:00 am (after the parade)
Mayor's Walk in Hurricane
Mayor Bramell will lead the walk and you can also enjoy the Peach Days activities.
Meet at the Hurricane Community Center, 63 South 100 West in Hurricane.
Friday-Saturday, 9/11-12/2015, 5:00-11:00 pm (Fri.) and 10:00 am - 11:00 pm, (Sat.)
Wild West Days in Leeds and at the Silver Reef Museum
There will be a Pony Express Ride; Tombstone Tours of the old Silver Reef Cemeteries;
Live Fiddling, Bluegrass, and Country Music; an Evening Play on Stage;
Horseshoes; Pioneer Corner; Dancing; Children's Games; Candy Cannon;
Bubble Cannon; History Lecture; Shootout; Vendors; and More.
For the flyer, click here.
Thursday, 9/17/2015, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Washington City Historical Society Lecture Meeting
Kelly Paxman and his sister, Laura Cooper, are going to talk about the Westover
and Paxman families, who are their ancestors that helped settle Washington.
Historic Relief Society Building
100 W. Telegraph St.
Washington, Utah
For information, contact Kelly Paxman at kelly.paxman@yahoo.com
Thursday-Sunday, 9/17-20/2015
Three Trails Conference 2015 in Santa Fe NM
A joint conference of the Old Spanish Trail Association (OSTA),
Santa Fe Trail Association (SFTA), and
El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro Trail Association (CARTA)
For more information, click here.
Friday, 9/18/2015, 6:00 pm
Mayor's Walk in Ivins
Mayor Hart will lead the walk and you can also enjoy the Heritage Days activities.
Meet at the Ivins City Park, 100 North Main in Ivins.
Saturday, 9/19/2015
Washington County Historical Society Field Trip to Toquerville
We will visit the site of and learn about one of the first murders in the county.
In this tragic event, Richard Fryer, a founding pioneer of Toquerville and a
well-loved musician and teacher, in a fit of rage killed his neighbor and then
his own wife and baby. Later that same day, Richard was killed in a shoot-out
with the sheriff. Other historical sites in Toquerville will also be visited.
Meet at the Public Lands Information Center (BLM) parking lot at 9:00 am,
345 E. Riverside Drive, St George; or at the
Toquerville LDS Church parking lot at 9:30 am,
63 N. Toquerville Blvd., Toquerville.
For the flyer, click here.
Thursday, 9/24/2015, 5:30 pm
Mayor's Walk in Santa Clara
Mayor Rosenberg will lead the walk and you can also enjoy the Swiss Days activities.
Meet at the City Hall, 2603 Santa Clara Drive (East Grounds) in Santa Clara.
Wednesday, 9/30/2015, 10:00 am - noon
Washington County Historical Society Board Meeting
Anyone is welcome to attend
Upstairs at the Old County Courthouse,
97 East St. George Blvd., St George UT 84770
Note: Temporary location for September, October, and November
Friday, 10/2/2015
63rd Annual Utah History Conference
Theme: "Deep Roots, Many Voices: Exploring Utah's Multicultural Past".
Location and further information TBD.
For the call for papers, click here.
Saturday, 10/3/2015, 8:00 am
Mayor's Walk in St. George
Mayor Pike will lead the walk and you can also enjoy the St. George Marathon.
Meet at the Sandtown (Bluff Street) Park Gazebo, 600 North Bluff Street in St. George.
Monday, 10/5/2015, Noon - 1:00 pm
Colleagues of Dixie State University Meeting
WCHS president, Richard Kohler, will give a presentation about the original homes of
St. George, and talk about his book, "A Little Piece of Zion: The St. George Town Lot."
There will be time after the presentation for a few questions.
At the Taylor Health Sciences Center auditorium,
1526 Medical Center Drive, St. George
Main Floor, Room 156
Everyone is welcome and admission is free
For more information, click here.
Friday, 10/9/2015, Noon - 1:00 pm
D/ASIA Brown Bag Program
Professor Edward Leo Lyman; Historian, Author, Lecturer and Educator has authored
many publications on southern Utah and it peoples. If you have any questions on the
history of this area this is your chance. Be prepared to be informed and entertained.
Interagency Visitor Center Conference Room
345 E. Riverside Dr.
St. George, UT 84790
Reserve free tickets at the Visitor Center or call (435)688-3200
to reserved one of the 80 seats per session.
Friday, 10/9/2015, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Friday Evening History Lecture at the St. George Tabernacle
Subject: "The Cause of Righteousness or Why Race Matters in LDS History"
by Russell Stevenson. For details on this program, click here.
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.
Saturday, 10/10/2015, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
New Harmony Apple Festival
This event is free, but with fund-raising options for the New Harmony Volunteer Fire Department.
While there, take the opportunity to visit the historic sites in New Harmony.
For more information, click here.
Saturday, 10/10/2015, 2:00 pm
Old Spanish Trail Car Caravan Tour
Al Matheson will lead a free car tour of Spanish Trail sites in Iron County.
The car tour starts at the Main Street Park Lions Pavilion in Cedar City
and will end at Iron Springs for the chuck wagon dinner (see below).
For the flyer, click here.
Saturday, 10/10/2015, 5:00 pm
Chuck Wagon Dinner in Iron Springs (outside of Cedar City)
In addition to the dinner, there will be buggy and wagon rides available.
This activity is in conjunction with the Spanish Trail Car Caravan Tour (above)
but it is not necessary to take the car tour to participate in the dinner.
$15; Reservations are due by Thursday, October 8.
For the flyer, click here.
Thursday, 10/15/2015, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Washington City Historical Society Lecture Meeting
Lenny Wilcox Brinkerhoff will talk about her ancestor, John. D. Lee.
She will also talk a little bit about Mountain Meadow.
Historic Relief Society Building
100 W. Telegraph St.
Washington UT 84780
For information, contact Kelly Paxman at kelly.paxman@yahoo.com or (435)680-1407
Friday, 10/16/2015, Noon - 1:00 pm
D/ASIA Brown Bag Program
Kendra Thomas; hard working BLM Reality Specialist, past "go to" person for the BLM
St. George Field Office, Rodeo Queen and brand new mother. Kendra's presentation
will be on rodeo; the events, how they came to be, how they are scored and her
most exciting moments.
Interagency Visitor Center Conference Room
345 E. Riverside Dr.
St. George, UT 84790
Reserve free tickets at the Visitor Center or call (435)688-3200
to reserved one of the 80 seats per session.
Thursday, 10/22/2015, 9:00 am - ???
BLM Field Trip to Grafton
Will take Hwy 56 to Apple Valley. Then the backcountry byway past Gooseberry Mesa,
down to Grafton, and then back via Rockville and Hwy 9. We will make stops at
Gooseberry Mesa, the Grafton Cemetery, Grafton (lunch), and the old Grafton Bridge.
Meet at the Interagency Visitor Center Parking Lot
345 E. Riverside Dr.
St. George, UT 84790
High clearance vehicles strongly recommended
Reserve $10 tickets (includes lunch) at the Visitor Center or call (435)688-3200
Friday, 10/23/2015, Noon - 1:00 pm
D/ASIA Brown Bag Program
A National Park Interpreter on the attractions of Zion National Park
and its growing visitation.
Interagency Visitor Center Conference Room
345 E. Riverside Dr.
St. George, UT 84790
Reserve free tickets at the Visitor Center or call (435)688-3200
to reserved one of the 80 seats per session.
Friday, 10/23/2015, 6:30 - ??? pm
Washington City Historical Society Fund Raiser Evening
The evening will begin with live entertainment. There will be a silent auction.
And a good dinner will be included with the $20 admission.
Cotton Town Village
25 North 300 West, Washington UT 84780
For reservations, call Don Young at (435)656-1590, George Staheli at (435)628-1077,
Ron Romney at (435)627-9587, or Kelly Paxman at (435)673-5256.
Saturday, 10/24/2015, 5:00 pm
Ghost Night at Silver Reef; Presentation in the Cosmopolitan
The old residents return from the grave to tell their stories about life in
Silver Reef over 125 years ago. Light refreshments will be served.
$5 with reservations; $7 without; free to Silver Reef Museum members (but still need reservations);
Patron, Sponsor, and Life Time members can bring up to two guests free.
For reservations contact the Museum at Museum@SilverReef.org or call (435)879-2254.
This presentation will be similar to the 7:00 pm one, but indoors with seating.
Saturday, 10/24/2015, 7:00 pm
Ghost Night at Silver Reef
The old residents return from the grave to tell their stories about life in
Silver Reef over 125 years ago. Light refreshments will be served.
$5 with reservations; $7 without; free to Silver Reef Museum members (but still need reservations);
Patron, Sponsor, and Life Time members can bring up to two guests free.
For reservations contact the Museum at Museum@SilverReef.org or call (435)879-2254.
Meet at the Silver Reef Museum.
Bring a flashlight or lantern. Arrive 15 minutes early to park and pay.
Wednesday, 10/28/2015, 10:00 am - noon
Washington County Historical Society Board Meeting
Anyone is welcome to attend
Upstairs at the Old County Courthouse,
97 East St. George Blvd., St George UT 84770
Note: Temporary location for October, and November
Friday, 10/30/2015, Noon - 1:00 pm
D/ASIA Brown Bag Program
Snow Canyon State Park staff on the attractions and programs offered in the Park.
Interagency Visitor Center Conference Room
345 E. Riverside Dr.
St. George, UT 84790
Reserve free tickets at the Visitor Center or call (435)688-3200
to reserved one of the 80 seats per session.
Friday, 10/30/2015, 7:00 pm (6:15 shootout)
Ghost Night at Silver Reef
The old residents return from the grave to tell their stories about life in
Silver Reef over 125 years ago. Light refreshments will be served.
$5 with reservations; $7 without; free to Silver Reef Museum members (but still need reservations);
Patron, Sponsor, and Life Time members can bring up to two guests free.
For reservations contact the Museum at Museum@SilverReef.org or call (435)879-2254.
Meet at the Silver Reef Museum.
Bring a flashlight or lantern. Arrive 15 minutes early to park and pay.
Friday, 10/30/2015, 7:00 pm
Clive Romney at the St. George Tabernacle Dixie Music & History Series
Clive Romney, storyteller, cowboy poet, composer, and folk arts representative on the
Utah Arts Council Board, will tell stories about people who changed southern Utah with
their lives and stories, interwoven with original music about these same stories.
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.
Friday, 11/6/2015, Noon - 1:00 pm
D/ASIA Brown Bag Program
An interview with Wayne Gubler. Come and participate as Milt interviews Wayne Gubler
about early life on Mt. Trumbull and the Arizona Strip.
Interagency Visitor Center Conference Room
345 E. Riverside Dr.
St. George, UT 84790
Reserve free tickets at the Visitor Center or call (435)688-3200
to reserved one of the 80 seats per session.
Thursday, 11/12/2015, 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Annual Evening on the Arizona Strip Fund Raiser
This year's theme is "Celebrating Early Homesteading and Settlements across the Arizona Strip.
The Reid Family Band will provide live entertainment. The tickets are $30.00
per person and includes a roast beef buffet.
At the Sun River Community Center Ballroom.
Friday, 11/13/2015, Noon - 1:00 pm
D/ASIA Brown Bag Program
Leslie De Falco, Plant Research Ecologist for the U.S. Geological Service in Las Vegas
will talk about her work.
Interagency Visitor Center Conference Room
345 E. Riverside Dr.
St. George, UT 84790
Reserve free tickets at the Visitor Center or call (435)688-3200
to reserved one of the 80 seats per session.
Friday, 11/13/2015, 5:30 pm
Lecture at Frontier Homestead State Park in recognition of November Native American Month
Lecture: "Southern Paiute: A Portrait" by writer Logan Hebner & photographer Michael Plyler
in which they will discuss the creation of their book, "Southern Paiute: A Portrait", a 10-year
project interviewing and photographing Southern Paiute elders throughout their homelands
in California, Nevada, Arizona, and Utah. They will also reflect on how the stories from these
elders, many of whom have passed away, changed popular pre-conceptions and carved
their way into the history books.
At the Frontier Homestead State Park
635 N. Main Street, Cedar City
For the flyer, click here.
Friday, 11/13/2015, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
History Lecture at the St. George Tabernacle
Dr. Douglas Alder will give a glimpse into Dixie's intriguing past.
This respected scholar will provide intimate insights into the Dixie saga.
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.
For the an article about this talk, click here.
Saturday, 11/14/2015, 10:00 am
Geology Lecture at the Silver Reef Museum
Geologist, Marc Deshowitz, will speak on "Geopsychology of the Silver Reef, Leeds, Utah"
There is a suggested donation of $4.00 and reservations are preferred but not required.
For more information or to RSVP, please contact the Silver Reef Museum at
Museum@SilverReef.org or call (435)879-2254
For the flyer, click here.
Wednesday, 11/18/2015, 10:00 am - noon
Washington County Historical Society Board Meeting
Anyone is welcome to attend
Upstairs at the Old County Courthouse,
97 East St. George Blvd., St George UT 84770
Note: Temporary location and not the last Wednesday of the month
Thursday, 11/19/2015, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Washington City Historical Society Lecture Meeting
Guest speaker will be Elva Christian. She will be giving some history on Caroline Young Harris
who is a niece of Brigham Young and Martin Harris's wife. She will also give some history on
Dorinda Slade who settled in Pine Valley.
Historic Washington Relief Society House
100 W. Telegraph St.
Washington UT 84780
For information, contact Kelly Paxman at kelly.paxman@yahoo.com or (435)680-1407
Friday, 11/20/2015, Noon - 1:00 pm
D/ASIA Brown Bag Program
David Lee will speak on rock art here and throughout the world.
Interagency Visitor Center Conference Room
345 E. Riverside Dr.
St. George, UT 84790
Reserve free tickets at the Visitor Center or call (435)688-3200
to reserved one of the 80 seats per session.
Saturday, 11/21/2015, 9:00 am
Mayor's Walk in Leeds
Mayor Peterson will lead the walk.
Meet at TBD in Leeds.
Saturday, 11/21/2015, 9:00/10:00 am
WCHS Field Trip to the Confluence Nature Park and old Huricane/LaVerkin Power Plant
We will visit the ruins of the old Hydroelectric Power Plant and see the developments the county
has made down in the Confluence Park. Kathleen Nielsen, the writer of the grant that
brought this park into being will be coming with us that day and giving us the history of the area.
This field trip is open to anyone and there is no charge.
Participants who wish to carpool from St. George will meet at 9 am in the parking lot of the BLM.
All meet at 10:00 am in the parking lot just north of the LaVerkin Bridge over the Virgin River
in LaVerkin. From there, we will walk down a somewhat steep trail into the Washington County
Regional Confluence Park. The trail head is just south of the Coffee Shop parking lot.
For a more detailed article, click here.
Friday, 12/4/2015, Noon - 1:00 pm
D/ASIA Brown Bag Program
Ron Swenson, Marketing Director for Dixie State University, Institute for Continued Learning
will explain the Institute and its many programs available to area residents.
This is a phenomenal resource in the community and not to be missed.
Interagency Visitor Center Conference Room
345 E. Riverside Dr.
St. George, UT 84790
Reserve free tickets at the Visitor Center or call (435)688-3200
to reserved one of the 80 seats per session.
Saturday, 12/5/2015, 9:00 am
Mayor's Walk in LaVerkin
Mayor Gubler will lead the walk and you can also enjoy Winter Fest that day.
Meet at LaVerkin Elementary School, 51 West Center Street in LaVerkin.
Monday, 12/7/2015, Noon - 1:00 pm
Colleagues of Dixie State University Meeting
Don Snow, a grandson of Erastus Snow, will speak on "The Letters of Erastus Snow".
There will be time after the presentation for a few questions.
At the Taylor Health Sciences Center auditorium,
1526 Medical Center Drive, St. George
Main Floor, Room 156
Everyone is welcome and admission is free
For more information, click here.
Thursday, 12/10/2015, ?:?? am - ???
BLM Field Trip to Grafton
Will take Hwy 56 to Apple Valley. Then the backcountry byway past Gooseberry Mesa,
down to Grafton, and then back via Rockville and Hwy 9. We will make stops at
Gooseberry Mesa, the Grafton Cemetery, Grafton (lunch), and the old Grafton Bridge.
Meet at the Interagency Visitor Center Parking Lot
345 E. Riverside Dr.
St. George, UT 84790
High clearance vehicles strongly recommended
Reserve $10 tickets (includes lunch) at the Visitor Center or call (435)688-3200
Friday, 12/11/2015, Noon - 1:00 pm
D/ASIA Brown Bag Program
Glenn Rogers, Shivwits Council Member, Shivwits Band of Paiutes,
will discuss the history of the Band and upcoming projects on the reservation.
Interagency Visitor Center Conference Room
345 E. Riverside Dr.
St. George, UT 84790
Reserve free tickets at the Visitor Center or call (435)688-3200
to reserved one of the 80 seats per session.
Friday, 12/18/2015, Noon - 1:00 pm
D/ASIA Brown Bag Program
Keith Behunin with his Fertile Dirt Band - Interactive Bluegrass - 5-String Banjo
This is a D/ASIA tradition at Christmas. Come prepared to participate.
Interagency Visitor Center Conference Room
345 E. Riverside Dr.
St. George, UT 84790
Reserve free tickets at the Visitor Center or call (435)688-3200
to reserved one of the 80 seats per session.
Friday, 12/18/2015, 5:00 - 8:00 pm MST
Winsor Castle by Night
Spend an evening celebrating the holidays at Pipe Spring, frontier style! Surrounded by
the warm glow of Winsor Castle, members of the Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians, rangers,
and volunteers will sing Paiute Solstice and traditional Christmas carols. Open tours
through the fort will occur all night long, and hot cider will be served by the chuck
wagon. Come for this special holiday event unlike any other in the southwest!
Gates open at 5:00 pm MST. A $7 monument use fee for adults 15 and older will apply.
National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes will admit cardholders and
four individuals free of charge
See the Pipe Spring website for driving directions.