Featuring displays of Early Settlers, Fremont and Ute Indian artifacts, blacksmith display, barbershop, country store, 1890's/1900's ladies fashions, one room schoolroom, Gilsonite exhibit, old rifles, saddles, tack and leather, and much more. Picture galleries of "Uintah County Sheriffs" - 1880's to present and "Women of Courage" during the early 1880's/1900's.
Outdoor museum of Horse-Drawn equipment.
Free admission – donations accepted
For more information visit us at WesternHeritageMuseum
Located at:
328 East 200 South
Vernal, UT 84078
Hours:
(Summer) Memorial Day thru Labor Day
Mon-Fri 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Sat 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
(Winter) Labor Day thru Memorial Day
Mon - Fri 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Sat 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Closed for the following holidays:
- New Year's Day
- Human Rights Day
- Presidents' Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Pioneer Day
- Labor Day
- Columbus Day
- Veterans' Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
Phone Numbers:
(435) 789-7399
(Fax) (435) 789-9798
Staff:
Evan Baker ebaker@co.uintah.ut.us
Christine Y. Smith cysmith@co.uintah.ut.us
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January 5th - 30th– Utah Arts Council Traveling Exhibits Program – “Art Meets History”
22 sepia drawings created by Utah artist William Dean Fausett (1913-1998)
On May 24th, 1869, ten men in four boats led by Major John Wesley Powell left Green River, Wyoming to explore one of the last unmapped areas of the United States, The Green and Colorado River systems. The United States Bureau of Reclamation commissioned Utah artist Dean Fausett to record the pioneer spirit of Major Powell and the majestic grandeur of the country he explored.
February 2nd - 26th –Arts, Drawings and Crafts created by Liber Academy Students
Dana Haslem, art instructor, and students of Liber Academy will have on display various mediums of art.
March 2nd - 26th – Uinta Basin Local Artists Show 19th Annual
Sponsor & Host – Western Heritage Museum
Theme: Open (no theme)
Open to Uinta Basin area artists, novice to professional. Fine art mediums. This is not a juried show and no entry fee is charged. This event has traditionally been an opportunity for the community to appreciate the art of the many talented Basin area artists, amateur and professional alike.
Submit entries: Monday March 1st
Pickup entries: Saturday March 27th
March 30th - April 30th – Uintah High School Quilt Show
Rene Steele’s quilting/sewing class students will have a variety of quilts and sewing projects on display.
Reception for the students, their families and friends will be held on Thursday April 8th – 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.
Light refreshments will be served. The community is welcome and encouraged to attend.
May 5th - 19th– 17th Annual Uintah School District Art Departments Spring Art Show.
Students from Uintah High School, Vernal Jr. High and Vernal Middle School will display a variety of arts. Oils, watercolors, sketching, pottery, ceramics, sculptures and more.
Reception for the student artists, their families and friends will be held on Wednesday May 5th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served. The community is welcome and encouraged to attend.
June 7th - July 2nd – 20th Annual Uintah Arts Council – Juried Art Show
Theme: “Wild & Woolly”
Juried show sponsored by Uintah Arts Council’s Outlaw Trail Festival of the Arts.
Open to all artists West of the Mississippi. Oil, water colors, pen/pencil/charcoal drawings/sketches, wood carving, stone carving or metal casting. Entry fee $10 per entry (limit 3 entries) Cash prizes.
A reception to be held for artists, families and friends on Thursday June 10th 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served. The community is welcome and encouraged to attend.
Submit entries: Thursday June 3rd & Friday June 4th
Pickup on Saturday (10 a.m. to 4 p.m,) July 3rd or Tuesday July 6th
~~ Museum will be closed Monday July 5th for the holiday ~~
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