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The Uintah County Heritage Museum (formerly known as the Uintah County Western Heritage Museum), formerly located within Uintah County’s Western Park Complex, opened it’s doors June 29th, 1991. In 2014, the Museum celebrates its move to 155 E. Main Street in Vernal, Utah. (The old library building). We're really excited about our move and hope you'll love what you see!
To celebrate the Grand Opening, the Western Art Competition winners were announced; Valoy Eaton displayed a one-man art show; The Outlaw Trail Cowboy and Lawmen Association displayed outlaw and lawmen memorabilia and many local residents such as Esther Campbell, Henry & Ira Schaefermeyer, Harry AuMiller, Judy Weldon, among others, had pioneer artifacts on display. Now, 20 years later, the Heritage Museum is known for its excellent western artifacts donated by relatives of the pioneers of the Vernal area and the greater Uinta Basin. It is also home to the Leo C. Thorne Collection – Ute & Fremont Indian artifacts. The Museum is also the host to monthly art exhibits which range from local artists & traveling exhibitions to the annual Uintah Arts Council Juried Art and Juried Photography exhibits. We are also the new home for the First Ladies of the White House Doll Exhibit. Started in December 1975, this collection was designed to honor the First Ladies who have added dimension, tradition, and grace to our national life.  |
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(Last updated: April 4, 2014)
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