Celebrating Pioneer Heritage and Rural Utah

Upcoming Lectures and Smithsonian Exhibit

Join us on Thursday, Feb. 22nd, at 6 pm at Cotton Town (25 North 300 East) for a captivating and free lecture, ‘Where Dixie Began: Pioneer Heritage Inspiring Our Future.’ The event will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by Jordan Hess. Speakers include Carmen Snow, George Staheli, Mike Harless, Mayor Kress Staheli, and Ed Tracey. This event is part of Rural Utah’s celebration at a Crossroads, featuring additional free lectures across Southern Utah. Don’t miss the accompanying free lecture at Silver Reef Museum in cooperation with ICL, offering insights into our rich history. For more info, contact Silver Reef Museum at (435) 879-2254 The Smithsonian Exhibit at Silver Reef Cosmopolitan (1915 Wells Fargo Rd, Leeds, UT) opens on March 9th and concludes on April 28th, 2024.

Save the date for these engaging event at the UTU Boeing Auditorium

(225 S 700 E, St. George, UT 84770):

Feb. 15th: Phil Tuckett at 7:00 pm, UTU Boeing Auditorium

Presentation: “Utah in the Movies: From Flicks to Digital Magic”

Feb. 29th: Lisa Church at 7:00 pm, UTU Boeing Auditorium

Presentation: “From Isolation to Inundation: How Tourist Travel Changed Southern Utah”

March 7th: Diana Hawks at 7:00 pm, UTU Boeing Auditorium

Presentation: “Southwestern Native People: The Story of Survival”

These events promise a diverse range of topics, contributing to a culturally enriching experience for the community. Explore the heritage and stories shaping our region with us.