Utah Prehistory Week

2008 Utah Prehistory Week Poster

Millions of years before the first human beings migrated to the Utah area 11,000 years ago, this was a land teeming with prehistoric animals.

During Utah Prehistory Week (the first week in May), you'll have a chance to learn about paleontology (the study of fossils, including dinosaurs) and also archaeology (the study of past human cultures).

Utah Prehistory Week is scheduled for May 3rd - May 10th, 2008. Celebrate Utah's rich and diverse prehistory at events that are held all over the state--events such as tours to important archaeological and paleontological sites, free public lectures, museum tours, and many hands-on events. Prehistory Week Events calendar

This year Utah State History kicks-off the week with a Prehistory Open House on May 3, 2008.

See the winning posters from previous years.

Take a look at some of the prehistory week activities from past events.

Rio Gallery Prehistory Art Show

Rio Gallery Prehistory Art Show

Artwork inspired by Utah’s archaeological past will be exhibited from April 18th through May 10th at the Rio Gallery, 300 S. Rio Grande Street, Salt Lake City. Original photographs, sculptures, pottery, and replicas will be on display.

This year’s Utah Prehistory Week poster contest winner, Erny Kuncl, will be at the Rio Gallery on April 18th to sign posters, which features his stunning black and white photograph of a ruin in Butler Wash, San Juan County. The posters will be available to the public free of charge.

For more information, contact Ron Rood at 801/533-3564.