We close out this year’s Moab History column with a nod toward Moab’s past and the Museum’s future. We’ll be closing our doors beginning this Sunday, December 22nd through February 10th to install our forthcoming exhibition “U92: Moab’s Uranium Legacy.” Pictured here was a sign from the entrance to town during the 1960’s. The exhibition revisits the rapid Cold War-era expansion of uranium mining for national security purposes—and its role in shaping Moab’s future. We invite you to join us for the public opening of the exhibition on February 15th of the new year. Immerse yourself in the foundation and explosion of Moab as a community and town, learn from the past, and help the community answer questions about our collective future.
The Moab Museum is dedicated to sharing stories of the natural and human history of the Moab area. To explore more of Moab’s stories and artifacts, find out about upcoming programs, and become a Member, visit www.moabmuseum.org.
