Moab History: “Moab: Uranium Center of America”
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…
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Goulding’s Trading Post: A Historic Landmark in Monument Valley and its Role in Western Film
Discover the rich history of Goulding’s Trading Post in Monument Valley, from its humble beginnings to its role in Western film and cultural heritage.
Moab History: Highway 191
Highway 191 has played a vital role in Moab’s history, evolving from ferry services to a triple-span steel bridge in 1912 and expanding ever since. The Moab Museum highlights this story and more, inviting visitors to explore Moab’s past.
Moab History: Radium King Mine
The Radium King Mine in Bears Ears National Monument was once a key site for uranium extraction, where miners pulled uraninite, pyrite, and chalcocite ores from the Chinle Formation. To learn more about Moab’s mining legacy, visit the Moab Museum’s collections and exhibits.
Atlas Mill
The Moab Museum explores local history, including the uranium tailings cleanup at the UMTRA site, managed by the Department of Energy. The site addresses waste from the Atlas Mill, which operated from 1956 to 1984.
Better than Crystal City – Topaz Stories
The Moab Museum’s Topaz Stories exhibit highlights Japanese American incarceration during WWII, including the Abe family’s experience at Crystal City camp. The exhibit runs through December 22.
“Toy Story” from Topaz Camp
Through this December, the Museum is proud to exhibit “Topaz Stories: Remembering the Japanese American Incarceration” in tandem with “A Moab Prison Camp,” lending a state-wide perspective to this dark period of American history during WWII.
Moab History: Arches National Park’s 1000th Arch
On September 11th, 1989, Arches National Park issued a statement denoting the “discovery” of the 1000th arch within the Park.
Moab History: What’s Hot Around Here?
Museum Curatorial and Collections Manager Tara Beresh has been working closely with miners, long-time local families, and consulting with uranium experts to share the incredible story of Moab’s boom and bust.
First Day of School
The Moab Museum team welcomes back Grand County students