Zion National Park - A Century of Sanctuary (U.S. National Park Service)

Zion National Park's 100th Anniversary in 2009

In 2009, Zion National Park is celebrating a "Century Of Sanctuary". Zion was established as Mukuntuweap National Monument by President William Taft on July 31, 1909. The Park plans to have a series of celebrations and events to commerate this historic milestone.

Become part of Zion's "Century of Sanctuary" celebrations. To learn more, print out a schedule of
Zion Centennial Activities

For more information about the history of Zion National Park the past hundred years and what centennial activities are planned check out the
Zion Centennial Newspaper
(PDF Files - requires free Adobe Reader)

Watch and learn more about the Zion National Park Centennial with Ranger Minutes, a new feature found in Multimedia Presentations

Zion National Park Centennial Activities
The following events are currently planned in conjunction with Zion National Park’s celebration of a “Century of Sanctuary”. Please check back as more events, activities and programs will be announced.

You can register for Zion National Park's Centennial activities on the Zion Natural History Association's website at www.zionpark.org/

Employee Reunion with Special Programs - October 16-18, 2009. Advanced registration required. $55 per person/$100 per couple. Register at www.zionpark.org/

100th Anniversary Ceremony - July 31, 2009. (Check back soon for details).

Tunnel Walk -August 26, 2009. Tunnel Walk through the 1.1 mile-long Zion–Mt. Carmel Tunnel. This event is completely full and no more registration is being accepted.

Zion History Component of Educational Field Institute Classes with Historical Themes -March, April, October 2009.

Special Exhibits in Human History Museum -
Throughout 2009.

Film Series of Movies filmed in and near Zion National Park - Summer 2009

Lecture Series - October 8, 2008 - February 9, 2009.

Art Exhibition - August 25, 2008 – January 24, 2009.

Juried Photo Show (open to Utah Residents) March 31 – May 11, 2009.

Vision of Zion – Kids Art Show - June 23 – August 3, 2009.

Special Interpretive Programs - Throughout Season.

Special Utah License Plate - For more information on obtaining the Utah Zion National Park Centennial License Plate for Utah Residents and Collectors visit the
State of Utah Department of Motor Vehicle's Special Group's License Plates

100th Anniversary Edition of Park Newspaper

Volunteers Needed to Assist with Zion Centennial Events
Be a part of this once-in-a-lifetime celebration! Volunteers needed for the 100th Anniversary Celebration, Tunnel Walk, and Zion Employee Reunion.

Contact Zion's Volunteer Coordinator for more information:
Phone 435-772-0184
or email ZION_VIP_Mailbox@nps.gov more...

A Century of Sanctuary Exhibit at the St. George Art Museum. Learn more at:
http://www.sgcity.org/artmuseum/zion.php

Saturday - April 18, 2009.
Centennial 10k Fun Run

Sunday June 28, 2009
Zion National Park Postage Stamp
First Day of Sale
A new U.S. Postal Service 79 cent stamp featuring Zion National Park was unveiled in a ceremony outside the Zion Canyon Visitor Center on Sunday, June 28. A special pictorial postmark, free with the purchase of a stamp, was also available following the unveiling.

Also on June 28th, the United States Postal Service issued a new Zion National Park International Postage Stamp in Washington DC.
Zion International Postage Stamp
Zion Pictorial Cancellation Postmark

The Zion Natural History Association is a non-profit organization established in 1931 to support education, research, publications, and other programs for the benefit of Zion National Park. For more information please visit www.zionpark.org