Zion National Park's 100th Anniversary in 2009

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

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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.

100th Anniversary Ceremony - July 31, 2009

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

100th Anniversary Edition of Park Newspaper

Employee Reunion with Special Programs -  October 17-18, 2009



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

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