2009 UMA Conference "Sharing Your Stories"
Green River, UT-October 21-23
OMS Scholarships Are Available!
Contact Laurel Casjens at 801-533-3592
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE
ABOUT THE UMA CONFERENCE
The 2009 Utah Museums Association Annual Conference is focused on issues for museum staff and volunteers across the state. This year's conference "Sharing Your Stories" will feature a keynote presentation by acclaimed historian David E. Kyvig, Distinguished Research Professor, Northern Illinois University; Ph.D. in History, Northwestern University; co-author, with Myron Marty, of Nearby History: Exploring the Past Around You. Kyvig will not only present the keynote but also facilitate instructional workshops. The conference will also include breakout sessions by esteemed local experts, social gatherings, field trips, fundraising auction and the small museums forum.
LOCATION
Our conference host city is Green River located just along I-70 in east central Utah, near the Book Cliffs and San Rafael Swell. Green River boasts some of Utah's most beautiful scenery. It is an hour from Moab, 45 miles northwest of Arches National Park and 60 miles northwest of Canyonlands. The John Wesley Powell Museum will host the conference.
ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION
UMA has negotiated special rates at two hotels in Green River. Both are within walking distance of the conference headquarters (JWP Museum) and both serve a continental breakfast included in your room cost. Make sure you tell them you are with the UMA Conference when you make your reservations. RESERVATIONS FOR THE CONFERENCE HOTELS CANNOT BE MADE ON LINE. YOU MUST CALL THE HOTEL DIRECTLY TO RECEIVE THE SPECIAL RATE. Of course there are always camp grounds nearby!
Holiday Inn Express - $79.99 plus tax 435-564-4439
Comfort Inn - $67.99 plus tax (double) 435- 564-3300
FORT BRIDGER FIELD TRIP - JULY 18, 2009
The Fort Douglas Museum invites you to join them as they retrace the trail of Capt. James Simpson from Camp Floyd to Fort Bridger. Well known trail expert John Eldrege will guide our route starting at the Fort Douglas Museum at 8 am July 18th. CLICK HERE for details.
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Utah Museums Association is located at 444 West 100 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 801-456-5437 x129 or801-450-9191
UMA mailing address: PO BOX 2077, Salt Lake City, UT 84110-2077 www.utahmuseums.org
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