Press Release
Nine Mile Canyon Excavation Celebration
Saturday, February 24th
4 – 6 pm
Prehistoric Museum
55 E Main St, Price, UT 84501
This free, public event will feature light refreshments, presentations from our team of experts, special displays, and a chance to explore the museum’s Nine Mile Canyon exhibits. Families welcome! Nine Mile aficionados and newcomers alike are encouraged to attend and hear about the latest archaeological happenings in the Canyon.
Stay tuned for more updates as the date approaches…
Tentative Event Schedule *subject to change*
4 – 4:30: reception (light refreshments, chance to browse museum exhibits and special displays)
4:30: presentations begin. Speakers include:
- Christine Vogt (ASU) – Welcome/Introduction with Ellis Powelson (USAS Castle Valley)
- Amber Koski and Nicole Lohman (BLM Price and Vernal Field Offices) – BLM background and project history
- Jerry Spangler (Colorado Plateau Archaeological Alliance) – History of archaeology in Nine Mile Canyon
- Jody Patterson (Montgomery Archaeological Consultants) – Results from our fall excavation
- Tim Riley (Prehistoric Museum) – Museum and curation of artifacts
- Dallen Timothy (ASU)- Community engagement in archaeology, tourism, and heritage preservation
5:45: Questions (panel)
6:00: Event concludes