Uintah County Regional History Center

09/25/2026

Did you know that Dinah came in the form of a honey bottle? The Dinah Honey Bottle was a Vernal honey marketing promotion made in 1967. Local honey producer Elmer Lind came up with the idea. Each Dinah-shaped bottle held one pound of locally sourced honey. Did you ever get to try it?

09/25/2026

Did you know the massive tree behind the Museum of Uintah County is the last surviving sycamore tree from the old Uintah County Courthouse grounds? While the exact year it was planted is unknown, we do know it's a true local miracle. Sycamores rarely survive in our harsh desert climate! Yet against all odds, this giant has weathered decades.

Want to see this living piece of history? Take a walk behind the museum at 155 East Main Street and stand under its shade! 🌳

09/23/2026

Who is an ancestor that you greatly admire and why?

09/23/2026

Heads up, history lovers! The Uintah County Regional History Center is closed for staff training from September 23rd through the 25th.

We appreciate your patience as we take this time to sharpen our skills so we can serve you even better! We look forward to seeing you when we reopen on Monday, September 28th.

09/23/2026

Did you know? The Naples School, completed in 1900 at 2150 South and 1500 East, was the very first brick schoolhouse in the area. As the town grew, a second building was added in 1914 to make room for the expanding student body.

Do you or any of your family members have memories, stories, or old photographs from attending the old Naples School? We would love to hear them in the comments below!

09/22/2026

What Uinta Basin history topics interest YOU?

09/22/2026

09/22/2026

What’s a local service project or volunteer activity you’ve taken part in? When was it? How did it affect the community?

09/22/2026

History Mystery Alert! Pictured here, Professor Max Dalby of Utah State University directs a regional group of talented musicians from Rangely, Duchesne, Vernal, and Roosevelt for an upcoming concert! The musicians are all unidentified. Do you recognize them?

The date the photo was taken is currently unknown. Max Dalby worked for USU from 1957 to 1985. 🎵

09/21/2026

The Uintah County Little Library Express is heading your way right now! Roll on over to the Manila Senior Center to check out some amazing library books, explore awesome local history, and hang out with us. We will be there from 3pm to 5pm.