Uintah County Regional History Center

Uintah County Regional History Center The history center is a source for three photo collections, Thorne, Vernal Express and Basic Photo. See more at history.uintah.gov

Also, Vernal Express newspapers, yearbooks, biographies, oral histories, cemetery records, history books, and magazines.

What is a hidden gem in Uintah County that more people should know about?
03/31/2026

What is a hidden gem in Uintah County that more people should know about?

03/31/2026

Behind the Scenes: Reshelving!

03/31/2026

Can you guess the year? 🎥✨ Main and Vogue Theaters, Vernal, UT

HINT: These photos were taken the same year... 👀

03/31/2026

After I moved from Blanding to Vernal, leaving behind my childhood friends was difficult. Over time, however, Vernal grew on me. I remember simple joys like trips to the Polar King, evenings at the old drive-in, waterslides, star-filled skies, and taking pictures by the old train station, many of which are now only memories.

Thirty years later, in February 2026, I reflect on the unexpected path that brought me here. After receiving a kidney transplant in March 2014, new doors opened for me. A neighbor encouraged me to apply at the Regional History Center, where I have worked off and on for nearly ten years. My work on the Veterans Obituary Project has been especially meaningful. Reading their stories has been both inspiring and heartbreaking.

Through this work, I have found peace, gratitude, purpose, and a deeper appreciation for our local history and community.

-Michele Wheeler

That is some egg-cellent work! 🐰🥚 Maeser School's second-grade class made Easter baskets and bunnies in 1965.The childre...
03/30/2026

That is some egg-cellent work! 🐰🥚 Maeser School's second-grade class made Easter baskets and bunnies in 1965.

The children are: Georgene Merkley, Shona Mitchell, Blaine Merkley, and Ronald Gale.

Thursday was MLB Opening Day! Here’s a 1965 photo of the Pirates Youth Baseball team. ⚾✨ What’s your favorite memory of ...
03/29/2026

Thursday was MLB Opening Day! Here’s a 1965 photo of the Pirates Youth Baseball team. ⚾✨ What’s your favorite memory of watching or playing baseball in our community?

Front: Assistant coach Barney Sessions, Danny Hacking, Earl Spiers, Steven Winn, David Allen, Lynn Sessions, Vincent Bath, Malary McKeachnie. Back row: Glendon Jackson, Richard Powers, Kevin Dearing, Mike Hacking, Eddie Julius, Perry C**n, Troy Ostler, and coach Cork Hacking.

03/28/2026

The Uintah County Regional History Center joined the Uintah County Library on the Bookmobile in Dutch John this week! 📖✨ Come take advantage of this fantastic resource! 📚

Were you in the cast of '55? 🎭🕵️‍♂️We’re looking back at the 1955 Easter Pageant held by the Vernal 3rd Ward at the Tabe...
03/28/2026

Were you in the cast of '55? 🎭🕵️‍♂️

We’re looking back at the 1955 Easter Pageant held by the Vernal 3rd Ward at the Tabernacle. This was a massive local production every year! 🌷✨

Can you spot yourself or a relative in this photo? Help us identify the performers and keep these stories alive!

03/27/2026

In 1948 the Vernal Garden Club planted 600 roses on the grounds next to the County Courthouse. Do you have a favorite flower that you’ve seen around the Uinta Basin?

03/26/2026

Every era has a voice. Do you remember the local radio stations or DJs that everyone listened to? Did you have a favorite song? 🏔️🎧

Then and Now: Hotel Vernal. Left: 1948. Right: 2025. It is located at 120 E Main Street in Vernal, Utah. ...
03/26/2026

Then and Now: Hotel Vernal. Left: 1948. Right: 2025. It is located at 120 E Main Street in Vernal, Utah.

03/26/2026

Manila, Utah, on March 13, 2026. 📷❤️✨ Preserve your history TODAY with the Uintah County Library Regional History Center. Schedule an appointment for an Oral History by calling (435) 789-6276, or share photos and documents at 152 East 100 North, Vernal, UT.

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152 East 100 North
Vernal, UT
84078

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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(435) 789-6275

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