Zion National Park's 100th Anniversary in 2009

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

Become part of Zion's "Century of Sanctuary" celebrations. To learn more, print out a schedule of 
Zion Centennial Activities

For more information about the history of Zion National Park the past hundred years and what centennial activities are planned in 2009 check out the
Zion Centennial Newspaper
(PDF Files - requires free Adobe Reader)


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.

You can register for Zion National Park's Centennial activities on the Zion Natural History Association's website at www.zionpark.org/

-Centennial 10k Fun Run, Saturday - April 18, 2009

-100th Anniversary Ceremony - July 31, 2009

-Tunnel Walk -August 26. Tunnel Walk through the 1.1 mile-long Zion–Mt. Carmel Tunnel. Advanced registration required.

-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

Volunteers Needed to Assist with Zion Centennial Events
Be a part of this once-in-a-lifetime celebration! Volunteers needed for the 100th Anniversary Celebration, Tunnel Walk, and Zion Employee Reunion.
Contact Zion's Volunteer Coordinator for more information:
Phone 435-772-0184
or email ZION_VIP_Mailbox@nps.gov more...



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