PRESS RELEASE
JULY 15, 2014
Christine
K. Trease, 435-613-5757: christine.trease@usu.edu
FREMONT
CULTURE Comes To Life At The Prehistoric Museum, Utah State University Eastern
TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2014, Price, Utah: –Comfortably
nestled along the far wall in the Hall of Archaeology is a remarkable example
of a bygone way of life. Native Americans conversations round the hearth are
overheard as dinner cooks in a ceramic pot over the hearth fire as cornmeal is
prepared on a metate. Baskets and other Fremont tools displayed throughout the
exhibit demonstrate the Fremont lifestyle in Eastern Utah from 400-1300 AD.
In a continuing effort to bring the best possible experience to
the public, the Prehistoric Museum’s completed exhibit renovation has breathed
new life into their pithouse diorama. There is no need to wonder what life
might have been like among the Fremont a thousand years ago; this exhibit
clearly displays the life of the Fremont. Giving the pithouse a lived-in look
and feel complete with sound effects and additional small details has elevated
the visitor’s experience to another level of understanding and entertainment. The
museum’s dedication to bring interactive, educational, accurate, and realistic
exhibits to the public is evident in this renovated exhibit. It is a main goal of
the museum to ensure a level of authenticity that educates and regales the
visitor with a story they are not likely to forget.
Dr. Riley, the museum’s Curator of Archaeology states, “While
the Valley Village pithouse reconstruction has always been a highlight in the
Hall of Archaeology, the recent changes bring a Fremont household to life. The additional details and detailed signage
allow the visitor to imagine living in a Fremont community while highlighting
the cultural differences and similarities with our own households today.”
The
Prehistoric Museum, located at 155 East Main Street - Price, Utah, is a
multi-faceted venue that includes paleontology, archaeology, geology, and an
art gallery. Regular hours of operation are Monday through Saturday
9:00 am to 5:00 pm, closed Sunday. (general admission rates apply) see the website for
additional closures, admission rates, and other important information.
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Prehistoric Museum
Utah State University
– Eastern
155 East
Main, Price, Utah 84501 USA
usueastern.edu/museum
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