History Moab

08/22/2026

08/17/2026

By comparing the Fremont Piling figurines with matching period pictographs, we use AI to piece together a simple, clear visual of the people who inhabited Utah and the surrounding region for nearly a millennium.
History Moab is currently tracing the Fremont culture, combining archaeology, anthropology, linguistics, geology, and ethnobotany. to uncover the history and solve remaining mysteries of this fascinating era.

08/02/2026

Thanks to all who came out to History & Wine night at Moab Winery! I had a great time talking about Moab's rich history, answering questions and getting to know all of you!
Stay tuned for the next one!

07/18/2026

History Moab stands with Bears Ears, tribal members, leaders and supports the protection of sacred places. Historically, the United States has ripped land away from native peoples for many reasons, mostly for money. The government has a long history of lying and deceiving people, this isn't about putting public lands in public hands; it's about being able to sell off the land to the highest bidders for oil, minerals and probably data centers.
History Moab isn't an organization that quickly gets involved in politics and maintains a neutral stance because we are here to educate people about history. However, recent decisions from the Trump administration and Utah officials have put history at risk. Bears Ears contains the highest concentration of over 100,000 archeological sites dating back to the paleo clovis period. Many tribes, people and cultures have found this place to be sacred for thousands of years.
Please, fight for historic preservation. Keep native lands in native hands.

07/16/2026

"Finding a Desert Town in Wine Country" presentation at Moab Winery (Spanish Valley Vineyard and Winery)
Come out and enjoy a relaxing evening with Moab's finest wine and hear the story Moab and our agricultural roots.
Information on the flier - We'll see you all there!

07/10/2026

THANK YOU to everyone who came out tonight for our lecture on Arches and Canyonlands: Historical Relations!
Special thanks to Canyonlands Natural History Association for hosting! See ya'll at the next one!

07/09/2026

Have you ever wondered how tracing ancient migrations using linguistics works?
History Moab is diving deep and piecing together migrational patterns throughout the four corners region using linguistics along with archeological and climatological data to answer the question: Where did people come from and where did they go?
It would surprise many to find how much of a melting pot this region has been for thousands of years!
Be on the look out for our upcoming release of this information!

07/08/2026

TOMORROW NIGHT - 6pm! Back by popular demand!
Come to the History Moab event of the year and hear a unique, interconnective perspective on the history of Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park. Based off interviews conducted with Bates Wilson's son "Tug" Wilson and many more!
Hosted by Canyonlands Natural History Association at the Moab Information Center (The MIC)

06/18/2026

Come hear my unique perspective on the historical connection between Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park!

Join “History Moab” founder Blaine Reniger as we discover the captivating history of Arches and Canyonlands national parks.

05/25/2026

Happy Birthday Bates Wilson!