“Local Legends: Stories from the Valley” is presented Saturday, May 14, at the museum.

           

Beginning at 11 a.m., representatives from the Stokes Nature Center will provide a special presentation and an hour of storytelling. Guests can learn about the legends of the Bear Lake Monster, Old Ephraim, St. Anne’s Ghost and the witch of the Wind Caves.

           

Additional material about the Stokes Nature Center, the history and lore of Logan Canyon and a podcast series about the local legends will be available throughout the day. Adults and children are welcome to learn more about the unique stories and local legends.

           

“It is wonderful that museum patrons will have the chance to learn about the legends that are a part of the history of the valley,” said Aurora Durfee, Saturday’s program planner. “These stories are fascinating, and many people have never heard them. This is a good opportunity to connect with Cache Valley community members and hear some great storytelling.”

           

Community members, as well as Utah State students, can visit the museum during its operating hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.  Funding for the Saturday events is provided by a grant from the United States Institute of Museum and Library Services. More information about the IMLS is available online (www.imls.gov).

           

The USU Museum of Anthropology is on the USU campus in the south turret of the historic Old Main building, Room 252. Admission is free. For Saturday activities, free parking is available in the adjacent lot, south of the building.

           

For more information about this event, call museum staff at (435) 797-7545 or visit the museum website (anthromuseum.usu.edu).

           

The Museum of Anthropology is part of the Anthropology Program at USU and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.