Events
Now featured in our special exhibit gallery…
Deena Riley Millecam-Seasons of the Year
“Nature’ is the best model an artist can have. A hike along a trail enjoying all the nuances of color, texture, form and rhythm provides a painting waiting to happen,” shares Deena Riley Millecam.
Born in Salt Lake City to Howard and Shirley Riley, her family later moved to Payson, Utah where she grew up on a fruit farm. Her appreciation to her mother and father for teaching her how to work extends to her vocation in education.
Attending Brigham Young University for three years, later graduating from Utah State with a Bachelor of Education in Fine Arts, she taught at Vernal Junior High. Receiving a Master of Education at the University of Utah, she was an administrator for several positions within the Uintah School District.
Deena continues her studies in art, attending workshops and classes taught by other artists. She also appreciates and learns from her peers.
She exhibits at Gallery 25-Ogden, Gallery 35-St. George, Red cliff Gallery-St. George, Cache Valley-Logan, Cedar City, and Uintah Basin Technology, innovation Hub, Uintah County Library in Vernal, Utah.
She enjoys Plein Air painting with friends, doing commission work for customers, and selling her artwork in galleries and especially farmer’s markets.
Deena’s greatest joy comes from teaching. She has taught in school settings, juvenile detention centers, prison, and for private lessons.
“To watch budding artists feel a sense of accomplishment as they share their artwork is the best feeling ever. To help someone love art is a great gift both to a student and the teacher.”
Her watercolor and oil in landscapes, portraits, and still life make up the body of her work.
Deena now lives in St. George after living in Vernal, Utah for fifty-one years.
Seven Children and nineteen grandchildren bring joy to her life.
Her work is dedicated to her late husband, John Millecam, who provided the encouragement and support for her accomplishments in art.
See. http://www.Deena.fineartstudioonline.com deena.millecam16@gmail.com
The exhibit is included in your regular day use fee during our open hours. All works featured in this exhibit are available for purchase through the museum gift shop.
Annual Schedule of Events
This is a basic guideline of events held at the park throughout the year, dates are subject to change. Please check with the park before planning event attendance.
Weekly – Tuesdays Story Time every Tuesday 10:00-10:30 a.m. FREE
Monthly September-May – 2nd Wednesdays Iron County Historical Society program, 7:00 pm on the 2nd Wednesday of each month; FREE
Monthly September-April – 4th Wednesdays Wonder Wednesday, 4:00 to 6:00 on the 4th Wednesday of most months. Since this event coincides with the Iron County School District calendar, please contact us to verify actual dates. We provide an activity for elementary-aged children; FREE
March Sheep to Shawl – learn about the process of taking wool from the sheep’s back to yours; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, on a Saturday in March; $4/person, $20/family. March 16, 2024
July Frontier Homestead’s Anniversary Celebration – Come Celebrate our anniversary with us by completing a self-guided scavenger hunt highlighting exhibits throughout the park. Regular entrance fees apply. July 1, 2024
July and August Enjoy the Southern Utah Watercolor Society exhibit in our special exhibit gallery all month long during July and August, regular entrance fees apply.
August Military Appreciation Day – free entrance for current and past members of the armed forces; 9:00 am to 7:00 pm on the 2nd Saturday in August. August 10, 2024
October Haunted Homestead – Cemetery tours, a haunted house, games & activities for the whole family, evenings about 2 weeks before Halloween; $4/person, $20/family. October 17, 2024. Check with us for each day’s offerings. A free self-guided cemetery tour is available all month.
November Iron Mission Days – special community days of living history/pioneer craft demonstrations & hands-on activities, Friday and Saturday usually the 2nd or 3rd weekend in November $4/person, $20.00/family. November 8 & 9, 2024
December Holidays at the Homestead – activities and entertainment for the entire family Wednesday through Saturday 5:30-8 each evening, approximately 2 weeks before Christmas $4/person, $20/family. December 4-6 & 9, 2024.
December Lights at the Homestead – Enjoy a relaxing stroll through the park among the holiday lights and decorations, 5:30 to 8:00 each evening December 18 through 21, 2024. FREE, Donations appreciated.
Christmas in the Hunter House
The Sagebrush Fiber Artisans provide demonstrations during Sheep to Shawl
