Conference Venue
Wasatch Academy
Conference Location:
Student Center (for Check-In + Breakfast)
Near the corner of S 200 W & W 250 S
Mount Pleasant, UT
Parking:
Ample street parking throughout Mount Pleasant and Wasatch Academy’s campus is largely free (follow any posted signs). A map indicating the most convenient areas will be sent to all conference registrants prior to the event.
Accessibility:
Entrances to the Student Center (Check-In, Breakfast, Lunch) and the Music Conservatory have accessible ramps. The accessible entrance to John’s Gymnasium is through the Student Center. We will also be providing a golf cart to escort mobility challenged individuals to and from the Student Center and Music Conservatory between sessions. Prior the event we will send all conference registrants a map with these locations.
Walking Note:
Bring your walking shoes! This year’s conference offerings are being held in numerous places on Wasatch Academy’s campus and may require walking ~5 minutes between sessions. We've built in longer break times to help with this. A venue map will be provided to registrants prior to the conference and we will also have a golf cart available for those with mobility issues.
Wasatch Academy History
Founded by Presbyterian Reverend Duncan James McMillan in 1875, Wasatch Academy operated out of Liberal Hall, a building secured with funds from the Women's Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This served as the school's primary building until 1891 when a new two-story brick structure was erected (pictured above), marking a significant expansion. While the 1891 structure no longer remains, Liberal Hall still stands on nearby Main Street.
Over the decades, Wasatch Academy continued to grow and evolve into a non-sectarian institution, adding more buildings to accommodate its evolving needs. Each building reflects the architectural styles prevalent during its construction period, contributing to the campus's diverse architectural heritage. Numerous historic homes also belong to Wasatch Academy and are used as faculty housing by the school.
Today, Wasatch Academy is an independent boarding school that blends its historic structures with modern facilities. The campus showcases the school's commitment to preserving its past while providing a contemporary learning environment for its students.
Thank you to Wasatch Academy for hosting the Preservation Engaged conference this year!
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