Secrets Below Alta: Wild West Archaeology in a Mining Boom Town!

If you love Old West ghost-town history, you won’t want to miss this!

For the first time ever, the mining boomtown of Alta has been partially excavated and what emerged from the ground is incredible. Thousands of artifacts were uncovered, including a fully intact bottle of 150-year-old alcohol, a leather hat, bullets, melted shot glasses, animal bones and so much more. Come discover what these objects reveal about the rowdy and genteel past of Little Cottonwood Canyon. 

Agenda:

• 5:00 PM: Alta artifact viewing with professional archaeologists
• 6:00 PM: Public Presentation (Excavation highlights & discoveries)
• 7:00 PM: Event conclusion

Location: North Capitol Building (Museum of Utah), 450 N State St, 2nd Floor. Note: This is a new building and may not appear on GPS; please use the photos below for guidance.

Registration: Highly recommended to ensure entry as we expect to reach capacity. Register here.