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Join us each Wednesday at noon (Mountain Time) in May for journey into Utah’s history! Each year, the Utah SHPO proudly presents a weekly Brown Bag lecture series showcasing the...

Utah’s rich historical tapestry is woven with stories of ancient civilizations, pioneering settlers, and diverse cultures that have left their mark on its landscapes. As we step into May, we...

Discover the archaeology of Chinese Railroad Workers in Utah through real artifacts interpreted by experts in the field. Join us on Saturday, October 14th at 11:30am for a free presentation...

High in Utah’s Uinta Mountains, a small stone monument stands as a testament to a forgotten dream. Built by local Japanese Americans in 1929, the structure honors Masashi Goto, a...

The Utah State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest returned to the mountains this summer for a second year of archaeological excavation at Alta.  Last year, this...

The Veteran Heights Subdivision Historic District in Millcreek, Salt Lake County, is locally significant under Criterion A in the area of Social History and under Criterion C in the area...

The Desmond and Pamela Killen House, in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, was built in 1968. The house is locally significant under Criterion C in the area of Architecture,...

The Arnoldus House is locally significant under Criterion C in the area of Architecture. Constructed c.1892, the house is the only example of the Italianate architectural style in the community...

Written by Kathryn Peterson, Utah Department of Cultural & Community Engagement Across Utah, archaeological sites preserve thousands of years of human history, but many of these irreplaceable resources face ongoing...

Gilgal Sculpture Garden in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, is significant at the statewide level under Criterion C in the area of Art because it is an extraordinary and...

Hello, and thanks for reading! It has been a very busy few weeks since I started as the UCSS Program Coordinator. First, I want to give a huge shout out...

The primary mission of the Utah Cultural Site Stewardship program (UCSS) is to monitor archaeological sites across the state to protect them from damage and vandalism. But look a little...

LOGAN, UT — In a first for the state, Utah Main Street and Main Street America announced the Logan Downtown Alliance has earned both State and National Main Street Accreditation...

By Kathryn Peterson The Utah State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) plays a critical role in preserving Utah’s cultural and historic resources while helping communities thrive today. To better understand the...

The Franklin and Arletta Cox Tuttle House, a 1½-story brick house built circa 1886 in Manti, Sanpete County, is locally significant under Criterion C in the area of Architecture as...