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Take a look at this fantastic Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month event and get ready for May 2025. Every year in Utah, organizations around the state host events to honor...

Take a look at this fantastic Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month event and get ready for May 2025. Every year in Utah, organizations around the state host events to honor...

On a private location within Utah’s renowned Nine Mile Canyon, lies a rich and unique archaeological landscape. Known for its dense concentration of ancient sites, this area offers a rare...

A recent archaeological survey funded by SHPO’s Archaeology Grant has uncovered new insights into southern Utah’s history. This project marks a significant step forward in documenting Native American archaeological sites...

Nestled in the serene landscapes of Vernal, Utah, McConkie Ranch is home to one of North America’s most significant collections of petroglyphs. These pre-contact rock engravings provide a fascinating window...

The deadline for Round 1 of Archaeology Grant funding is December 31, 2024. Private landowners, trusts, cities, and counties that would like to learn about archaeological sites on their land,...

The Build an Event Workshop is an annual tradition for organizers to help each other brainstorm, hone, and promote their archaeology and historic preservation related events. Last year in Utah...

by Kate Schmidt, UCSS Outreach Administrator Historic objects can hold unique and powerful stories. An example of this is a historic military vehicle from the Boulder Mountains which made some...

Earlier this spring, Dinosaur National Monument contacted Utah Cultural Site Stewards that monitor cultural resources within the monument to let them know that the Utah Cultural Site Stewardship Program was...

The Utah Cultural Site Stewardship (UCSS) Program is so excited to welcome Kate Schmidt as the new UCSS Program Outreach Administrator. Kate grew up just outside the Salt Lake Valley...

On October 26, 1862, Colonel Patrick E. Connor established Camp Douglas (later Fort Douglas) outside Salt Lake City. Join the Fort Douglas Museum, the University of Utah, and the Utah...

Join the Utah SHPO Team for a day of service out on the Transcontinental Railroad Grade! We will work on two projects near the ghost town of Kelton, near Corrinne,...