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 …
Fort Douglas Founders Day
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 …
UCSS Preservation Engaged Panel Recap
Earlier this month, the State Historic Preservation Office and Preservation Utah hosted the Preservation Engaged conference in Provo. As always, it was an amazing event …
Discovered Pioneer Burials in Coalville
by Jon Baxter, Bighorn Archaeological Consultants Under our feet there are more than wooden stave pipes and mysterious bridges, sometimes we discover the echoes of …
April Steward Spotlight
Meet Kane County Steward, Katie Wallace. Katie is a Kanab local who made her way to Utah from the Bay Area in Northern California. She …
How Utah Preserves Our History
How do developers know how to avoid archaeological sites? Where can property owners turn to for advice about repairing their historic buildings? And who are …
2024’s Brown Bag Lecture Series
Join us each Wednesday at noon (Mountain Time) in May for an enlightening journey into Utah’s rich history! Each year, the Utah SHPO proudly presents …
Welcome to 2024’s Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month!
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 …
Speaker Series with David Ammott
David Amott will speak on historical preservation in the Holladay area. A plein air exhibit of Holladay’s Historic Homes will also be displayed at the …
2024 Utah Main Street Workshop
This year the Utah Main Street Program is hosting an all day workshop just for our Main Street Communities! Please see the program below to …
Provo’s Historic Center Street Walking Tour
Embark on a guided walking tour of Provo’s Historic Center Street with Joshua Yost and Quinn Peterson. Explore preservation-based economic revitalization and witness how it …
Amanda Knight Hall Tour
Brigham Young University’s first women’s dormitory was constructed 1938-39 and named after generous BYU benefactor, and lover of education, Amanda Knight. After its initial use …