The 90th Annual Meeting will be held April 23–April 27, 2025, in Denver, Colorado. The program is composed of general sessions, symposia, forums, lightning rounds, …
Colorado Archaeological Society Presents: On the Trail of Fremont Shield-Bearers
On the Trail of Fremont Shield-Bearers: If you’ve been hiking through any of the canyons in western Colorado and eastern Utah you likely have seen …
From Canton: Utah’s Chinese Railroad Stories
Archaeologists have spent the last decade working to uncover the largely forgotten stories of Chinese railroad workers in Utah, whether on the Transcontinental Railroad in …
Beer Bottles and Cartridges: Archaeology of Fort Douglas in Salt Lake City lecture given by Christopher Merritt
Park City Museum will host a lecture called Beer Bottles and Cartridges: Archaeology of Fort Douglas in Salt Lake City given by Christopher Merritt on …
Preserving Utah’s Industrial Past: The Stockton Kilns Protection Project
The Stockton Kilns—also known as the Waterman Coking Ovens—stand as a reminder of the state’s 19th-century industrial history. Built around 1873 and in operation until …
Historic Gilsonite Mining Site Documentation
The Uintah Basin is a prominent home for Gilsonite mining and is one of the largest Gilsonite deposits in the world. Many mid-nineteenth century mining towns still have remnants of …
Prehistoric Antelope Trap Site Documentation
UCSS stewards are headed north to assist Utah’s Trust Lands Administration with the documentation of a historic antelope trap. Volunteers will spend the day working alongside …
Fort Douglas Walking Tour
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 …
Protecting Nine Mile Canyon’s Rich Archaeological Legacy with SHPO’s Archaeology Grant
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, …
Fort Douglas and the Olympics
With the International Olympic Committee’s exciting recent announcement that Salt Lake City will host the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, the Utah State Historic …
Exploring Utah’s Past through SHPO’s Archaeology Grant
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 …
Preserving History at McConkie Ranch: An Archaeology Grant Initiative
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 …