Unearth the Past with us at the SUU STEM Center and the SUU SUCCESS Academy’s Archeology Adventure! Join us as we explore how STEM skills …
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 …
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 …
Fort Douglas Archaeology Walking Tour
Join Dr. Chris Merritt, Archaeologist from the Utah State Historic Preservation Office on a walking tour of the historic Fort Douglas! Join archaeologist Dr. …
Fort Douglas Archaeology Walking Tour
Join Dr. Chris Merritt, Archaeologist from the Utah State Historic Preservation Office on a walking tour of the historic Fort Douglas! Join archaeologist Dr. …
Fort Douglas Archaeology Walking Tour
Join Dr. Chris Merritt, Archaeologist from the Utah State Historic Preservation Office on a walking tour of the historic Fort Douglas! Join archaeologist Dr. …
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 …
Utah Cultural Site Stewardship Regional Coordinators
As the Utah Cultural Site Stewardship (UCSS) Program has expanded with over 365 volunteers and 133 land managing partners, the need for additional coordination has …
The Jordan Surplus Canal
Andrew Ugan, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District. This blog is a part of an agreement under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation …
A Rudder on a Ship: Research Designs in Archaeology
by Christopher W. Merritt, Ph.D. , Utah State Historic Preservation Officer Archaeology, like many scientific disciplines, relies on formal plans called a research design. Research designs …