The Chinese Railroad Workers Descendants Association (CRWDA) welcomes you to join an afternoon of programming touching on archaeology, visual and literary arts, and land management. …
Brown Bag Lecture Series 2025
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 …
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 …
2024 Summer Field School Announced!
The Utah SHPO’s Summer Field School is back for a second year! We are helping to train tomorrow’s archaeologists by offering a highly competitive six …
Kearns (Utah Governor’s) Mansion Tour
A beautiful Chateauesque exterior, a stunning interior, and the dramatic story of the Kearns family make the historic Kearns Mansion one of Utah ‘s architectural …
Is My Property Eligible for the National Register?
On nearly a daily basis I receive inquiries from folks asking if their property qualifies for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). …
What is the National Register and how do I Nominate a Building? Part II
By Cory Jensen, National Register Coordinator In a previous post I gave some background on what the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is and …
What is the National Register and how do I Nominate a Building? Part I
By Cory Jensen, National Register Coordinator As the National Register Coordinator at the Utah State Historic Preservation Office, this is a question I receive on …
Stewardship Spotlight
Meet Sally Wither, a Vernal local, who is passionate about volunteering, education, and spending time exploring the unique trails around Uintah County. Sally Wither was …
Welcome Justin!
The SHPO team is set to have a few new faces in Summer 2023, starting with one of the summer interns in Public Archaeology, Justin …