National History Day in Utah is proud to announce the results of the 2026 State Contest on April 24, 2026, at Westminster University. This year, …
Are there really whales in the Great Salt Lake?
Visit the Museum of Utah, opening June 27 on the Utah Capitol Complex. If you grew up in Utah, you might have heard the legendary …
The Utah Historical Society announces generous $1 million gift from prominent foundation in support of the Museum of Utah
The Utah Historical Society announces a generous $1 million gift from the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation in support of the Museum of …
Preserving Utah’s Legacy: Utah Historical Society Announces 2025 Award Recipients
Updated: 12/9/25 The Utah Historical Society, a division of the Utah Department of Cultural & Community Engagement, is pleased to announce the recipients of its …
Utah History Explorers Additional Resources
Updated: 11/13/2025 Thank you for being a member of Utah History Explorers! Below are a few additional resources and materials to help enhance your experience. …
Utah History Explorers Adventure Kit Download
Updated: 11/13/2025 Welcome to Utah History Explorers! Did you know Utah is getting its first-ever state history museum? This adventure kit is going to give …
2025 Perspectives Speaker Series: Utah’s WWII Experience
Updated: Oct. 31, 2025 What was Utah’s World War II experience? The Utah Historical Society’s 2025 Perspectives Speaker Series will explore this question from a …
National History Day in Utah 2025 State Contest Results and Recap
On April 24-25, 2025, the Utah Historical Society was honored to host 457 students in grades 4-12 at the 44th annual National History Day in …
Behind the Scenes: The Researchers of Peoples of Utah Revisited
By: Jordan Kiyak, research outreach coordinator for the Utah Historical Society For the last year and a half, our team has been hard at work …
Apply to Participate in a Salt Lake City Youth250 Workshop
Calling institutional leaders and Gen Z individuals: You are invited to apply to participate in our Youth250 workshop, to inform the Gen Z-driven strategy for how …
UHS Staff Favorites From Our Collection
Utah’s history comes to life in our collection through a vast array of treasures. At the core of our mission to foster curiosity about the …
Latina Legislators Make History
By Katherine Kitterman Women’s representation in politics continued to increase in the latest midterm elections, and Utah’s state legislative session is now underway with a …
