Join the celebration! This summer, as the nation reflects on 250 years of American history, Utahns are unwrapping a gift of their own. On Saturday, …
What is Deseret currency?
If you were to walk into a general store in 1850s Salt Lake City, standard U.S. dollars might not have been your primary way to …
Why is Utah’s state bird the California Gull?
You may be asking yourself: Why would one of Utah’s official symbols be named after a different state? The answer comes from an important event …
What were boss bikes used for?
If you’re not sure, you’re not alone! In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a boss bike (often called a rail or track bicycle) …
Are there really whales in the Great Salt Lake?
If you grew up in Utah, you might have heard the legendary rumor of two whales living in the Great Salt Lake. As the story …
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 …
Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation Announces Generous Gift to the Museum of Utah
A joint press release between the Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation and The Utah Historical Society Salt Lake City, UT (Mar. 19, 2025) …
UHS Launches Inaugural Member Month This Summer
Join The Utah Historical Society in August for our inaugural Member Month. We are hitting the road to host events across the state (see dates …
See your memorabilia in the forthcoming Museum of Utah
Jan. 31, 2024 – The Utah Historical Society requests donations to the Celebrations gallery. The Museum of Utah is slated to open in 2026 on …
Rio Tinto Kennecott donates $10 million to Museum of Utah
SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 10, 2023—As part of its 120th-anniversary celebration, Rio Tinto Kennecott announced a donation of $10 million for the Museum of Utah, …
