The Utah Historical Society takes seriously its legislative mandate under Utah Code 9-8-203(3) to maintain a record of the state’s monuments and markers. We manage …
Driving History Forward: Utah Historical Society Acquires The Mormon Meteor III For State Collection
Press advisorySept. 3, 2025 The Utah Historical Society announces its largest artifact for display in the Museum of Utah — the iconic Mormon Meteor III …
Amplifying Utah’s Literary Voices: A Legacy of Creativity and Community
By Camille Critchfield, Utah Historical Society Oral History and Women’s History Ambassador Utah’s literary history is rich with the voices of women who have shaped …
Welcome To The Utah Pin Quest – History That Sticks With You
Updated 9/4/25: A pin restock is officially coming! All of our pickup sites (plus a few new partners) will have more pins available beginning Sept. …
National History Day Contest | 2025 Recap
On June 6-13, 2025, 63 students represented Utah at the 2025 National History Day contest, competing alongside 3,000 students from 58 state and international affiliate …
Guest Blog | Canyon Connections: Linking History, Horticulture, and Community
Written by: Lynsey Nielson, interpretation and exhibits manager, Red Butte Garden and Arboretum Nestled at the mouth of the canyon that shares our name, Red …
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 …
Guest Blog: Exploring the Japanese American stories in Brigham City Museum
Written by Wendy Ogata Utah’s hardscrabble Mormon pioneer history is a well-documented story. A new exhibit at the Brigham City Museum of Art & History …
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) …
The Utah Historical Society Recognizes Women’s History Month in March
As Women’s History Month approaches, it’s a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women in Utah and beyond who have made an …
Peoples of Utah Revisited Researcher Highlight | Mary Langworthy
Interview conducted by Jordan Kiyak, research outreach coordinator for the Utah Historical Society We are thrilled to start introducing various researchers who have spent the …
Oral History Spotlight: Courtland Nelson and the 2002 Winter Olympics
Written by Carly Bagley, public historian, and Monique Davila, community engagement coordinator, for Utah Historical Society. In 2024, the International Olympic Committee announced that Utah …