Every year beginning around Spring Break, the state kicks off the annual “archaeological vandalism” season with a bang. In 2021, we had at least two …
Understanding Ancient Life At Utah Lake: The Culture-History of the Smith Family Archaeological Preserve
It can be hard to look at thousand year old artifacts and gather a sense of what life was like for people. But for archaeologist …
Visit Sites with Respect
Written by Elizabeth Hora, Public Archaeologist Let me start off by saying thank you. You opened up this page to learn more about how you …
Celebrate Archaeology and Historic Preservation with these great events
Welcome to Utah’s Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month! Every year the Utah State Historic Preservation Office rounds up the very best events so that YOU …
Stewardship Updates January 2022
Moving into 2022 we have several goals to help direct the course of our program this year. One – Steward Retention and Appreciation Two – To continue …
Stewardship Updates December 2021
We gave out some fun awards in recognition of the fantastic first year of our program. Lucky Horseshoe Award – Tim Gittins During one of his …
Interdisciplinary Poster Session
2022 Utah History Conference Water at the Confluence of Past & Future The moment is ripe to bring interdisciplinary perspectives to bear on the place …
Let That Brick Breathe!
By Amber Anderson, SHPO Tax Credit Coordinator Did you know that historic masonry is meant to breathe? Whether it be brick, stone, or another type …
UCSS Forms Preview
Below you will find the forms we require to be signed when you start as an active site steward. Don’t worry about filling these out …
Ash Creek County Wagon Road
Prepared by Lindsey M. Evenson, Jennifer Bannick, and Everett Bassett of Transcon Environmental, Inc. for Washington County Water Conservancy District. This discussion of Washington County’s …
National Register Multiple Property Submissions: What are they and how can they help you nominate a building?
Written by Cory Jensen At the Utah State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) I’m frequently contacted by property owners curious about getting their building listed in …