CELEBRATE CIVIC SEASON IN UTAH

Learn about Utah’s past and consider your place in shaping Utah’s future during Civic Season. Together with local museums, historic sites, libraries, archives, and community partners, Civic Season uses history to inform and inspire civic participation from Utah's Gen Z community. Between June 2 and July 26, reflect on ten historic days (listed below) honoring our nation’s rich and complex history. Help us tell the whole story—together. Join the conversation online using #CivicSeason.

June 2nd – American Indian Citizenship Act (1924)

June 12th – Loving Day (1967)

June 14th – Flag Day (1771)

June 19th – Juneteenth (1865)

June 28 - Stonewall (1969)

July 1st – 26th Amendment (1971)

July 2nd – Civil Rights Act (1964)

July 4th – Independence Day (1776)

July 24th – Pioneer Day (1847)

July 26th – Americans with Disabilities Act (1990)

UTAH CIVIC SEASON ROAD TRIP

Buckle up and hit the road during Civic Season. Whether you’re cruising on I-15, winding through canyons, or exploring the red rocks, Utah has plenty of historic sites to see. Not sure where to start? Check out our curated list of 10 historic stops in Utah to get you off the beaten path and on the road to history. Click the button below to download your PDF copy.

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Inspire. Inform.

Thinking historically means looking closely at the world and our place in it. It means exploring different perspectives and searching for clues to the past.

-Gov. Spencer Cox

Greetings From Utah!

Passing through during Civic Season? Download a historic postcard from our collection. Send it to your friends and family to let them know you’re exploring the Beehive State.

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10 Civic Tasks To Do This Summer

Explore a list of tasks anyone can do to make a difference and strengthen their civic involvement. This summer, engage with your community and take action for positive change.

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Inspire. Inform.

Thinking historically means looking closely at the world and our place in it. It means exploring different perspectives and searching for clues to the past.

-Gov. Spencer Cox

Greetings From Utah!

Passing through during Civic Season? Download a historic postcard from our collection. Send it to your friends and family to let them know you’re exploring the Beehive State.

Connect With Your Community

Find a list of virtual and in-person events happening near you in June and July.

EVENT CALENDAR

Get Psyched for Civic Season

Enjoy a playlist of Civic Season tunes, curated in collaboration with our regional partners.

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Civic Season Blog Posts

Museum of Utah

COMING 2026

Explore 10 blog posts highlighting historic days that have shaped the fabric of our state and nation.

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Civic Season is a nationwide program spearheaded by Made By Us and co-created with Gen Z and cultural institutions. Learn more about connecting with Civic Season on the national level.

MADE BY US

June 1	Beginning of Pride Month– Utah Pride Festival Various events from June 1st to 4th More information: https://utahpride.org/events/utah-pride-events
June 3	46th Annual Utah Asian Festival 11-7p Utah State Fairpark 155 North 1000 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84116 Free admission More information: https://utahasianfestival.org/
June 9	UEN-TV Broadcast 9.1 Equal Protection: The Supreme Court’s Battle with Affirmative Action 9PM Channel 9.1 More information or to view separately: https://www.pbs.org/video/equal-protection-g8oooh/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CEqual%20Protection%3A%20The%20Supreme%20Court's,its%20use%20in%20college%20admissions.
June 14	MyImpact Challenge Summer Showcase Utah Valley University, Orem, Utah More Information: https://billofrightsinstitute.org/utah-civic-learning-collaborative-summer-showcase
June 16	Summer Film Series in Liberty Park Film: Little Richard: I Am Everything Liberty Park S Constitution Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84105 (East side of Liberty Park, just north of the Chase Home Museum near the middle of the park) Doors open @ 8pm Movie begins at dusk More information: https://utahfilmcenter.org/event/little-richard-i-am-everything/
June 17	UEN-TV Broadcast 9.1 Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom Channel 9 8PM More information or to view separately: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmjuDxKTzzg
June 21	Rose Park Women's Mural Unveiling Rose Park Community Garden 871 N. Cornell Street, Salt Lake City, UT, 84116 7 PM More information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rose-park-womens-mural-unveiling
June 22	UEN-TV Broadcast 9.1 Runner Channel 9.1 7:30pm More information or to view separately: (nothing found) Native American Gala Cleone Peterson Eccles Alumni House, University of Utah 6 - 8:30 p.m. More Information: https://diversity.utah.edu/native-excellence-gala/
June 23	Summer Film Series in Liberty Park Film: Marcel the Shell with Shoes On Liberty Park S Constitution Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84105 (East side of Liberty Park, just north of the Chase Home Museum near the middle of the park) Doors open @ 8pm Movie begins at dusk More information: https://utahfilmcenter.org/event/marcel-the-shell-with-shoes-on/ Governor's Native American Summit Utah Valley University, Sorenson Student Center 800 W. University Parkway, Orem, Utah 84058 More Information: https://indian.utah.gov/native-american-summit/
June 26	Music For A Summer Night At The Utah Cultural Celebration Center Experience a soundtrack to summer when you join the Utah Symphony under the stars, immersing yourself in the bright and nostalgic melodies of classical and pops favorites by American and Latin American composers. 8:30 p.m. - FREE More information
June 28	Perspectives Speaker Series: Slavery in Zion Virtual talk by Amy Tanner Thiriot about the 100 enslaved men, women, and children who helped settle Utah Territory 12 pm Free registration here: rb.gy/p28bv
June 30	Summer Film Series in Liberty Park Film: Godspeed, Los Polacos! Liberty Park S Constitution Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84105 (East side of Liberty Park, just north of the Chase Home Museum near the middle of the park) Doors open @ 8pm Movie begins at dusk More information: https://utahfilmcenter.org/event/godspeed-los-polacos/
July 6	Opening of Minerva Teichert exhibit Church History Museum 45 N W Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84150 10am-8pm More Information about the Artist: https://moastore.byu.edu/artists/minerva-teichert/
July 7	Summer Film Series in Liberty Park Film: Amazing Grace S Constitution Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84105 (East side of Liberty Park, just north of the Chase Home Museum near the middle of the park) Doors open @ 8pm Movie begins at dusk More information: https://utahfilmcenter.org/event/amazing-grace-2/
July 22	Pioneer Fair and Bowery Dance Church History Museum 45 N W Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84150 5-9pm More Information: https://www.facebook.com/churchhistorymuseum/?__xts__[0]=68.ARBE8AzA_87KwT13aHxuLHAGWzHZbjBGRECt8MD4MLlrziGF1gyivuifLvQJ9waPPnwVA6BHpwWVhjgokrTfXvFU86GkLjK0w9aT4naGddGC-2shwn4hbaeDoya3O0vjArlR8Ez22RYknqzSmrJqV5gRc7BpGTek8ggVIDKRe_jcgbqlwQKScxUk7CGYZZDITJ6rlollvJGKlkDmBKU_zwc5iO0nVDUhsBmWNX8kapD2uV4dsYwkaFZWP8XHwAvc2W25whFE0P6SBJdYyKg3BKY3676F-Tv72lnS96PZT7Seu8Rn9i-FRw&tn-str=k*F