EVERYONE'S INVITED DURING UTAH CIVIC SEASON!

Join the Utah Historical Society, the Department of Cultural and Community Engagement, and our local partners in celebration of the historic days that shaped our culture. Utah Civic Season is a time to reflect on the past, engage with the present, and come together as we shape the future.

HISTORIC DAYS

We reflect by considering ten historic days that honor our nation’s rich and complex history:

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)

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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

A painting of one of Utah's many natural rock arches, over a stream of water.

National Connections

Utah Civic Season is part of a national collaborative network of 100+ pathbreaking history and civic organizations.

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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

National Connections

Utah Civic Season is part of a national collaborative network of 100+ pathbreaking history and civic organizations.

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We engage by putting history into action, both online and in our own communities.

→ Look for digital resources and activities on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter under #UtahCivicSeason and #CivicSeason.

→ Check out local events happening near you.

GET STARTED

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