UTAH HISTORY SUMMIT 2026


HISTORY IN PRACTICE

Celebrate and connect with Utah’s history community on Sept. 22, 2026. This high-vibe gathering is a space to share actionable ideas, showcase local work, and gain inspiration from practitioners statewide. All are welcome – join us to help build a vibrant future for Utah history! 

SUMMIT SCHEDULE & LOCATION

North Capitol Building, 450 N. State Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84114 

1 p.m. – 2 p.m. | Keynote presentation, Peoples of Utah Revisited
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Content sessions
4 p.m. – 5 p.m. | Discussion groups 
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Optional evening reception, Alta Club 

This isn't just a meeting; it's a space to exchange actionable ideas and find inspiration in the work of fellow practitioners.

North Capitol Building

REGISTRATION IS OPEN


Utah history summit: history in practice

Date: Sept. 22, 2026

Location: north capitol building
450 n. State street, Salt lake city, ut 84114

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PRICING AND PROGRAM


PRICING

Full day: $50 
Summit only: $30
Reception only: $20 
UHS member discount: 10% (contact [email protected]

PROGRAM (view online)

1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Keynote presentation, Peoples of Utah Revisited
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. 
Session A: "Out of Myth into Light"
Session B: "Community driven work in your practice"
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Discussion groups 
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Optional evening reception at the Alta Club 


PROGRAM

View the preliminary Program to start planning your schedule! Additional edits may be made prior to the conference.

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EXHIBITORS

Visit the organizations exhibiting with us in the Alpine Ballroom (Second Floor) and Second Floor Foyer of the Hilton Salt Lake City Center.

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FAQs

Browse a list of frequently asked questions regarding the 2024 joint meeting of the National Council on Public History and the Utah Historical Society. 

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS



CONTACT US

CONTACT US


For more information about our annual conference, please contact Alycia Rowley at [email protected].