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PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES

PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES

Explore the Utah Historical Society's six core initiatives, each thoughtfully crafted to carry forward our mission of fostering curiosity about the past, informing the present, and strengthening our shared future. Each of our initiatives has their own designated team, including: Library & Collections, National History Day® in Utah, The Peoples of Utah Revisited, Publications, Utah Women’s History, and the future Museum of Utah opening in 2026 on the Capitol Complex.

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UTAH HISTORICAL QUARTERLY

As the official journal of Utah history, Utah Historical Quarterly has been published on behalf of the Utah Historical Society since 1928. 

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peoples of utah revisited

The Peoples of Utah Revisited returns to the groundbreaking work of the 1970s on Utah’s ethnic communities and works to widen the lens on Utah's history.
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NATIONAL HISTORY DAY IN UTAH

National History Day® in Utah is a year-round history education program serving 4th-12th grade students statewide. 

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WOMEN'S HISTORY INITIATIVE

The Women’s History Initiative seeks to amplify women’s stories in Utah’s larger historical narrative, deepening our collective understanding and appreciation of the many roles women play in Utah’s history.

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Explore Our Collections

With the distinctive curation of all these precious items, we unravel Utah's rich and captivating history.

Library & Collections
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The museum of utah

As Utah’s first state history museum, the Museum of Utah will celebrate our unique history, culture and art through world class exhibits, programming, and community spaces

COMING IN 2026

The Museum of Utah

As Utah’s first state history museum, the Museum of Utah will celebrate our unique history, culture and art through world class exhibits, programming, and community spaces.

OPENING IN 2026

Library and Collections

With the distinctive curation of all these precious items, we unravel Utah's rich and captivating history.

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Civic Season

Civic Season uses history to inform and inspire civic participation from Utah’s Gen Z community.
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K-12 Resources

Our K-12 resources help bring Utah history to life for educators and students alike.
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Research Resources

Browse a collection of maps, archives, databases, and resources that help contextualize Utah’s rich history.
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