Utah’s Historic Roadside Motels
Lisa-Michele Church. Presenters presents photographs and histories of the motels they are documenting throughout Utah, including vintage neon signs and quaint 1950s architecture. They are …
From Sheep to Bikes: Transforming an Engine of Economic Growth in Ogden
Sheri Murray Ellis (Certus Environmental Services), Sara Meess (Ogden City Corporation) The Historic Ogden Union Stockyards were once one of the largest stockyards west of …
Utah History in 3D: The Use of 21st Century Technologies in Archaeology
Shawn Lambert Ph.D. When people think of archaeology, they imagine large-scale excavations and artifact recovery. While archaeologists are not ready to drop their trowels just …
Review of National Trails Act and Pony Express
Dr. Joe Hatch, author of “The Pony Express in Utah” presents an overview of the development of the National Historic Trails system in Utah, with …
Much More Than Just Handcarts: Mormon Emigration, 1846-1869
Chad Orton, LDS Church HIstory Department discusses the migration of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to Utah was much more …
The Making of National Historic Trails
Lee Kreutzer, National Park Service discusses how national historic trails are designated, administered and managed. She reviews what national historic are, how they are studied …
