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Written by Christopher W. Merritt, Ph.D., State Historic Preservation Officer You can see the knife-like scar in the foothills near the brightly shining white “U” near the University of Utah from Interstate 15, though few recognize what it is and that is not natural but 19th century limestone quarries! Others …
Join Cemetery Program Manager Amy Barry from the Utah Division of State History for a walking tour of the history of Utah’s longest-serving military post’s cemetery. Learn about who was buried there and how efforts to preserve these fragile tombstones continue. At the end of the tour participants are welcome …
In celebration of Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month, the Utah State Historic Preservation Office is excited to host a series of brown bag lectures. Join us on May 27 as we welcome SHPO’s own Steve Cornell to the Utah State Archives! About the presentation: The Oljato Trading Post (from the Navajo …
Join us in celebrating Spring City’s Historic homes! Sign up to tour 15 houses in the National Register historic district, join in our art auction, and enjoy crafts, music, and food. $10 adults and $5 kids
Friends of Cedar Mesa has been hard at work training people to be “Visit with Respect Ambassadors,” and these Ambassadors will be out on the trails in Bears Ears National Monument. Stop by, ask questions, and learn about the history of this beautiful place.
In celebration of Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month, the Utah State Historic Preservation Office is excited to host a series of brown bag lectures. Join us on May 13 as we welcome Dr. Seth Button, archaeologist for the Utah Division of Oil, Gas, and Mines, at the Taylorsville Library. About the …
The Bear River Heritage Area will host a work day on Saturday, Nov. 2, to help stabilize one of the valley’s iconic historic granaries. The granary, located in the southern part of Cache Valley in Mt. Sterling, features a cut-stone foundation, is 22 feet tall, and has inscriptions on the …
South Temple Street is arguably the architecturally most significant street in Utah because it offers architectural styles from almost every period of Utah history. On this tour, we’ll examine those styles by looking at various “case studies.” We’ll discuss why styles changed and what each one tells us about its …
Join us September 11-13 in Salt Lake City for the 2019 ULCT Annual Convention as we come together to share ideas and learn about new methods and opportunities. We’ll have expert instruction in the classroom, and in the field. We’ll have a wonderful lineup of speakers and presentations, and enjoy fantastic entertainment. …