Updated: 11/12/25 The Utah Historical Society, a division of the Utah Department of Cultural & Community Engagement, is pleased to announce the recipients of its …
The First Utahns
A curated reading list. Last updated July 7, 2025. Archeological evidence suggests that Utah has been home to human beings since 11,000 BC. Utah’s first …
Utah During The Great Depression
A curated reading list. Last updated July 7, 2025. To understand Utah during the Great Depression, we must understand how individuals, businesses, and government responded …
Economics In Utah
A curated reading list. Last updated July 7, 2025. Arrington, Leonard F. “Utah and the Depression of the 1890’s.” Utah Historical Quarterly 29, no. 1 …
The Asian American Experience In Utah
A curated reading list. Last updated July 7, 2025. The Asian American experience in Utah is a complex one. Much of the scholarship dedicated to …
Film In Utah
A curated reading list. Last updated July 7, 2025. First invented in the late nineteenth century as silent “moving pictures,” movies became popular in the …
Welcome To The Utah Pin Quest – History That Sticks With You
Updated 11/17/25: We recommend visiting each location’s channels, or calling ahead, before your visit. Follow @Uthistoricalsociety on Facebook and Instagram to stay in-the-know about all …
Guest Blog | Canyon Connections: Linking History, Horticulture, and Community
Written by: Lynsey Nielson, interpretation and exhibits manager, Red Butte Garden and Arboretum Nestled at the mouth of the canyon that shares our name, Red …
Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation Announces Generous Gift to the Museum of Utah
A joint press release between the Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation and The Utah Historical Society Salt Lake City, UT (Mar. 19, 2025) …
The Utah Historical Society Recognizes Women’s History Month in March
As Women’s History Month approaches, it’s a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women in Utah and beyond who have made an …
Oral History Spotlight: Courtland Nelson and the 2002 Winter Olympics
Written by Carly Bagley, public historian, and Monique Davila, community engagement coordinator, for Utah Historical Society. In 2024, the International Olympic Committee announced that Utah …
Behind the Scenes: The Researchers of Peoples of Utah Revisited
By: Jordan Kiyak, research outreach coordinator for the Utah Historical Society For the last year and a half, our team has been hard at work …
