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.

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

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.

COMING SOON

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].