Utah State Historical Society facts for kids
| Formation | 1897 |
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| Type | Government organization |
| Headquarters | 3760 South Highland Dr., Millcreek, UT 84106. |
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Region served
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Utah |
| Website | history.utah.gov |
The Utah State Historical Society is an organization that helps people learn about Utah's past. It was started way back in 1897. Its main goal is to encourage everyone to research, study, and share the history of Utah.
Over the years, the Society has grown a lot. It now has a huge collection of historical items. It also publishes a magazine called the Utah Historical Quarterly. The Society has been a leader in protecting historic places in Utah for almost 50 years. It also runs programs about old artifacts and museums.
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What the Utah Historical Society Does
The Utah Historical Society does many important things to preserve history. They collect all sorts of materials related to Utah's past. This includes old documents, photos, and objects.
Helping Communities and People
The Society helps different communities and groups. They work with agencies and building owners. They provide help with historical resources. This means they can offer information or advice about old buildings or historical sites.
Managing Ancient Remains
They also manage a special program for ancient human remains. This program makes sure these important historical finds are handled with care and respect.
Providing Research Resources
The Society has a special library for research. Here, people can find many historical resources. They also offer a lot of information online. This makes it easier for students and researchers to access history. The Society also gives out grants to help people with their historical projects.
Promoting Utah's History
The Utah Historical Society helps promote Utah's history to everyone. They assist in public policy decisions related to history. They work to make sure that Utah's rich past is known and appreciated by all.
Where to Find the Society
For many years, the Society's collection was known as The Utah State History Museum. Both the Society and the Museum were located in the Rio Grande Railroad Depot. This historic building is in downtown Salt Lake City. They moved there in 1980.
Currently, the Utah Historical Society has a temporary home. You can find them at 3760 South Highland Dr., Millcreek, UT 84106. Their Library and Collection section has also moved to a temporary spot. It is now located at 7292 S. State Street, Midvale, UT.
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