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Behind every community in Utah is a story worth telling. Our nine divisions work daily to listen, connect, inspire, and empower Utahns to see themselves in the past, present, and future of our state. Explore their latest blog posts below to see how we are celebrating Utah’s vibrant cultures, preserving our history, and strengthening communities statewide.
Our team had an incredible time recently with the Western Museums Association and Utah Museums Association. In late September, museum professionals from across the region gathered for the joint Western Museums Association (WMA) and Utah Museums Association (UMA) Annual...
10/07/2026
Source: Arts and Museums Blog
Patrons of the Utah County Bookmobile were treated to a special guest on Monday, Aug. 31st, when First Lady Abby Cox joined the mobile library for stops in Genola and Goshen. Her visit highlighted the launch of the...
10/07/2026
Source: Utah State Library Division
Utah women are everywhere – shaping our communities, our past, and our future. In this “Where Women Made History” series, learn about women from across Utah and the places they influenced.
09/29/2026
Source: Utah Historical Society Blog
Ever heard of AmeriCorps and thought, “That sounds cool… but where do I even start?” You can start with the Generation Volunteer Summit. The Generation Volunteer Summit brings together peers...
09/28/2026
Source: UServe Utah Blog
By Jordan Kiyak When Helen Papanikolas and her team at the Utah Historical Society put together the Peoples of Utah, it was considered groundbreaking. Upon its publication in 1976, it became a foundational text for those interested in learning more...
09/16/2026
Source: Utah Historical Society Blog
Attention Utah school media specialists! As you gear up for this year’s Battle of the Books, we want to help you stretch your library budget further. Book Buzz offers official Battle of the Books...
09/16/2026
Source: Utah State Library Division
Mads is a rising high school senior with a strong passion for mathematics and STEM education. Since her freshman year, she has helped develop a tutoring program at her school, combining her love of learning with a commitment to helping others...
09/10/2026
Source: STEM Action Center Blog
To improve secure access to the Beehive Library Consortium’s Libby, a PIN or password will now be required. If your library already uses a PIN or password, no action is required. Please contact your local library...
09/09/2026
Source: Utah State Library Division
On National Public Lands day – September 26th, 2026 – the Utah State Historic Preservation Office and our partners at the Bureau of Land Management and Utah Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office, will come together to host the San Rafael Stewardship Day....
09/04/2026
Source: SHPO Blog
Summer is winding down, and as the school year begins, it’s time to get the gears turning for an amazing year of learning! Fall in Utah is one of the best times of year, with pumpkin patches,...
08/27/2026
Source: STEM Action Center Blog
We’re delighted to welcome Kirsten Darrington as our new Director at the Utah Division of Arts & Museums! Kirsten is an experienced arts administrator, grantmaker, and public servant with more than 15 years of experience strengthening Utah’s arts...
08/18/2026
Source: Arts and Museums Blog
High in Utah’s Uinta Mountains, a small stone monument stands as a testament to...
08/06/2026
Source: SHPO Blog
The Utah State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest returned to the mountains this summer for a second year of archaeological excavation at Alta. Last year, this exciting piece of Utah history...
08/06/2026
Source: SHPO Blog
Written by Kathryn Peterson, Utah Department of Cultural & Community Engagement As students return to classrooms across the state, teachers have a new opportunity to bring Utah history beyond the textbook and...
08/03/2026
Source: Utah Historical Society Blog
Let us introduce you to Roger, a Senior Companion volunteer from Tooele county. He enjoys going on walks and has a love for fly fishing and tying flies – a new hobby picked up from a senior center class taught this past winter. His path to volunteering was...
07/23/2026
Source: UServe Utah Blog
