City & Local

Preservation

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A vibrant collage of Northern Utah's June events, featuring a chalk art festival, a classic car show, and the historic Ogden High School.
Events

Northern Utah events June 5-14 feature Preservation Engaged conference

On June 12, Ogden High School, a historic landmark itself, will host a statewide conference dedicated to the future of Utah's past, even as surrounding communities gear up for chalk festivals, car sho

Sophie Nguyen·June 6, 2026
A detailed historical marker in a town square, surrounded by interested community members, symbolizing local history and preservation efforts.
Local Guides

What Are Historical Markers and How Do You Designate Them Locally?

Despite a national registry of roughly 2,500 National Historic Landmarks, the digital data mapping these crucial sites still contains "minor errors" and "requires some level of correction.

Derek Molina·April 28, 2026
Community members mourn the demolition of a historic African-American schoolhouse, symbolizing the loss of tangible local history and cultural narratives.
Neighborhoods

The Struggle to Preserve Local History

The demolition of a preserved schoolhouse erased a tangible part of the African-American community's history.

Derek Molina·April 22, 2026
Visitors of all ages exploring exhibits and artifacts within a sunlit local historical society museum, fostering community connection to the past.
Community

How Do Local Historical Societies Preserve Community Heritage?

Each year, 7,000 visitors walk through the doors of the Benton County Historical Society museum, engaging directly with the local stories that form the bedrock of national history, according to Murdoc

Derek Molina·April 15, 2026