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Utah Historical Society

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๐Ÿ“š Fostering curiosity about Utahโ€™s past, informing the present, and strengthening our shared future.

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Join us for the unveiling of a new #mural in Rose Park featuring eight women who have shaped #SLC's westside communities. This is a FREE #CivicSeason event! bit.ly/3oUnZGg

Join us for the unveiling of a new #mural in Rose Park featuring eight women who have shaped #SLC's westside communities.  This is a FREE #CivicSeason event! bit.ly/3oUnZGg
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Happy centennial, Bryce Canyon National Park! ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿœ๏ธ Check out more #historic photos of the national monument here: bit.ly/421GW7J. #UtahHistory #Collections #VisitUtah

Happy centennial, <a href="/BryceCanyonNPS/">Bryce Canyon National Park</a>! ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿœ๏ธ Check out more #historic photos of the national monument here: bit.ly/421GW7J. #UtahHistory #Collections #VisitUtah
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It's #UtahCivicSeason! ๐Ÿฅณ What do we mean by civics anyway? Is there more to civics than #voting every few years? Our friends at History Made By Us have created a handy guide to help you out ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/3Ch4L0H. #UtahHistory #CivicEngagement #LearnHistoryMakeHistory

It's #UtahCivicSeason! ๐Ÿฅณ What do we mean by civics anyway? Is there more to civics than #voting every few years? Our friends at History Made By Us have created a handy guide to help you out ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/3Ch4L0H. #UtahHistory #CivicEngagement #LearnHistoryMakeHistory
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Check out our Junior Division National Qualifiers ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿ™Œ. Join us in congratulating them! #StateHistory #LearnHistoryMakeHistory #NHDUtah #NHD2023

Check out our Junior Division National Qualifiers ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿ™Œ. Join us in congratulating them! #StateHistory #LearnHistoryMakeHistory #NHDUtah #NHD2023
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Happy #FlagDay! In 1949, Congress established June 14 as an ongoing annual day of commemoration. Today also marks the founding of the U.S. Army, which was in 1775 on the eve of the #AmericanRevolution. #CivicSeason #UtahHistory #UtahCivicSeason ๐Ÿ“ธ: Library of Congress

Happy #FlagDay! In 1949, Congress established June 14 as an ongoing annual day of commemoration. Today also marks the founding of the U.S. Army, which was in 1775 on the eve of the #AmericanRevolution. #CivicSeason #UtahHistory #UtahCivicSeason ๐Ÿ“ธ: <a href="/librarycongress/">Library of Congress</a>
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"Utah" Civil War Medal circa 1900 ๐ŸŽ–๏ธ. This โ€œUtahโ€ badge depicting a camp of Union soldiers was found in the home of the donorโ€™s mother and donated to the Historical Society in 1984. #UtahHistory C.S. Cole & Co. artifact no. 1984-039-001 Donated by Anthony Arnason

"Utah" Civil War Medal circa 1900 ๐ŸŽ–๏ธ. This โ€œUtahโ€ badge depicting a camp of Union soldiers was found in the home of the donorโ€™s mother and donated to the Historical Society in 1984. #UtahHistory

C.S. Cole &amp; Co.
artifact no. 1984-039-001
Donated by Anthony Arnason
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Congratulations to Utahโ€™s National Winners! Continue to #LearnHistoryMakeHistory! See results at bit.ly/3J9SoY6. #NHDUTah #UtahHistory #NHD2023 National History Day

Congratulations to Utahโ€™s National Winners! Continue to #LearnHistoryMakeHistory! See results at bit.ly/3J9SoY6. #NHDUTah #UtahHistory #NHD2023 <a href="/NationalHistory/">National History Day</a>
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Exciting highlights from the #NHD contest this week: ๐Ÿฅณ Twelve Utah students placed among the top entries at the national contest! (bit.ly/3qQ5PWX) ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Students visited historic sites, monuments, and museums ๐Ÿ“ Students toured the U.S. Capitol and met Senator Mitt Romney

Exciting highlights from the #NHD contest this week:
๐Ÿฅณ Twelve Utah students placed among the top entries at the national contest!  (bit.ly/3qQ5PWX)
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Students visited historic sites, monuments, and museums
๐Ÿ“ Students toured the U.S. Capitol and met <a href="/SenatorRomney/">Senator Mitt Romney</a>
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#Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, recognizes the end of chattel slavery in America in 1865. Was their story different in #Utah? ๐Ÿค” Learn more: bit.ly/3pDOLQN #UtahHistory #CivicSeason

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Today is #WorldRefugeeDay! Utah has been a place of rescue and retreat for refugees for 125+ years. Listen to the histories of those who have exibited bravery and resilience after being forced out of their homelands: bit.ly/3Nxp9RP #UtahCivicSeason #UtahHistory

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โ€œWomen have participated in every major event and era in the past.โ€ More in Katherine Kittermanโ€™s article on the Utah Womenโ€™s History Initiative, & interview w/ Lieutenant Governor Henderson. Subscribe to #UHQ: bit.ly/3LMzBCR #UtahHistory #WomensHistory

โ€œWomen have participated in every major event and era in the past.โ€

More in <a href="/KatCKitt/">Katherine Kitterman</a>โ€™s article on the Utah Womenโ€™s History Initiative, &amp; interview w/ Lieutenant Governor Henderson.

Subscribe to #UHQ: bit.ly/3LMzBCR

#UtahHistory #WomensHistory
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๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Calling all teachers! NHD Utah Professional Development starts in July. Check out the summer-fall schedule and sign up for courses: bit.ly/3BsA7Qm #LearnHistoryMakeHistory #UTed #NHDUtah #UtahHistory

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โ€œAn ambitious and sprawling project,โ€ โ€œAn engaging read for specialists and non-specialists alike,โ€ and โ€œAn example of the author at his best.โ€ Which #review belongs to what #book? Find out in the book review section of the Spring #UHQ: bit.ly/3LMzBCR #UtahHistory

โ€œAn ambitious and sprawling project,โ€ โ€œAn engaging read for specialists and non-specialists alike,โ€ and โ€œAn example of the author at his best.โ€

Which #review belongs to what #book? Find out in the book review section of the Spring #UHQ: bit.ly/3LMzBCR #UtahHistory
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71 years ago today, the McCarran-Walter Act went into effect and opened the pathway to #citizenship for Japanese Issei (first generation #immigrants). Learn more about the law in the "A Path Forward" sculpture on the grounds of Utah's State Capitol. #UtahHistory #CivicSeason

71 years ago today, the McCarran-Walter Act went into effect and opened the pathway to #citizenship for Japanese Issei (first generation #immigrants). Learn more about the law in the "A Path Forward" sculpture on the grounds of Utah's State Capitol. #UtahHistory #CivicSeason
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The nation's first #pride parade took place on this day 53 years ago in NYC. Learn more about the parade, #Stonewall and how this shaped pride parades in Utah: bit.ly/3pzktS1. #UtahHistory #CivicSeason #UtahCivicSeason

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The 26th Amendment was ratified on this day in 1971, lowering the #voting age to 18. Did you know that #Utah considered lowering the voting age to 18 all the way back in 1870? Learn more about #CivicSeason: bit.ly/3yi5ZXj #UtahHistory #UtahHistoricalSociety

The 26th Amendment was ratified on this day in 1971, lowering the #voting age to 18. Did you know that #Utah considered lowering the voting age to 18 all the way back in 1870? Learn more about #CivicSeason: bit.ly/3yi5ZXj #UtahHistory #UtahHistoricalSociety
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๐Ÿ“† On this day in 1964, President Johnson signed the #CivilRightsAct into law. bit.ly/3Xzxt6H #UtahHistory #CivicEngagement #LearnHistoryMakeHistory

๐Ÿ“† On this day in 1964, President Johnson signed the #CivilRightsAct into law. bit.ly/3Xzxt6H #UtahHistory #CivicEngagement #LearnHistoryMakeHistory
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๐ŸŽ† Happy #IndependenceDay! ๐ŸŽ† We wish you, your friends, and family a happy holiday as we commemorate the important events, and people, that brought our country to where it is today. #IndependenceDay #HappyBirthdayAmerica #UtahCivicSeason #CivicEngagement

๐ŸŽ† Happy #IndependenceDay! ๐ŸŽ† We wish you, your friends, and family a happy holiday as we commemorate the important events, and people, that brought our country to where it is today. #IndependenceDay #HappyBirthdayAmerica #UtahCivicSeason #CivicEngagement
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From 19th place at the 1998 Nagano Paralympics, to gold at the Salt Lake City Paralympics in 2002, this issueโ€™s #Utah in Focus celebrates the achievements and impact of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games. Subscribe to the Utah Historical Quarterly bit.ly/3LMzBCR #UtahHistory

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National Roller Coaster Day in Utah means one thing: #Lagoon! ๐ŸŽข๐Ÿ˜ Pictured here: Lagoon's first thrill-ride, "Shoot-the-Chutes," which opened in 1899. bit.ly/3OUtuyZ #UtahHistory #UtahHistoricalSociety

National Roller Coaster Day in Utah means one thing: #Lagoon! ๐ŸŽข๐Ÿ˜ Pictured here: Lagoon's first thrill-ride, "Shoot-the-Chutes," which opened in 1899. bit.ly/3OUtuyZ #UtahHistory #UtahHistoricalSociety