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Bountiful Museum & Learning Center
Bountiful, Utah

History, Historic House, Historical Society

Bountiful is the second settlement in Utah, and we have a rich heritage and many places to visit and learn about. We have just recently moved into our new facilities, the James and Alice Smedley Manor at 305 North Main, Bountiful, Utah. This beautiful home was built in 1893 and has been well preserved and fits the needs of our historical museum perfectly.

Daughters of Utah Pioneers
Salina, Utah

History, Historic House, Historical Society

Collection housed in historical LDS tithing office.

Mt. Nebo Pioneer Memorial Relic Home
Mona, Utah

Historic House

Log cabin and relic home. The log cabin was the boyhood home of Oscar W. McConkie and was built by his father. (Cabin is being remodeled and will be open for viewing in spring of 1996).

North Ogden Historical Museum
North Ogden, Utah

Culture, History, Historic House

Historical artifacts-home life, fruit industry, farming, social activities, clothing, schoolroom, medical, mining. Family histories, stories, & photos. HO scale train diorama of old North Ogden with old buildings & houses.

Pioneer Craft House
Salt Lake City, Utah

Art, Children's, Historic House, Library, Specialized

The Pioneer Craft House, named for a project commemorating the 1847 settlement of Salt Lake City, celebrated its 60th year at the old Scott School property at 500 E 3300 S. During that time, Craft House has been the home of a valuable international puppet collection, well-used weaving and pottery studios, silversmith and lapidary workshops, an art library, and a peaceful cultural haven for artists and craftspeople. Classes in both heritage and contemporary methods and materials gave students the opportunity to develop interests in fields as varied as tatting, woodcarving, sculpture, flute-making, and even microwave cooking and macrame!

Springville - Mapleton Pioneer Museum
Springville, Utah

Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

Museum of artifacts, photographs and histories of early Springville, Utah pioneers who lived there from 1850-1900.

The Beehive House
Salt Lake City, Utah

History, Historic House

Home of Brigham Young with pioneer furnishings.

Weber County Daughters of Utah Pioneers
Ogden, Utah

History, Historic House, Library

The mission of the Weber County Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum is to preserve and maintain the Weber County Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum building and the Miles Goodyear Cabin, and to remember the lives and achievements of Utah pioneers, especially those who founded our Weber County communities, by collecting and preserving artifacts, photographs, and histories, and by sharing their stories through exhibits, publications, and programs, thus increasing understanding and appreciation for the pioneer heritage of Weber County (2012)

Brigham Young Winter Home
Saint George, Utah

Historic House

Victorian and early pioneer style furnishings - some are original. Floors, woodwork, walls and doors have been restored; daily tours by LDS missionary couples as part of St. George Temple Visitors' Center and Historic Sites Mission. An occasional visit

Fort Buenaventura Park
Ogden, Utah

General, History, Historic House, Park

Located on an 84-acre river tract of land near the Weber River, the fort symbolizes a period of western history that was the transition from nomadic ways of the Indian tribes and trappers to the first permanent settlers in the Great Basin. Facilities at the fort include picnic areas, a canoeing pond, the replica fort including three cabins and restrooms.

Mt. Pleasant Pioneer Museum and Relic Home
Mount Pleasant, Utah

History, Historic House, Historical Society

We are an historical home. The Relic Home is one of the first homes built outside Mt. Pleasant's fort. William S. Seely built this home. He was the first L.D.S. bishop and also the first mayor of Mt. Pleasant. We have large photo portraits of the original pioneers as well as photos of original events, pioneers, homes and historical sites. We also have collected numerous histories and genealogies of the original pioneers as well as descendants who followed them.

Parowan Old Rock Church Museum
Parowan, Utah

Archaeology, Church, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Park

Parowan's historic "Crown Jewel", the rock church stands in the center of town square. Construction of the Rock Church began in 1863 and the work was completed in 1867. The Rock Church balcony was designed after the Salt Lake City Tabernacle. Over the years, the rock church has been used as a place of worship, town council hall, school building, social hall, and a tourist camp. The Rock Church was restored in the 1940's. Location: Town square between Center and 100 South on Main Street.

Silver Reef Museum
Leeds, Utah

Culture, History, Historic House

The Silver Reef Museum is a small museum in a silver and copper mining ghost town that was active from 1876-1890. The museum is housed in the old Wells, Fargo & Co. Express building and has an interpretive trail map of the surrounding ruins available at all times even when the museum is closed.

Territorial Statehouse State Park
Fillmore, Utah

Culture, History, Historic House, Library, Park

Today the Statehouse reveals Utah pioneer culture and history, through artifacts, histories, photographs, and educational programs. Two pioneer log cabins and the 1867 Rock School House are also located on the grounds, as well as shady picnic areas.

This Is The Place Heritage Park
Salt Lake City, Utah

Children's, Church, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Park, Specialized

This Is The Place Heritage Park is home to Old Deseret Village, a living history museum where you can discover what life was like in mid-1800s Utah. It's a living community that has been painstakingly recreated to represent Utah's past. All of its historic buildings are carefully restored or recreated homes, stores, churches and other structures essential to a bustling pioneer community.

Wheeler Historic Farm
Salt Lake City, Utah

History, Historic House, Park

Historic House Tours, Farm Chores, Tractor Drawn Wagon Rides, Birthday Parties, Summer Day Camp, Country Store. See website for seasonal activities.

MUSEUM CONFERENCES

Georgia Association of Museums 2025 Conference

February 5 - 7, 2025

Milledgeville, Georgia

Georgia Association of Museums 2025 Conference

Wednesday, February 5 - Friday, February 7, 2025

Ina Dillard Russell Library Georgia College & State University

Milledgeville, Georgia

Hosted by: Georgia Association of Museums

The Whole Story Is The Meanin

“For the fiction writer himself the whole story is the meaning, because it is an experience, not an abstraction.”― Flannery O'Connor, Mystery and Manners: Occasional Pros

Join us in Milledgeville, Georgia, for the annual Georgia Association of Museums conference as we explore the profound wisdom of Milledgeville author Flannery O'Connor’s words. In a world where narratives intersect and perspectives diverge, this theme invites proposals that delve into the essence of storytelling within museums and cultural institutions. Our work in the museum field requires us to look at stories from as many angles and perspectives as possible so that we might do our best to tell the “whole story.

Through thought-provoking discussions, interactive workshops, and engaging presentations, we will uncover the layers of meaning embedded within every artifact, exhibition, and historical account. Just as O’Connor masterfully crafted narratives that resonate with universal truths, museums hold the power to illuminate the whole story behind many objects, artworks, and cultural phenomena

We will examine how museums can embrace inclusivity, diversity, and authenticity in their storytelling practices. By acknowledging multiple perspectives and amplifying marginalized voices, we can enrich our understanding of the past and present, fostering empathy and connection within our communities.

Small Museum Association 41st Annual Conference 2025

February 17 - 19, 2025

Gaithersburg, Maryland

Small Museum Association 41st Annual Conference 2025

Monday, February 17 - Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center

Gaithersburg, Maryland

Hosted by: Small Museum Association

The annual SMA conference attracts more than 300 museum professionals, board members, and volunteers from a wide variety of small museums. They attend sessions on topics ranging from collections and education to staffing and board issues.

We offer a large Museum Resource Hall and plenty of informal networking opportunities for you to talk with (and get ideas from!) other small museum professionals and volunteers

Theme for 2025: Make It Happen!!!

Is there an exhibit, program, or fundraiser that you've been talking about doing for years? Do you feel stuck because of procrastination, lack of board support, or insufficient funds? It's time to take action

At SMA 2025, small museum professionals will share their tips and tricks of how they made it happen!

2025 California Association of Museums Conference

February 18 - 22, 2025

San Fransico, California

2025 California Association of Museums Conference

Tuesday, February 18 - Saturday, February 22, 2025

San Fransico, California

Hosted by: California Association of Museums

CAM is hard at work planning for the 2025 conference, set to take place from February 18–22, 2025 in San Francisco. We look forward to highlighting best practices and innovative ideas from California's museum community

The California Association of Museums is excited to continue offering in-person programming for 2025. We will not be requiring proof of COVID vaccination/s, but highly encourage vaccination and boosters. For the health and safety of our colleagues, masks are also encouraged (but not required). Capacity and spaces will be thoughtfully considered in the planning of this event.

For more information, please email programs@calmuseums.org.

Virginia Association of Museum's 2025 Annual Conference!

March 15 - 18, 2025

Blacksburg, Virginia

Virginia Association of Museum's 2025 Annual Conference!

Saturday, March 15 - Tuesday, March 18, 2025

The Inn at Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia

Hosted by: Virginia Association of Museums

2025 Conference Theme: Looking Back to the Future For the past several years, many museums have been deeply involved in planning programs and events to observe the 250th birthday of the United States of America. While this is certainly an occasion to celebrate, this anniversary also forces us as a society to reckon with ongoing inequities and challenges within the US that go back to its inception. As museums ask their audiences to look to the past to understand the present and shape a better future, perhaps now is a good moment in time for Virginia’s museum community to take pause and look back at its own history. We are excited to see you in Blacksburg in March 2025 as we take a moment in our hectic schedules to take pause and visit our diverse pasts. Let’s uncover and share our histories to build a more resilient Virginia museum community.

2025 Am Assoc for State and Local History Annual Conference

September 10 - 13, 2025

Cincinnati, Ohio

2025 Am Assoc for State and Local History Annual Conference

Wednesday, September 10 - Saturday, September 13, 2025

TBD

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hosted by: American Association for State and Local History

The 2025 AASLH Annual Conference, in partnership with Ohio Local History Alliance, will take place as the history field makes the final preparations to kickoff off the 250th commemoration of the founding of the United States.

The 2025 conference theme, inspired by AASLH’s Making History at 250: The Field Guide for Semiquincentennial, is an opportunity to broadly explore one of the guide’s themes, The American Experiment. For many in the American colonies in 1776, independence from Britain represented a “leap into the dark” into an unknown future

We are excited for you to join us in Cincinnati as we encourage discussion about our democracy and civic institutions and how they can help strengthen understanding, inspire action, and reveal ways that all of us can participate in and shape the ongoing American experiment.

For more information, please call 615-320-3203 or email info@aaslh.org.

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