How are historians helping to shape our understanding of Utah and WWII? Discover fresh insights into the historical context, research methodologies, and diverse interpretations of Utah's vital role in the war from a panel of historians who specialize in WWII. The moderated panel will be followed by an open Q&A. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from the leading voices shaping our understanding of this pivotal era in Utah’s history. | Utah's WWII Narratives
Focusing on individual women's experiences, this lecture will highlight the variety of ways that women in Utah participated in World War II. By enlisting in military service, entering the workforce in unprecedented numbers, providing countless hours of volunteer work on the home front, and becoming advocates for peace and for Jewish and Japanese American communities, Utah women contributed in vital ways to the larger war effort.| Utah's Rosies: Women in WWII
Photo from the Utah Historical Society collection. | Public Memory and Commemoration: WWII in the Memory of Utahns
Location| Japanese American Experience in the West (Virtual)
How have everyday objects and cherished family memories become our most powerful link to Utah's World War II experience? This interactive lecture, featuring object stories from the "Bringing War Home" project archive, goes beyond textbooks to show how personal artifacts can act as time capsules. We’ll explore how these tangible items, paired with the stories passed down through generations, shape our understanding of how ordinary Utahns faced extraordinary challenges. Join us to see how mem...| Utah Family and Material Culture of WWII
Photo from the Utah Historical Society Collection. | From Desert to Defense: Utah's Transformation in World War II
Location| Homecoming Activity Registration 2025
International Christian Concern| International Christian Concern
Learn more about Seek the Peak - a Mount Washington Adventure Fundraiser to support the work of the nonprofit Mount Washington Observatory!We are excited to announce that the 2024 Seek the Peak website is live and ready for you to register! Our 24th annual event will take place Saturday, July 24th 2024 at Great Glen Trails. More exciting details are in the making, and we are looking forward to sharing all that our team is working hard to build for the best Seek the Peak yet! Register today at...| Seek the Peak 2024
