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Utah’s Archaeology PodcastBetween a rock and a historic placeWhat do climbers and archaeology have in common? Listen to the newest episode of Utah’s Public Archaeology Podcast to find out how Utah’s climbing community is protecting our past.
2026-01-2745 min
Utah’s Archaeology PodcastThe archaeology of sound: Restoring the iconic tabernacle organUtah’s Public Archaeology Program invites you on a deep dive into the Salt Lake City Tabernacle Organ with Emily Utt, Historic Sites Curator for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and Joseph Nielson, Curator of Organs at Temple Square. Discover its fascinating pioneer past and the complex project to restore its original sound, giving you a powerful, unparalleled acoustic experience this holiday season.
2025-12-161h 15Utah’s Archaeology PodcastThe cost of care: Rock imagery, vandalism, and the preservation of cultural heritageWhen rock imagery is defaced by modern vandalism, what can be done? Join us as archaeological conservator Claire Dean discusses the recent damages in American Fork Canyon and breaks down the complex science of restoring our vital cultural heritage sites.
2025-11-2653 minUtah’s Archaeology PodcastThese archaeologists are (responsibly) on fire: how cultural resource and fire management work togetherDid you know that cultural resource management and fire management often go hand-in-hand? Learn about this unique field and its importance to protecting Utah's cultural sites with our guests, BLM Branch Chief for Outdoor and Heritage Resources Nate Thomas and BLM State Fire Management Officer Chris Delaney!
2025-10-2956 minUtah’s Archaeology PodcastState Law-enforcement Taking Strides to Safeguard Utah's HeritageJoin Utah Public Archaeology Program and Captain Chase Pili with the Utah Division of Law Enforcement to talk about just how serious Utah takes our cultural resource preservation. Learn about recent trainings and initiatives the state has undertaken to better educate recreationalists and visitors on the laws and regulations that surround the protection of your heritage.
2025-09-3051 minUtah’s Archaeology PodcastCelebrate America 250 - Utah StyleGet ready for a deep dive into America 250! We're sitting down with the Utah team behind the nationwide initiative celebrating the 250th anniversary of our country's founding. Join us as we explore Utah's vision and get an exclusive preview of all the events, projects, and programs coming up. From local events to national initiatives, there's something for everyone!
2025-09-0447 minUtah’s Archaeology PodcastThe many definitions of stewardship with Autumn GillardUCSS is joined by Autumn Gillard, the Cultural Resource Manager for the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah. In this episode, we learn about Autumn's background, her career and partnership with UCSS and the many different forms of site stewardship. We talk about visiting sites respectfully and that there are still living descendants connected to many of the cultural resources here in Utah today.
2025-08-2639 minUtah’s Archaeology PodcastGilsonite Country: preserving stories of Gilsonite mining in Uintah CountyIn this episode, your Utah Cultural Site Stewardship Program hosts cover the history of Gilsonite mining throughout Uintah County, as well as how UCSS and the Vernal BLM partnered to redocument the historic mining town of Rector to help ensure more research and preservation of this site for future visitors and recreationalists.
2025-07-2842 minUtah’s Archaeology PodcastTelling the stories of Utah's people: the new Museum of UtahJoin Utah's Cultural Site Stewardship Program and Tim Glenn, Museum Director for the new Museum of Utah, as we discuss the need for and purpose of a museum focused on telling Utahn's stories. Get a behind-the-scenes perspective on the process of making this museum a reality.
2025-07-2839 minUtah’s Archaeology PodcastThe Undeniable Overlap of Utah’s Cultural Resources and Outdoor RecreationJoin UCSS and the division of outdoor recreation to talk about the preservation of cultural resources and outdoor recreation access here in Utah. Learn about DOR grants and other awesome information about the world renowned recreation throughout the state.
2025-06-2749 minUtah’s Archaeology PodcastBehind the Scenes: Researching the Buffalo SoldiersUCSS Researcher Marcos Van Dalen gives us an overview and behind-the-scenes insight into the research that has gone into the Buffalo Soldier Heritage Trail. Hear about his experiences scouring 1800s cursive, old military documents, newspapers, and more to uncover these amazing stories of Utah history in this episode.
2025-05-2238 minUtah’s Archaeology PodcastAudiobook and Interview: Utah's Buffalo Soldier Heritage TrailDoug Wright of KSL NewsRadio fame reads our new booklet "Utah's Buffalo Soldier Heritage Trail: Legacy of the Black Soldiers Who Helped Shape the American West" in this episode, as well as providing a short interview. Amazing Utah history and amazing people - come give this episode a listen.
2025-05-221h 18Utah’s Archaeology PodcastUtah Buffalo Soldier Heritage Trail; The story behind it and where it is goingJoin the Utah Cultural Site Stewardship Program as we discuss the Buffalo Soldier Heritage Trail and Project with two of it's vital stakeholders; Robert Burch, Director of Sema Hadithi and Paisley Rekdal, Director University of Utah American West Center. Learn about the beginnings, development and ongoing efforts for the project and just how impactful the Buffalo Soldiers were during their time in Utah. More episodes on this topic will are on the way so you won't want to miss this!
2025-04-2455 minUtah’s Archaeology PodcastRecovery of stolen cultural resourcesJoin the Utah Cultural Site Stewardship Program and National Forest Service Special Agent, Trey Outlaw, to discuss the amazing history and successful return story of the historic military half track that was stolen from Boulder Mountain, UT back in June 2024!
2025-03-2738 minUtah’s Archaeology PodcastWhat is Utah is doing to safeguard heritage?For this first podcast we wanted to bring in two people who were absolutely instrumental in both the vision but also making the Utah Cultural Site Stewardship Program a reality.
2025-02-2740 min