August Highlights: keep reading to learn more about.... 🏠This Month’s Tours: Governor’s Mansion, Salt Lake City & County Building, and more
đź’» Summer Highlights: Projects Powered by Interns & Volunteers
💡 Lectures: Save the Date – Fairpark History Lecture
🎟️ Fairpark Homes Tour: Registration Now Open 📱 Tour App Refresh Complete: Our mobile tour app just got a major refresh
đź“ť We Want to Hear from You: Take our Community Survey
🎉 Memories at Memorial House: Have you celebrated a life moment at Memorial House? Share your story and help us celebrate decades of memories
🚶🏻‍♀️ Get Involved: Become a Member & Join Our Volunteer Team |
August Highlights: keep reading to learn more about.... 🏠This Month’s Tours: Governor’s Mansion, Salt Lake City & County Building, and more
đź’» Summer Highlights: Projects Powered by Interns & Volunteers
💡 Lectures: Save the Date – Fairpark History Lecture
🎟️ Fairpark Homes Tour: Registration Now Open 📱 Tour App Refresh Complete: Our mobile tour app just got a major refresh
đź“ť We Want to Hear from You: Take our Community Survey
🎉 Memories at Memorial House: Have you celebrated a life moment at Memorial House? Share your story and help us celebrate decades of memories
🚶🏻‍♀️ Get Involved: Become a Member & Join Our Volunteer Team |
For fun: Q: How do you compliment a well-restored window? A: Read to the end to see the answer! |
For fun: Q: How do you compliment a well-restored window? A: Read to the end to see the answer! |
Governor's Mansion (Kearns Mansion) - Aug 6 @ 2 pm and 3 pm Meditation Chapel in Memory Grove - Aug 8 @ 11 am to 1 pm McCune Mansion - Aug 13 @ 10 am and 11 am View All Tours Here |
Governor's Mansion (Kearns Mansion) - Aug 6 @ 2 pm and 3 pm Meditation Chapel in Memory Grove - Aug 8 @ 11 am to 1 pm McCune Mansion - Aug 13 @ 10 am and 11 am View All Tours Here |
Save the Date Fairpark History Lecture 10/11/25 |
Save the Date Fairpark History Lecture 10/11/25 |
Capacity Building Projects |
Capacity Building Projects |
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This summer, our interns and volunteers brought fresh energy and lasting impact to Preservation Utah’s work: - Marketing intern Caroline Maffett launched our Community Survey, designed a Memorial House Story Collection process, and developed a year-long communications plan to grow awareness, engagement, and fundraising.
- Preservation intern Suvam Pokarel organized decades of easement records and improved our compliance systems—key steps in protecting Utah’s historic places.
- Longtime volunteer Bim Oliver and Lindsey Bevan expanded and updated our mobile tour app—new tours are here! Want to feature your neighborhood? Reach out!
- Public policy intern Gracie Kolbenschlag created a bill tracker, updated impact data, built survey tools, and mapped out strategic advocacy partners.
- And thanks to volunteer Rachel, we now have a fully inventoried Preservation Utah Library—ready to support staff, students, and preservation partners.
We’re so grateful for the dedication and talent these individuals brought to our mission! |
This summer, our interns and volunteers brought fresh energy and lasting impact to Preservation Utah’s work: - Marketing intern Caroline Maffett launched our Community Survey, designed a Memorial House Story Collection process, and developed a year-long communications plan to grow awareness, engagement, and fundraising.
- Preservation intern Suvam Pokarel organized decades of easement records and improved our compliance systems—key steps in protecting Utah’s historic places.
- Longtime volunteer Bim Oliver and Lindsey Bevan expanded and updated our mobile tour app—new tours are here! Want to feature your neighborhood? Reach out!
- Public policy intern Gracie Kolbenschlag created a bill tracker, updated impact data, built survey tools, and mapped out strategic advocacy partners.
- And thanks to volunteer Rachel, we now have a fully inventoried Preservation Utah Library—ready to support staff, students, and preservation partners.
We’re so grateful for the dedication and talent these individuals brought to our mission! |
🥳The Preservation Utah Tour App Has a Fresh New Look and Features! 🥳 |
🥳The Preservation Utah Tour App Has a Fresh New Look and Features! 🥳 |
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Thanks to the hard work of our volunteers and staff, the app now features new content, updated formatting, and audio narration—bringing Utah’s historic places and spaces to life. Explore the app to discover: - Walking tours in Salt Lake City, Pleasant Grove, Midway, Heber City, and more
- Driving tours of modernist neighborhoods and churches
- Easy-to-use maps and intuitive features
- Audio narration (now being added to each tour!)
📲 Download the app today on iOS or Android, and start exploring the past at your own pace. Help Us Share More Stories
We're just getting started. We want to partner with communities, organizations, and individuals across Utah to keep expanding this statewide resource. If you have a neighborhood, historic district, or unique set of stories to share—we’d love to work with you! Our team will guide you through the process, and we’ll take care of the technical side.
💬 Interested in partnering with us to create a tour? Reply to this email to start a conversation—we’d love to hear your ideas!
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Thanks to the hard work of our volunteers and staff, the app now features new content, updated formatting, and audio narration—bringing Utah’s historic places and spaces to life. Explore the app to discover: - Walking tours in Salt Lake City, Pleasant Grove, Midway, Heber City, and more
- Driving tours of modernist neighborhoods and churches
- Easy-to-use maps and intuitive features
- Audio narration (now being added to each tour!)
📲 Download the app today on iOS or Android, and start exploring the past at your own pace. Help Us Share More Stories
We're just getting started. We want to partner with communities, organizations, and individuals across Utah to keep expanding this statewide resource. If you have a neighborhood, historic district, or unique set of stories to share—we’d love to work with you! Our team will guide you through the process, and we’ll take care of the technical side.
💬 Interested in partnering with us to create a tour? Reply to this email to start a conversation—we’d love to hear your ideas!
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đź“Ł We Want to Hear From You! |
đź“Ł We Want to Hear From You! |
Take the Preservation Utah Community Survey At Preservation Utah, we're committed to making our work more inclusive, impactful, and connected to communities across the state. That’s why we’re asking for your input through our Community Survey. This quick 10–15 minute survey will help us better understand how you engage with preservation, what matters most to you, and how we can serve you—and your neighborhood—more effectively. Whether you’re a longtime member, a new follower, or simply care about Utah’s historic places, your voice matters. |
Take the Preservation Utah Community Survey At Preservation Utah, we're committed to making our work more inclusive, impactful, and connected to communities across the state. That’s why we’re asking for your input through our Community Survey. This quick 10–15 minute survey will help us better understand how you engage with preservation, what matters most to you, and how we can serve you—and your neighborhood—more effectively. Whether you’re a longtime member, a new follower, or simply care about Utah’s historic places, your voice matters. |
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Partner Spotlight The Utah Governor's Mansion Foundation |
Partner Spotlight The Utah Governor's Mansion Foundation |
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| The Utah Governors Mansion Foundation raises private funds to preserve the historic mansion at 603 East South Temple. The foundation ensures the upkeep of the mansion’s furnishings, artifacts, grounds, and gardens—protecting its historical integrity. We are proud to work with the foundation to deliver our popular Governor’s Mansion Tours!
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The Utah Governors Mansion Foundation raises private funds to preserve the historic mansion at 603 East South Temple. The foundation ensures the upkeep of the mansion’s furnishings, artifacts, grounds, and gardens—protecting its historical integrity. We are proud to work with the foundation to deliver our popular Governor’s Mansion Tours!
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Help Us Tell the Story of Memorial House Have you celebrated a milestone, gathered with loved ones, or hosted a meaningful event at Memorial House? We’d love to hear from you! Whether it was a wedding, memorial, reunion, or community celebration, your memories help us capture the heart of what makes Memorial House so special. Share your story, photos, invitations, or other event keepsakes with us and help preserve the spirit of this beloved gathering place for generations to come. |
Help Us Tell the Story of Memorial House Have you celebrated a milestone, gathered with loved ones, or hosted a meaningful event at Memorial House? We’d love to hear from you! Whether it was a wedding, memorial, reunion, or community celebration, your memories help us capture the heart of what makes Memorial House so special. Share your story, photos, invitations, or other event keepsakes with us and help preserve the spirit of this beloved gathering place for generations to come. |
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July Highlight: Preservation Alumni Reunion |
July Highlight: Preservation Alumni Reunion |
Last month, we were honored to host the annual Preservation Utah Reunion—an evening dedicated to celebrating the people who have shaped our mission across decades. Alumni from all corners of the preservation movement, including former board members, staff, volunteers, and longtime supporters, came together to reconnect, share memories, and reflect on the lasting legacy they’ve helped build. The event offered a chance to share stories, celebrate milestones, and spark new connections across generations of preservationists. It reminded us that our work is not only about protecting places, but also about honoring the people who make that work possible. We were especially proud to kick off the planning for our 60th Anniversary Celebration during the gathering. With our eyes on the future and deep gratitude for our past, the event marked the beginning of what we’re thrilled to now call an annual tradition. To all who joined us: thank you. Your continued presence and passion help carry Preservation Utah forward. We look forward to gathering again next year and growing this meaningful tradition. |
Last month, we were honored to host the annual Preservation Utah Reunion—an evening dedicated to celebrating the people who have shaped our mission across decades. Alumni from all corners of the preservation movement, including former board members, staff, volunteers, and longtime supporters, came together to reconnect, share memories, and reflect on the lasting legacy they’ve helped build. The event offered a chance to share stories, celebrate milestones, and spark new connections across generations of preservationists. It reminded us that our work is not only about protecting places, but also about honoring the people who make that work possible. We were especially proud to kick off the planning for our 60th Anniversary Celebration during the gathering. With our eyes on the future and deep gratitude for our past, the event marked the beginning of what we’re thrilled to now call an annual tradition. To all who joined us: thank you. Your continued presence and passion help carry Preservation Utah forward. We look forward to gathering again next year and growing this meaningful tradition. |
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Interested in joining our volunteers? |
Interested in joining our volunteers? |
Sign up for our monthly Volunteers In Preservation newsletter (VIP) which includes upcoming volunteer opportunities and volunteer accomplishments. The VIP also includes information about our exclusive Third Thursday tours for our volunteers and members. |
Sign up for our monthly Volunteers In Preservation newsletter (VIP) which includes upcoming volunteer opportunities and volunteer accomplishments. The VIP also includes information about our exclusive Third Thursday tours for our volunteers and members. |
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You can support Preservation Utah every time you shop for groceries by signing up for a free account with Smith’s Inspiring Donations. It's that easy! |
You can support Preservation Utah every time you shop for groceries by signing up for a free account with Smith’s Inspiring Donations. It's that easy! |
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| Joining Preservation Utah means more than just being a member. You are also making a statement that preserving Utah’s history and cultural resources is your priority. Most importantly, your membership dollars stay in our state and work for Utah communities and residents. Benefits include discounted tickets for our Historic Homes Tour, invitations to private tours held throughout the year, and discounts from our business partners and Memorial House rentals. |
Joining Preservation Utah means more than just being a member. You are also making a statement that preserving Utah’s history and cultural resources is your priority. Most importantly, your membership dollars stay in our state and work for Utah communities and residents. Benefits include discounted tickets for our Historic Homes Tour, invitations to private tours held throughout the year, and discounts from our business partners and Memorial House rentals. |
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For fun: Q: How do you complement a well-restored window? A: Now that’s what I call frame-worthy work! |
For fun: Q: How do you complement a well-restored window? A: Now that’s what I call frame-worthy work! |
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