Utah Humanities

Utah Stories from the Beehive Archive

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Tune in for a two-minute look at some of the most pivotal — and peculiar — events in Utah history! With all of the history and none of the dust, the Beehive Archive is a fun way to catch up on Utah’s past.

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Pleasure Cruising: The Galloway-Stone Expedition 20.09.2021 2:30

The outdoor recreation industry in Utah is worth billions of dollars. But getting out into nature for simple pleasure – and paying someone to guide you – is a relatively modern concept. Learn about a river trip taken in 1909 that forecast the growth of Utah’s river recreation economy.

Family Wash Day the Old-Fashioned Way 20.09.2021 2:29

Laundry Day. Hate it or love it, it is easier to do now than it ever has been. Learn how one Utah family washed their clothing before indoor plumbing.

Ancient Farmers & Prehistoric Waterways 20.09.2021 2:38

People living in Utah have been managing water to support agriculture for over a thousand years. Using tools and techniques perfected by their ancestors, these ancient farmers manipulated water and adapted to their dry environment in order to thrive.

Utah's Canary in the Coal Mine 18.09.2021 2:35

Great Salt Lake is the natural wonder that gave Utah’s capital city its name. Yet, it is cut in half, deprived of water, and shrinking before our very eyes. Learn about the water story of our beloved Great Salt Lake – and the warning it presents .