Echoes of '76: Utah's 250 Years of Impact—From Dominguez-Escalante to America 250

Echoes of '76: Utah's 250 Years of Impact — From Dominguez-Escalante to 2026
Date: January 8th, 2026
Time: 7 p.m.-8:30pm

In celebration of Utah History Month, the Utah Historical Society, the Utah State Historic Preservation Office, and the America250 Utah Commission invite you to a special panel discussion inspired by the historic paintings in the State Capitol rotunda.

Beginning with the Dominguez-Escalante expedition in 1776, this event examines a  250-year timeline of Utah’s history and the convergence of a variety of groups. Experts will discuss the profound ways these foundational events still impact life in the state today, providing insights right up to our current moment in commemorating the 130th anniversary of Utah’s statehood and the Nation’s 250th.

Learn how the events of 1776 in the West set the stage for modern Utah as we look forward to the America 250 anniversary in 2026.
 

Event details: Thursday January 8th, 2026 at 7:00 pm in the Utah State Capitol Rotunda

Know Before You Go:

• Cost: Free and open to the public.
• Registration is strongly encouraged to ensure your entry to the event. Admittance to the lecture will be provided to ticketholders first, with seating available (when possible) for drop-in attendees.
• Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the program. 
• Upon arrival, pre-registered lecture attendees are to confirm their registration by checking in with a UHS staff member.