Beyond the 50-Year Rule
Beyond the 50-Year Rule
Podcast Description
Beyond the 50-Year Rule was created by the Utah Cultural Site Stewardship (UCSS) Program. UCSS is a volunteer program that enlists the public to assist land managers by safeguarding cultural resources through site monitoring, special projects and educational events. UCSS has over 400 active volunteers, making the program the largest in the nation. UCSS also spearheads public engagement and education surround cultural resources.
Beyond the 50-Year rule is a look into the UCSS Program, to learn from our partners, connect more to the intangible history here in Utah and to experience the positive impacts the world of cultural resources is experiencing thanks to the united front of public and professionals that work together to protect Utah’s heritage.
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The podcast focuses on cultural heritage preservation, community engagement, and educational initiatives with episodes discussing topics like the importance of cultural resource stewardship and interviews with key figures involved in the UCSS Program, highlighting local projects and volunteer experiences.

Beyond the 50-Year Rule was created by the Utah’s Public Archaeology Program. A primary pillar of the program is the Utah Cultural Site Stewardship (UCSS) Program. UCSS is a volunteer program that enlists the public to assist land managers by safeguarding cultural resources through site monitoring, special projects and educational events. UCSS has over 450 active volunteers, making the program the largest in the nation. In support of public archaeology goals, UCSS also spearheads public engagement and education surrounding cultural resources.
Beyond the 50-Year rule is a look into the Public Archeology Program, to learn from our partners, connect more to the intangible history here in Utah and to experience the positive impacts the world of cultural resources is experiencing thanks to the united front of public and professionals that work together to protect Utah’s heritage.
Utah’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.

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