Utah Stories from the Beehive Archive

Tune in each week 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. For a complete list of episodes, click the "View All Stories" button below, then browse or search.

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Radio: Bridging the Distance Across Rural Utah

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Today, we have 24 hour news channels and TikTok to share breaking news and current trends. But for Utahns isolated by distance in the early 20th…see more

Ephraim Relief Society Granary

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In the late nineteenth century, the local Granary building in Ephraim gave women an unusual public presence on Main Street, and became a proud symbol…see more

Arts Drive Rural Utah

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Just like alfalfa fields and amazing vistas, art is easy to find in rural Utah. It is also a major economic driver. Utah's state motto is…see more