Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission shall act in an advisory role to the City Council regarding the identification and protection of local historic and archaeological resources. The Commission shall work toward the continuing education of citizens regarding historic preservation and community history.

Main St. Veteran Banner Program

This project provides the opportunity to pay tribute to veterans who have passed away that lived in Spanish Fork.  Veterans will be displayed on one side of a two-sided banner along Main Street on and around Memorial Day and Veterans Day.

Purchase a Banner


To see more info about the banners and to see the veterans featured on them visit our Veteran Banners Story Map.

Lecture Series

We host a monthly lecture series, focusing on topics surrounding the community and its history. See what's coming up and the lectures we've hosted previously.

Next

Lecture Series #6

November 18, 2024 at 7 pm in Library Hall (Heritage Room) 80 S Main St
Topic: A Cause Worth Fighting For
Presenter: Laura Dixon



Past Lectures

Lecture Series #5

October 21, 2024 at 7 pm in Library Hall (Heritage Room) 80 S Main St
Topic: Jones-Hughes Pioneer Heritage Park
Presenter: JP Hughes & Family


Lecture Series #4

September 16, 2024 at 7 pm in Library Hall (Heritage Room) 80 S Main St
Topic: The Old Pioneer Cemetery
Presenter: Richard Davis


Lecture Series #3

June 17, 2024
Topic: Sister Cities with Iceland
Presenter: Steve Leifson


Lecture Series #2

May 20, 2024
Topic: The History of Spanish Fork High School
Presenters: Coach Jim "Shoe" Nelson and Pat Nelson


Lecture Series #1

April 15, 2024
Topic: History of the Utah State Jr. Livestock Show and the 100 Year Celebration
Presenters: Clay Nielson and Jim Jenson

Upcoming

Unless otherwise indicated, all lectures will be held at 7 pm in the Library Hall Heritage Room (80 S Main St) on the date indicated.

Lecture Series #6
November 18, 2024
Topic: A Cause Worth Fighting For
Presenter: Laura Dixon

Lecture Series #7
December 16, 2024
Topic: Family History and Contemporary Art
Presenter: Valerie Atkinson de Moura

Lecture Series #8
January 13, 2025
Topic: Early Utah Theater History
Presenter: Daryl Tucker

Lecture Series #9
February 10, 2025
Topic: Pioneer Plants and Medicine
Presenter: Heather Beecher

Lecture Series #10
March 17, 2025
Topic: Spanish Fork Women in the Military
Presenter: Becki Knepper

Lecture Series #11
April 21, 2025
Topic: Celebrating Welsh Roots by Bringing Welsh Traditions Back to Life in Spanish Fork
Presenter: John Williams