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