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.
The Commission has been approved for a reconnaissance level survey grant from the Utah State Historic Preservation Office of $15,000 with the city matching another $15,000.
Main St. Veteran Banner Program
This project offers a meaningful opportunity to honor veterans—both living and deceased—who have resided in Spanish Fork or within the 84660 zip code. A part of the proceeds may go to support the Spanish Fork Historic Preservation Commission.
Veterans will be displayed on one side of a two-sided banner along Main Street on and around Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and in the Fiesta Days parade in July if we have the volunteers to carry them. Orders must be placed two months in advance to have your banner posted for a holiday.
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 #11
April 21 at 7 pm in Library Hall (Heritage Room) 80 S Main St
Topic: Celebrating Welsh Roots by Bringing Welsh Roots Back to
Life in Spanish Fork
Presenter: John Williams
Past Lectures
Lecture Series #7
December 16, 2024 at 7 pm in Library Hall (Heritage Room) 80 S Main St
Topic: Family History and Contemporary Art
Presenter: Valerie Atkinson de Moura
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
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 #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 (Canceled)
Lecture Series #11
April 21, 2025
Topic: Celebrating Welsh Roots by Bringing Welsh Traditions Back to Life in Spanish Fork
Presenter: John Williams