History Looks to the Future: Planning for Utah's History, 2001

From Introduction: "Utah has stories worth telling, and the evidence for these stories is worth preserving. The purpose of this plan is to focus not on the stories, but on the steps necessary to preserve and present these stories and to preserve the historical resources that are still available throughout the state. The plan has three main sections followed by appendices. These sections are described as follows: 'Section 1: Strategic Elements' is a summary of the five strategic points and the values on which they are based; 'Section 2: The Plan for Utah's Heritage' consists of the same five strategic points followed by supported activities. These supporting activities are suggestions for events, programs, projects, or other activities that Utah's heritage organizations and interested parties may want to carry out; and 'Section 3: How to Implement the Plan' focuses on the steps the community of heritage organizations must take to accomplish this plan and names other activities that will help Utah's history community become more cohesive. It also describes the development of plans for historical activities in Utah throughout the past decade. ...Utah's history programs are decentralized, democratic, and heavily dependent upon volunteer efforts, creating a statewide, grassroots movement that responds to local needs. This system works best for Utah - and this plan assumes that the system will continue. The plan is designed to build and strengthen existing programs and support those to come. It encourage collaboration and coordination while supporting local control. Many individuals and institutions in Utah have a role in preserving and promoting the use of historical resources by Utah's citizens and visitors. These institutions includes governments agencies at all levels; private nonprofit organizations; research institutions; educational institutions including universities, colleges, and secondary and elementary schools; professional associations; and businesses. All of these groups, their staffs and volunteers, as well as unaffiliated individuals who love and appreciate Utah's past have a part in implementing these strategic initiatives. The institutions involved in Utah's historic and prehistoric prehistoric heritage are called heritage organizations in this document. Heritage organizations take seriously their responsibility to help make the connections with the past that are so vital to the well-being of individuals and communities. As an important part of this commitment, heritage organizations from around the state have worked together to create this plan for Utah's history and heritage. The plan consists of values and broad-based, visionary, strategic statements that encompass general principles. It is designed to guide individuals, organizations, partnerships, and the history community as a whole. The Utah Division of State History has spearheaded the creation of this plan, and it will take the lead in coordinating the implementation of the plan among Utah's heritage organizations. In particular, the Division will follow through with a customized plan of its own based on the elements in this plan that pertain to the Division's own mission, values, and strategic plans, and with elements that support the entire history community. Many individual heritage organizations will draft their own plans to further their missions in harmony with this plan This document will not sit on a shelf. Steps for assessment, adjustment, and ongoing dialogue have been included as important components of this plan." Project funding was provided in part by a Historic Preservation Fund grant to the Utah State Historic Preservation Office, Division of State History, Department of Heritage & Art, administered by the State, Tribal, Local Plans and Grants division, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. (grant number 49-01-16445, subgrant number UT-01-005).

History Looks to the Future: Planning for Utah's History, 2001

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