Midvale Historical Society & Museum

05/27/2026

Please join us as we celebrate our favorite director!

Saturday, June 13th
2-4pm
Midvale Community Center and Museum

05/25/2026

Hope you are all enjoying your long weekend.

The Midvale Historical Society wishes you and yours a lovely Memorial Day.

Thank you to those families who sacrificed so much for our freedom.

Just a reminder as we enter the Summer months-the museum is located in the Community Center, inside Midvale City Park.
Free admission
Tues, Wed, Sat 12-4 pm.

05/16/2026

We are so excited that the new Museum of Utah is opening in June! Check it out, and let us know what you think!

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Ninety years after the Mormon Meteor III set a land speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats, the historic car is returning to public view at the new Museum of Utah at the State Capitol complex.

Join the Community Grand Opening Celebration on June 27 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and learn more about the new museum: https://history.utah.gov/museum/

Read more about the significance of the Mormon Meteor and its return:
https://kutv.com/amazing-america/gallery/mormon-meteor-celebrates-90-years-with-return-to-state-capitol-complex?photo=1

05/14/2026

Have you heard the Midvale Arts Council throws free concerts in the park?!?!

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Just a few short weeks until Midvale City Park comes alive with music throughout the summer! Join us every Friday night in June and July for our FREE summer concert series! The lineup this year is 🔥🔥🔥, with some old favorites returning and some new faces in the mix! There is truly something for everyone!

2026 Lineup:
June 5 – Bridging Betty (Americana/Folk)
June 12 – Salt City String Quartet (classical, pop covers)
June 19 – Sock Hop (50’s)
June 26 - Channel Z (80’s)
July 3 – 23rd Army Band (Army Orchestra)
July 10 – Suburban Cowboys (country)
July 17 – James Romero y los Amigos Three Generations (Latin Flavor)
July24 – The Walker Brothers (Midvale tradition)
July 31 - Exit Strategy (Modern Covers)

Bring your picnic blankets, your camp chairs, your snacks, your family, and your neighbors and come enjoy our beautiful park! See you there!

WHAT: Free concerts!
WHERE: Midvale City Park Amphitheater
WHEN: Friday nights in June and July, 7pm
WHO: Everyone!

04/28/2026

We are super excited about the new Utah Museum. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18YenRCwxm/

Visitors to the new North Capitol Building can view this stunning new laylight, a masterpiece of light and glass handcrafted by the world-renowned Holdman Studios in Lehi, Utah.

This isn't just a window—it’s a vibrant tribute to the spirit of our state. As you explore the intricate stained glass, see if you can spot many iconic Utah symbols woven into the design including:

The Quaking Aspen – Our state tree
The Sego Lily – Our state flower
The Utahraptor – Our state dinosaur
The Rocky Mountain Elk – Our majestic state animal

Come experience how the sunlight transforms this space into a kaleidoscope of Utah pride!

04/03/2026

Did you know Midvale has our very own astronaut?

Don Lind was raised in Midvale, and attended Midvale Schools for elementary and middle school, graduating from Jordan High in the 1940s.

Stop by the museum to visit our display dedicated to Mr. Lind, including a Midvale memorial plate that traveled to space and back with our astronaut!

03/22/2026

We had a very lovely event today with author Tim Dumas. Thank you for helping keep Bingham History alive!

03/21/2026

Join us at the Museum today for a special presentation with Tim Dumas!

Tim will be here at noon to tell stories and introduce his new Images of America book: Bingham Canyon Mine.

Bingham Canyon Mine is the largest human-made excavation, and deepest open-pit mine in the world, which is considered to have produced more copper than any other mine in history.

Join us as we discuss the very beginnings of the Mine's operation.

03/18/2026

We are so excited to have Tim come visit this Saturday. He will be signing books and sharing stories about Bingham Canyon! Please join us.

12:00pm

Midvale Museum

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THE MAY-JUNE 1969 KENNESCOPE MAGAZINE TALKS ABOUT THE FIRST OF ITS KIND TURBINE-POWERED HAUL TRUCKS. THE ARTICLE SAID THE NEW TRUCKS ARE RATED AT 1,080 HORSE...

12/24/2025

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Did you know?
In 1958, NORAD accidentally created the tradition of tracking Santa Claus.
A Sears department store printed a Christmas ad telling kids to call Santa—but the phone number had a typo and rang directly to the U.S. military’s top command center. Instead of hanging up, the officer on duty told the child Santa was on his way. That one kind response turned into an annual tradition where NORAD now uses satellites, radar, and fighter jets to “track” Santa’s journey around the world every Christmas Eve.

12/20/2025

Did you know that our Director has been dedicating himself to the Midvale Historical Society for over 20 years, and prior to that, he generously volunteered several years at Tyler Library? If you've ever had the pleasure of visiting our beloved museum, you've undoubtedly encountered the invaluable Bill Miller - a true gem. He's a beacon of enthusiasm and wit, overflowing with passion for our community. The joy he finds in greeting local children is matched only by his love for sharing tales, whether rooted in reality or spun from imagination. 😂 His selfless contributions have been immeasurable, and we're compelled to express our heartfelt gratitude on behalf of the Historical Society and Midvale residents for his tireless efforts in preserving our collective heritage.