Beyond the 50-Year Rule
Beyond the 50-Year Rule was created by the Utah's Public Archaeology Program. A primary pillar of the program is the Utah Cultural Site Stewardship (UCSS) Program. UCSS is a volunteer program that enlists the public to assist land managers by safeguarding cultural resources through site monitoring, special projects and educational events. UCSS has over 450 active volunteers, making the program the largest in the nation. In support of public archaeology goals, UCSS also spearheads public engagement and education surrounding cultural resources.
Beyond the 50-Year rule is a look into the Public Archeology Program, to learn from our partners, connect more to the intangible history here in Utah and to experience the positive impacts the world of cultural resources is experiencing thanks to the united front of public and professionals that work together to protect Utah’s heritage.
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Episodes
Wednesday Oct 29, 2025
Wednesday Oct 29, 2025
Did you know that cultural resource management and fire management often go hand-in-hand? Learn about this unique field and its importance to protecting Utah's cultural sites with our guests, BLM Branch Chief for Outdoor and Heritage Resources Nate Thomas and BLM State Fire Management Officer Chris Delany!
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Join Utah Public Archaeology Program and Captain Chase Pili with the Utah Division of Law Enforcement to talk about just how serious Utah takes our cultural resource preservation. Learn about recent trainings and initiatives the state has undertaken to better educate recreationalists and visitors on the laws and regulations that surround the protection of your heritage.
Thursday Sep 04, 2025
Thursday Sep 04, 2025
Get ready for a deep dive into America 250! We're sitting down with the Utah team behind the nationwide initiative celebrating the 250th anniversary of our country's founding. Join us as we explore Utah's vision and get an exclusive preview of all the events, projects, and programs coming up. From local events to national initiatives, there's something for everyone!
Monday Aug 25, 2025
Monday Aug 25, 2025
UCSS is joined by Autumn Gillard, the Cultural Resource Manager for the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah. In this episode, we learn about Autumn's background, her career and partnership with UCSS and the many different forms of site stewardship. We talk about visiting sites respectfully and that there are still living descendants connected to many of the cultural resources here in Utah today.
Monday Jul 28, 2025
Monday Jul 28, 2025
In this episode, your Utah Cultural Site Stewardship Program hosts cover the history of Gilsonite mining throughout Uintah County, as well as how UCSS and the Vernal BLM partnered to redocument the historic mining town of Rector to help ensure more research and preservation of this site for future visitors and recreationalists.
Monday Jul 28, 2025
Monday Jul 28, 2025
Join Utah's Cultural Site Stewardship Program and Tim Glenn, Museum Director for the new Museum of Utah, as we discuss the need for and purpose of a museum focused on telling Utahn's stories. Get a behind-the-scenes perspective on the process of making this museum a reality.
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
Join UCSS and the division of outdoor recreation to talk about the preservation of cultural resources and outdoor recreation access here in Utah. Learn about DOR grants and other awesome information about the world renowned recreation throughout the state.
Thursday May 22, 2025
Thursday May 22, 2025
UCSS Researcher Marcos Van Dalen gives us an overview and behind-the-scenes insight into the research that has gone into the Buffalo Soldier Heritage Trail. Hear about his experiences scouring 1800s cursive, old military documents, newspapers, and more to uncover these amazing stories of Utah history in this episode.
Thursday May 22, 2025
Thursday May 22, 2025
Doug Wright of KSL NewsRadio fame reads our new booklet "Utah's Buffalo Soldier Heritage Trail: Legacy of the Black Soldiers Who Helped Shape the American West" in this episode, as well as providing a short interview. Amazing Utah history and amazing people - come give this episode a listen.
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Join the Utah Cultural Site Stewardship Program as we discuss the Buffalo Soldier Heritage Trail and Project with two of it's vital stakeholders; Robert Burch, Director of Sema Hadithi and Paisley Rekdal, Director University of Utah American West Center. Learn about the beginnings, development and ongoing efforts for the project and just how impactful the Buffalo Soldiers were during their time in Utah. More episodes on this topic will are on the way so you won't want to miss this!