Utah History in order

PBS Utah series. Utah has a rich history and PBS Utah has spent decades bringing those stories to the public. Find the ever-growing list of historical documentaries about the state of Utah right here. 19 films, 17h 19m in all, in release order.

Promontory
Promontory
2002 · 57 min
Mormon settlement and railroad construction meet when the railroads meet at Promontory Point, Utah.
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Butch Cassidy and the Outlaw Trail
2003 · 57 min
What really happened to Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid? KUED producer John Howe journeys from Utah and Wyoming to Argentina and Bolivia to uncover the real story of the West's most famous outlaws. Follow the outlaw's life from his youth in Circleville, Utah, to the shootout in a remote Bolivian village that may or may not have been his final resting place.
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Battalion
Battalion
2004 · 113 min
"BATTALION" uncovers the story of the Mormon Battalion during the War With Mexico.
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Freedom's Promise
Freedom's Promise
2011 · 27 min
Compelling look into what students are fighting for in today's world of political activism
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Martha Hughes Cannon
Martha Hughes Cannon
2012 · 56 min
She was a physician, the first female state senator in the United States, & a sister wife.
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Beehive Spirits
Beehive Spirits
2012 · 26 min
Learn the surprising history of alcohol in Utah.
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Frontier Photographers
Frontier Photographers
2013 · 86 min
A groundbreaking look at the men who first photographed the American frontier.
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Makers: Voices of Utah Women
Makers: Voices of Utah Women
2013 · 26 min
Makers: Voices of Utah Women tells the story of the women's movement in Utah.
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Brigham Street
Brigham Street
2013 · 56 min
A documentary about the history of South Temple, previously known as Brigham Street.
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Utah's Freedom Riders
Utah's Freedom Riders
2013 · 26 min
Throughout the heart of the 20th century, Utahns fought for the civil rights movement.
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The Candy Bomber
2013 · 42 min
To children living in the rubble of post-war Germany, it was candy from heaven. Some saw it as a sign that somebody in America cared about them. To Colonel Gail “Hal” Halvorsen, who became known worldwide as the Candy Bomber, the Berlin Airlift was healing balm on the wounds of war. He and his fellow American pilots dropped more than two million tons of supplies and 23 tons of candy to German citizens and children during the Berlin Airlift. KUED presents the inspiring story of the Utah pilot whose simple gesture of goodwill won the hearts of a former enemy and made him a hero to people around the world.
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Courthouse
Courthouse
2014 · 57 min
KUED chronicles the history, issues, and human drama forged in Utah's federal courts.
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Joe Hill
Joe Hill
2015 · 86 min
The Story of the union and labor organizer, Joe Hill.
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Fire in the Hole
Fire in the Hole
2015 · 56 min
An examination of the mining labor conflicts that shaped the West during the early 1900s.
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Unspoken: America's Native American Boarding Schools
Unspoken: America's Native American Boarding Schools
2016 · 57 min
A documentary on the history of Native American boarding schools.
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Temple Square
Temple Square
2016 · 56 min
https://www.pbs.org/video/temple-square-yozoqd/
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Lagoon: Rock and Rollercoasters
2017 · 40 min
A fun, nostalgic look at the rich history of Lagoon Amusement Park, which has enchanted visitors for generations with its rides, rock concerts, and family fun for more than a century.
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Auerbach's and ZCMI Memories
2017 · 59 min
Throughout most of the 20th century, two rival department stores dominated Salt Lake City, but by 2017 all that remained of them was the façade of ZCMI. Zion's Cooperative Mercantile Institution, founded by Mormon colonizer Brigham Young, started in 1868 and lasted through its sale in December 1999. The name ZCMI remained until 2002 when it was changed to Meier and Frank. Auerbach's was the other major department store in Utah. Frederick and Samuel Auerbach's began the Salt Lake City store in 1879. It flourished in two different locations until it closing in February 1979. This KUED production documents both of these grand and iconic Utah department stores through memories of those who shopped and worked in them. interviews clips focus on ZCMI's Christmas windows, the hot dog stand in the basement, and the Tiffen Room restaurant. Former shoppers at Auerbach's remember the elegant Crystal Room and the giant chandeliers and much more.
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Splinters of a Nation
Splinters of a Nation
2022 · 56 min
https://www.pbs.org/show/utah-history/
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Frequently asked questions

What order should I watch Utah History in?

1. Promontory (2002), 2. Butch Cassidy and the Outlaw Trail (2003), 3. Battalion (2004), 4. Freedom's Promise (2011), 5. Martha Hughes Cannon (2012), 6. Beehive Spirits (2012), 7. Frontier Photographers (2013), 8. Makers: Voices of Utah Women (2013), 9. Brigham Street (2013), 10. Utah's Freedom Riders (2013), 11. The Candy Bomber (2013), 12. Courthouse (2014), 13. Joe Hill (2015), 14. Fire in the Hole (2015), 15. Unspoken: America's Native American Boarding Schools (2016), 16. Temple Square (2016), 17. Lagoon: Rock and Rollercoasters (2017), 18. Auerbach's and ZCMI Memories (2017), 19. Splinters of a Nation (2022).

How long does it take to watch all of Utah History?

About 17h 19m across 19 released films.

Do any Utah History films have post-credit scenes?

None are listed on TMDB.