Attention Sevier county Middle Schoolers
Ready to become a time traveler?
Grab your camera and discover the amazing stories hiding right here in our valley!
Create a 2-Minute Video About Sevier County!
Find a local person, event, or story from Sevier County
and bring it to life in a video that is 2 minutes or less.
Get creative!
Your video can be:
Interviewing someone on camera
Video you retelling the story
A slideshow presentation with your narration
A digital poster with a voice-over
A reenactment
A recorded presentation
Or anything else you can imagine!
The choice is yours, as long as it’s in video format and fits the 2-minute limit. This is your chance to uncover a story, share history, and maybe even highlight something no one has told before!
FREE BOWLING GAME!
Every participant receives a free game of bowling courtesy of Jorgensen’s Bowling Center in Richfield, Utah.
Additional PRIZES for 6th grade, 7th grade, 8th grade, and overall winners!
Step Back in Time and Explore Sevier County
Here are some ideas you can choose from. Explore more by clicking on the links in green.
A Story from Your Family History - Ask your parents or grandparents, interview them, or explore our records to see if we have any about your ancestors.
A Story from Your Town's History
- Find an interesting story from your city's past and make it come to life.
Sevier County | Annabella | Aurora | Austin | Burrville | Central Valley | Elsinore | Fish Lake | Glenwood | Joseph | Koosharem | Monroe | Redmond | Richfield | Salina | Sevier | Sigurd | Venice | Vermillion | Ghost Towns
Oral History Interview - Interview a local person or family member. Download and print our Mini Oral History Video Project Guide (Grades 6–8)
Fremont Indian Village - Discovered during I-70 construction in the 1980s! One of the largest Fremont communities in the West!
Local Lore - Is there someone in your community who has a story that needs to be shared?
The Black Hawk War (1865-68) - When settlers had to abandon the entire valley! Learn more.
Military History - Interview a local person or family member, learn about our local veterans, places, or events, including the CCC/POW Camp, Rolling Thunder Triple Duce Operation Iraqi Freedom, Heroes of World War II, World War I, Vietnam War
Scandinavian Pioneers - How immigrants brought unique traditions from Denmark, Sweden, and Norway.
Explore early settlers by browsing our Subjects webpage and looking for the topic "Settlers" or "Pioneers".
Fred Morrison from Richfield - The guy who invented the FRISBEE!
Explorers - Mountain men and explorers who crossed Sevier County, the Spanish Trail, Jedediah Smith, and more.
The Railroad Arrives - When the train came to Richfield in 1896. Explore some railroad resources here.
Big Rock Candy Mountain - Named after a famous 1928 song!
Fish Lake Legends - Ancient stories and natural wonders. Explore some resources about Fish Lake.
You can explore what we have at the archive, online resources, or partner locations by clicking the button above.
Here are some tips to view the items we have.
- Select items you are interested in by checking the box next to the item.
- Click "Save to my research."
- Go to the "My Research" tab when you are done selecting all the items you wish to view
- Then, "Submit Request" to view the items at the archive with your parent or guardian.
- We will send an email to schedule a time to meet.
If you need help finding more resources, contact us.
Historical Accuracy & Research
Personal Significance & Storytelling
Engagement & Creativity
Historical Connection & Impact
Technical Quality
The Judging Criteria Is As Follows:
Submission Deadline: March 22 at 11:59 pm.
Your completed video may be shared as part of a SCAHS program such as the Virtual History Fair or other educational projects.
By submitting your project, you are helping Sevier County Archives and Heritage Services gather, preserve, and share local history through the Sevier County History Hub.
Thank you for being a young historian and helping keep our community’s stories alive!
Contact Paisley Hallows at (435) 201-7165 with any questions.
Take your entry to the next level . . .
Explore the Utah Historical Society
National History in Utah Program
The Utah Historical Society(UHS) has a National History Day in Utah program that offers students a unique opportunity to showcase their research and compete in regional, state, and national contests. This program is an excellent next step for participants in our virtual contest, enabling them to develop their skills and passion for history further.