Friday, Oct 10th from 7:00-8:00 pm at the Fort Douglas Military Museum
Doors open at 6 pm. Event will begin at 7 pm.
From 1941 to 1945, the United States of America was involved in the largest and most destructive war in the history of the world. It impacted every part of daily life, for soldiers and civilians alike. After the war, as society was left to deal with the fallout, efforts to commemorate and memorialize the impact of the war continued in an effort to simultaneously remember and forget the trauma of the war. This lecture will give an overview and explanation of the efforts put forth by Utahns to allow them to come to terms with their contributions and experiences, through museums, memorials, and commemorations.
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Speaker: Patrick Hargis has been the director of the Fort Douglas Military Museum since August 2024. Formerly from Michigan, he moved to Utah in October, 2023 to become a Historian/Archivist for the Utah National Guard. He earned both his BA and MA in Public History at Western Michigan University in 2017. He served in the United States Marine Corps and is currently in the Utah Army National Guard, and his academic focus is on American Military Culture and Memory from the Progressive Era to the Atomic Age.
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Know Before You Go:
Cost: Free and open to the public.
Registration is strongly encouraged to ensure your entry to the event. Admittance to the lecture will be provided to ticketholders first, with seating available (when possible) for drop-in attendees.
Free parking is available directly in front of the museum. Please be cautious if parking in other spaces around campus as restrictions may apply.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the program. We encourage attendees to arrive early and enjoy late-night exclusive access to the museum beginning at 6 pm.
Upon arrival, pre-registered lecture attendees are to confirm their registration by checking in with a UHS staff member.
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This lecture is being offered as part of a larger series entitled: Perspectives Lecture Series: Exploring Utah’s WWII Experience:
What was Utah's World War II experience? The Utah Historical Society's 2025 Perspectives series will explore this question from a variety of perspectives, linking past experiences to the present through the stories and voices that shaped our state's history and culture. From front-line soldiers to extensive homefront efforts due to Utah's strategic location, Utahn’s varied experiences have left a profound legacy that can still be felt across the state today. This series aims to explore how we honor and remember Utahn’s service, sacrifice, and experiences.
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