The Lehi Historical Society unveiled 11 new historical markers and hired a third part-time employee in 2026, according to a report published October 7 by the Lehi Free Press. The nonprofit also digitized hundreds of documents and reached a milestone of 4,107 volunteer hours during the 2025 reporting year.
The organization hosted between seven and 12 young service missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at any given time during the 2025 reporting year. The society's 2026 sponsors included SIRQ Construction, Strata Networks, Wolf Peak Construction, and the Church History Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
In addition to markers, the Society installed historical banners on Main Street, produced 23 collector pins, and uploaded hundreds of photographs and historical items to its public online library. The trading card program, which features local historical sites, reached thousands of fourth graders at 12 of Lehi's 13 elementary schools during the 2025–2026 school year. This program is scheduled to continue in 2026–2027 following additional funding from PARC grants.
The Lehi Historical Marker Program was established in 2022 with support from Lehi City PARC grants and the John David and Danaca Hadfield family of HADCO Construction. The program has brought the total number of markers to at least 23, with a long-term goal of reaching 36 markers across the city.
Bangerter stated in the report that the most meaningful aspect of the work is seeing people connect with Lehi history, such as a child trading historical marker cards or a family hearing an ancestor's story during an unveiling.
Lehi Heritage Day was held on Aug. 29 at the Lehi Civic Center to honor seven individuals and couples for their community service. The event included a Historical Marker Quest, which event chairman and Society employee Nicole Kunze said helped the Society gain new friends during the summer.
Upcoming marker unveilings are scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 10, at 11 a.m. for the Miracle of the Salvation Wheat at Dry Creek Park, and on Nov. 7 at 11 a.m. for Lehi Junction. A third unveiling for William Hadfield's Christmas Delivery is scheduled for Dec. 5 at 11 a.m. at a location to be announced.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the Lehi Historical Society is seeking holiday donations. Contributions can be made via Venmo at @LehiArchives, by check, or in person at the archives located at 99 W. Main St., Suite 100. The archives are open Tuesday through Thursday from noon to 5 p.m.
