Preserving military history through engaging re-enactments.

Our Mission

MISSION STATEMENT

The Utah Living History Association (ULHA) is a non-profit organization made up of 
American History interpreters or re-enactors who are dedicated to the preservation of 
American Military history during the “Muzzleloader Period” of 1775 -1865. The main 
purpose of the ULHA is to develop a greater understanding, empathy, and appreciation for the feelings and experiences of the American soldiers and civilians whose lives were forever changed by the events of those turbulent times. It is through self-education and knowledge gained by experience that we hope to provide the general public with insights, understanding and a greater appreciation of our collective national heritage and its relevance today. In addition to learning by traditional methods, we are also dedicated to the concept of learning by doing, or actually “living” the experiences of our ancestors.

ACTIVITIES

In order to gain further understanding for this time period, the ULHA participates in 
battle re-enactments, camp outs and other military activities, lectures, target shoots, 
discussion groups, demonstrations, public parades, Memorial and Veterans Day services, 
educational programs for schools and civic organizations and regular meetings for sharing 
knowledge, planning group events and taking care of group business. There are times when 
we may be in extremely remote places, living under primitive field conditions, while at 
other times we may be at public locations, such as national or state owned historic sites.
 It is during these times and at these places that we learn and teach each other concerning 
the daily activities and routines of those people who lived during the period of 1775-1865. 
Our primary purpose is to participate in activities where, as a unified group, we can better 
understand and teach the way life was during this period of American History. These 
learning activities include, but are not limited to: the school of the soldier, manual of arms, 
school of the company, target practice, fatigue duties, roll calls, guard duty, inspections, 
skirmishes and battles, and other such tasks that would have been part of a soldier’s training 
and daily routine appropriate to the time period. Those who participate realize that some 
of the activities involve risk. As an organization that is completely voluntary, participants 
undertake any of these activities at their own discretion.

MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

 We believe that high standards are the key to a successful living history experience. 
Those persons wishing to join the ULHA must meet those high standards. We want to 
insure that our group is dedicated, professional, authentic, and a credit to those we 
represent. We ardently feel that anything less would be disrespectful to those gallant men 
and women who lived, fought and died during the time period we represent.
 Membership is open to anyone regardless of age, sex, race or religious affiliation. You 
must demonstrate a love for American History and a dedication to the ideal of perpetuating 
the memory of those whom we portray. All applicants must portray impressions 
appropriate and authentic for their age and sex. Before official membership can be
obtained, a candidate must: be sponsored by a member in good standing, demonstrate the 
above ideals, attend regular meetings and activities for at least 6 months. Then, present 
themselves to the Board of Directors for membership consideration. Membership requires 
that you are properly outfitted to portray at least one of the recognized units listed below.