After a two-year absence due to the pandemic, the sixth annual History Night, sponsored by the Holladay Historical Commission, will return Monday, Oct. 9 to Holladay City Hall.  

The Holladay Historical Commission was created to preserve, document and develop the historical and archeological resources that inform the communities collective history. The commission has three emphases: community outreach and education; preserving historical records and artifacts; and supporting preservation of historically significant buildings and structures. History Night is an informative community outreach event which introduces the history of Holladay to the local community. Each year, the event has drawn hundreds to the Big Cottonwood room with standing room only to listen and to learn about the historical narrative of Holladay.   

Tom Nelson, a retired professor, and past chair of the Holladay Historical Commission, has been instrumental in creating and producing an ongoing documentation history film series of the Holladay-Cottonwood area. The sixth chapter in the series, on DVD, will be shown during the event. 

“All of the history we have shown on DVD during History Night the last five years has been provided by Tom Nelson with the help of Lyle Mumford,” Executive Director of the Holladay Historical Commission Sandy Meadows said. “Tom is very knowledgeable about the history of the Holladay/Cottonwood area and the history of the state of Utah.” 

According to Meadows, a gallery of historical artifacts, including photos of early businesses and schools will be displayed in the Little Cottonwood room to further tell the stories and depict the everyday life of early Holladay.

“We are appreciative of all those who have shared artifacts with stories to be displayed,” Meadows said. “We also want to acknowledge the generosity of Great Harvest Bread Company and Harmons in Holladay for providing light refreshments.” λ