​​ As suburban sprawl and development make more and more places look the same, it becomes even more important for communities like Kanab to keep our identity intact by protecting our historic resources.
Kanab’s historic buildings and sites tell the story of Kanab, both of what it is and how it came to be.
The Kanab City Heritage and Historic Preservation Board is dedicated to making sure that history is preserved for future generations.

Mace Glazier - Board Chairperson

Joyce Bush’s great grandfathers on her father’s side came to Kanab between 1873 and 1875. Her mother’s grandfather came to Kanab in 1880. Growing up here, she has lots of good memories about many of the families who lived in the homes listed on the Kanab Historic Properties listing. She is grateful for the opportunity she has to serve on the Kanab City Heritage and Historic Preservation Board.

Connie Reid Zweifel is a professional archaeologist who spent the majority of her career with the U.S. Forest Service. She received undergraduate degrees in Anthropology and Biology, and a graduate degree from Washington State University. Her career has afforded her the opportunity to work throughout the western United States. She relocated from the state of Montana to Kanab, Utah, in 1997, along with her husband and two daughters, to become the Heritage Resources Program Manager for the north zone of the Kaibab National Forest. As a federal historic preservation specialist, she was responsible for the management of prehistoric and historic properties located on the North Kaibab. This included locating, documenting, and evaluating archaeological and historic sites, curating federal artifact collections, and overseeing restoration efforts for historic buildings. Additionally, she developed interpretive products, including signage, brochures, educational curricula, museum displays, and living history programs, and worked extensively with local youth, tribes, volunteers, universities and regional scientific researchers. She retired from the U.S. Forest Service in 2020, and now volunteers her time with several non-profit organizations and most recently, the city of Kanab.

Susan Honey grew up in Kanab living in the 1926 James Swapp home and has raised her large family on the same block in the old Johnny Brown home. She loves the people and history of Kanab. Susan earned a bachelor’s degree in Family Life Studies from Utah State University and has been a local business owner since 1989. For the Sesquicentennial of Kanab in 2020 she made a free historic calendar for the community using fifteen old photos with descriptions to celebrate the history of Kanab.

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Members of the Board advise city officials on matters regarding City history and historic preservation. They will also advise owners of historic properties on ways they can preserve/restore their historic structures and by nominating them to the National Registry of Historic Places and the Kanab Registry of historic sites.
The Board also organizes fun activities like walking tours and heritage programs that promote local history. Please check our calendar for a list of upcoming events or meeting adjustments.
The Board meets at the Kanab City Office (26 N 100 E, Kanab, UT) at 5:30PM on the first Monday (excluding holidays) of every month.

Click here If you are interested in having your home placed on Kanab Historic Sites Registry