By Mary A. Johnson As patrons visit the pioneer memorial museum, we receive many comments about the paintings they see on the walls. There are scenes of Saints crossing the rivers, scenes of Saints arriving in the valley, scenes of early settlements and portraits of early Saints. “Winter Quarters” by
This article was originally published in PIoneer Magazine, 2010 Vol.57 No.2 by Patrick Hearty, National pony express Association (NPEA), Utah By 1860, approximately half a million people lived west of the Rocky Mountains. America was still a young country, with plenty of room for big ideas and bold enterprise. In the East, a well-organized postal […]
sup & dup: Filling Our Roles This article originally appeared in the Fall 2001 issue of Pioneer Magazine. by Mary A. Johnson As summer comes to a close, it’s natural to “reflect and project.” In reflecting, we ask ourselves if we are accomplishing the purpose of our organizations. Founded on April 11, 1901, the Daughters […]
https://vimeo.com/42957484 The Daughters of Utah Pioneers, who have cared for the pioneer cemetery in Sloughhouse for 40 years, opened the cemetery on a Saturday in May 2012 to allow the public to visit.
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