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Explore Victorian-era fashion through a pair of historic lace-up shoes from the Hafen store in Santa Clara, now on display at the McQuarrie Memorial Pioneer Museum.

The Rose of Sharon Quilt, created around 1864 by pioneer quilt maker Dorinda Moody Slade, is more than a historic artifact—it is a reflection of early life in Washington County, Utah. Made from locally grown and woven cotton, this quilt carries a legacy of craftsmanship, creativity, and family tradition that continues today.

The Hunt Family violin, used for four generations and played at pioneer dances and gatherings, is the March Artifact of the Month in Room 7.

Meet Magdalena Settler Stucki, one of Santa Clara’s first Swiss settlers, and see the first clock in Santa Clara at the McQuarrie Memorial Pioneer Museum.

Explore a cotton blanket woven at the Washington, Utah cotton mill—an Artifact of the Month highlighting the Cotton Mission and pioneer industry.

A small 1903 Sunday School Hymn Book reminds us how important music was to pioneer families. As we enter the Christmas season, this artifact connects beautifully to our recent program on the history of the Choir at Temple Square.

November’s featured artifact is a rare photo of the Woodward School — St. George’s first permanent brick schoolhouse, completed in 1901. Learn about George Woodward’s dedication to education and how early residents built the foundation for learning in southern Utah.

Discover this month’s featured artifact — a tomahawk once owned by Cannon “Pete” Gardner. Discover its cultural significance and how it relates to our upcoming event, which explores Native American history and petroglyphs.

September’s Artifact of the Month is a pair of pioneer baby socks, hand-knitted from wool processed at the Cotton Factory in Washington City.