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What a fun and interesting day we had learning about the Pistols of the Old West. Robert Singleton, a local sharpshooter and competitive...

In December 2024, Natalie Familia gave a wonderful presentation and demonstration of pioneer baking. What does it take to make an apple...

We are happy to announce that Jerry Atkin will be presenting his "New Castle Reclamation Co." on February 15, 2025 at 10 AM. We are...

Imagine stumbling upon a treasure trove of history encapsulated in a collection of bottles and items, whispering long-forgotten tales of...

Pioneer Era 1847-1869 with Teresa Orton, Museum Director. Hosted by the McQuarrie Memorial Museum.

History of Tea and the Pioneers presentation by Nancy Carlton. Hosted by the McQuarrie Memorial Historical Museum.

Creative Quilts with Janie Argyle Presentation. Hosted by the McQuarrie Memorial Historical Museum

"The pioneering spirit of leaders like Mayor William T. Atkin set the stage for the thriving community we see today."

The DUP McQuarrie Memorial Museum is one of the participating museums in the project "Crossroads: Change in Washington County". This...

"The branding iron was more than just a tool; it was a symbol of ownership, pride, and survival for the early settlers."

Teresa Orton, Director of the McQuarrie Memorial Museum in St. George, Utah, was awarded the 2022 Daughters of the American Revolution...

The McQuarrie Memorial Museum Board of Directors has been honored with the prestigious Daughters of American Revolution (DAR) Historic...

Howe sewing machine is one of the very first sewing machines, invented in 1846, and has beautiful inlay decoration.

He was a tin smith, instrumental in decorating a lot of our buildings. The evidence of his work is still in existence today.

This was a community loom designed to make large rugs, carpets, or heavy draperies.

Southern Utah was settled by pioneers who were sent here by Brigham Young to grow cotton.

The bass drum was commissioned to be built by Joseph Smith in 1838.

One silkworm cocoon can have up to two miles of silk thread. Silk skeins are thinner than a piece of hair!

There are 160 names on that quilt of the ladies who contributed their pieces of silk to it!

This very rare Nauvoo Legion bodyguard jacket was worn by Erastus Snow.