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March Muse News is here! Read about upcoming events, Quilt Block deadlines, and important museum reminders.

Celebrating the Washington East Company’s District Convention, fundraising efforts, and dedication to preserving pioneer history in Washington County.

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.

Celebrate the Washington Company Jubilee 2025 as the DUP honors leadership, service, and 125 years of preserving pioneer history.

The February 2026 Muse News highlights volunteers, upcoming events, and community projects at the McQuarrie Memorial Pioneer Museum.

Discover how Hortense McQuarrie Odlum helped establish the McQuarrie Memorial Pioneer Museum and preserve pioneer history in St. George.

2025 highlights from the Daughters of Utah Pioneers, recognizing their service, outreach, and support of the McQuarrie Memorial Pioneer Museum.

Experience the McQuarrie Memorial Pioneer Museum with our interactive 3D tour. Walk through exhibits online anytime, anywhere.

See how the McQuarrie Memorial Pioneer Museum served the St. George community in 2025 through programs, tours, volunteers, and artifact preservation.

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

Start the new year with the January 2026 Muse News from the McQuarrie Memorial Museum. Download the full newsletter for events, updates, and ways to get involved.

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.

The McQuarrie Memorial Museum will be temporarily closed December 8, 2025–January 2, 2026, for essential roof repairs. Learn more and review modified holiday hours here.

Discover the inspiring history of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and its pioneer roots through a special presentation by former Choir member Jon Green.

A look at December events, Gift Shoppe updates, museum closure dates, and important reminders as we wrap up another year of preserving pioneer history.

Get a head start on your holiday shopping! The Museum Gift Shoppe is stocked with charming, handcrafted seasonal items perfect for gifting—or for bringing a little pioneer-inspired joy into your home.

Enjoy Kathleen Broeder’s insightful October program, “Pioneer Education,” now available to watch on our YouTube channel. Explore how early Utah students learned, worked, and built community through education.

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.

Fall has arrived in Washington County! This November, we’re giving thanks for our dedicated docents, donors, and visitors. Read about upcoming events, including our Third Weekend presentation on Pioneer Education, and a reminder about our holiday hours.

New handcrafted treasures have arrived at the Pioneer Museum Gift Shop! Stop by to browse dolls, quilts, and more—each lovingly made by local DUP members.