Uncovering Hidden Treasures: The Extraordinary Story of the St. George Drug Company Collection
Imagine stumbling upon a treasure trove of history encapsulated in a collection of bottles and items, whispering long-forgotten tales of...
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Teresa Orton
- May 18
- 1 min
Pioneer Era 1847-1869 by Teresa Orton
Pioneer Era 1847-1869 with Teresa Orton, Museum Director. Hosted by the McQuarrie Memorial Museum.
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Teresa Orton
- Apr 20
- 1 min
History of Tea by Nancy Carlton
History of Tea and the Pioneers presentation by Nancy Carlton. Hosted by the McQuarrie Memorial Historical Museum.
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Teresa Orton
- Mar 16
- 1 min
Creative Quilts by Janie Argyle
Creative Quilts with Janie Argyle Presentation. Hosted by the McQuarrie Memorial Historical Museum
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Teresa Orton
- Feb 17
- 1 min
Mayors of St George by Dan McArthur
"The pioneering spirit of leaders like Mayor William T. Atkin set the stage for the thriving community we see today."
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Teresa Orton
- Feb 6
- 1 min
Smithsonian Exhibit "Crossroads: Change in Rural America"
The DUP McQuarrie Memorial Museum is one of the participating museums in the project "Crossroads: Change in Washington County". This...
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Teresa Orton
- Nov 18, 2023
- 1 min
Cattle Brands of Southern Utah by Lyman Hafen
"The branding iron was more than just a tool; it was a symbol of ownership, pride, and survival for the early settlers."
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director3455
- Mar 26, 2023
- 1 min
Museum Director Receives Community Service Award
Teresa Orton, Director of the McQuarrie Memorial Museum in St. George, Utah, was awarded the 2022 Daughters of the American Revolution...
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director3455
- May 20, 2022
- 1 min
McQuarrie Memorial Museum Board of Directors Honored with Prestigious Award
The McQuarrie Memorial Museum Board of Directors has been honored with the prestigious Daughters of American Revolution (DAR) Historic...
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Teresa Orton
- Nov 10, 2020
- 1 min
Sewing & Native American items
Howe sewing machine is one of the very first sewing machines, invented in 1846, and has beautiful inlay decoration.
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Teresa Orton
- Nov 10, 2020
- 1 min
Christopher Riding Display
He was a tin smith, instrumental in decorating a lot of our buildings. The evidence of his work is still in existence today.
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Teresa Orton
- Nov 10, 2020
- 1 min
The Loom Room
This was a community loom designed to make large rugs, carpets, or heavy draperies.
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Teresa Orton
- Nov 10, 2020
- 1 min
Cotton Mission Industry
Southern Utah was settled by pioneers who were sent here by Brigham Young to grow cotton.
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Teresa Orton
- Nov 10, 2020
- 1 min
The Music Room
The bass drum was commissioned to be built by Joseph Smith in 1838.
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Teresa Orton
- Nov 10, 2020
- 1 min
Silk Industry in Southern Utah
One silkworm cocoon can have up to two miles of silk thread. Silk skeins are thinner than a piece of hair!
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Teresa Orton
- Nov 10, 2020
- 1 min
Friendship Quilt
There are 160 names on that quilt of the ladies who contributed their pieces of silk to it!
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Teresa Orton
- Nov 10, 2020
- 1 min
Military Jackets
This very rare Nauvoo Legion bodyguard jacket was worn by Erastus Snow.
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