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Watch the Utah Old Time Fiddlers perform live at the McQuarrie Memorial Pioneer Museum during the March 2026 Third Weekend Event.

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 April 2026 Muse News is now available! Read highlights from March and see upcoming April events at the McQuarrie Memorial Pioneer Museum.

Celebrating 125 years of the DUP, the Washington West Company gathered for a Jubilee honoring pioneer heritage, long-time members, and community traditions.

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.

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.

Watch “Santa Clara – Swiss History & Traditions with Susannah Nilsson,” recorded at our February Third Weekend Event.

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.

Watch “Beginning of the Cotton Mission with Charles Adair,” recorded at our January Third Weekend Event, now available on our YouTube channel.

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.