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Liberty Youth Academy students celebrated Pioneer Week with a museum presentation and interactive tour at the McQuarrie Memorial Pioneer Museum.

We are so sorry to have to cancel the April 19, 2025 3rd Weekend Event due to a conflict with our presenter, Clive Romney. We will...

Spring brings school tours, gratitude for volunteers and Gift Shoppe donors, and a musical Third Weekend Event on the history of sheepherders.

Our March Third Weekend Event featured Kevin Henson, who brought the story of the Mormon Battalion to life through trail songs, stories, and firsthand research.

Spring is in the air! Read about new programs, community outreach, and opportunities to support the museum mission.

Jerry Atkin shared the compelling story of the New Castle Reclamation Company’s early 20th-century efforts to irrigate Southern Utah’s desert lands. His presentation explored the project’s ambition, challenges, and lasting historical significance.

A month of gratitude and growth! See what’s happening at the museum and how you can get involved behind the scenes.

January 18, 2025: What a fun and interesting day we had learning about the Pistols of the Old West. Robert Singleton, a local...

Start the new year with news from the museum, upcoming events, and reminders for volunteers and donors alike.

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

Discover cozy afghans and handmade knitted hats on sale now at the Pioneer Museum Gift Shop—perfect gifts to warm up your winter season!

After more than 100 years without a headstone, early St. George pioneer Francis L. Daggett has finally been honored. The DUP Museum played a key role in researching his remarkable life and legacy.

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...

On October 11, 2024, several ladies from the Pioneer Museum attended a History Day at the Washington Heights Montessori School. They...

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...