Jul 24, 2022 175 Years Ago Today — Journey of the Utah Pioneers
"Streets and sidewalks were moving masses of humanity — wide awake to the significance of pioneer week...
"Streets and sidewalks were moving masses of humanity — wide awake to the significance of pioneer week...
"The first we saw of that high-toned tramp war over thar' at our Pecos camp; he war comin' down the Santa Fe Trail astride of a wheel with a crooked tail, a skinnin' along, with a merry song, an' ringin' a little warnin' gong...
In Utah, Pioneer Day is a holiday celebrated on the 24th of July to commemorate Brigham Young and Mormon pioneers entering into the Salt Lake Valley in 1847. Here are some film recommendations from Joni Clayton that explore that history and more....