July 24, 1847 On this day in history, Brigham Young stood in the Salt Lake Valley and declared ‘This is the place’. Contrary to the LDS version of why Brigham and 147 others hiked to the Wasatch Front, the first of many arrived to their new home because of their poor behavior. They were kicked […]
The culture and heritage of Mormonism has many facets and runs deep. One of the most notable aspects of Mormonism, especially in Utah, is adoration for their ancestors who walked to Utah pushing and pulling handcarts. This page is here to provide articles that explore the spiritual implications the pioneer festivities and works in the […]
