Hidden Gems in the Museum!

McQuarrie Memorial Museum 145 North 100 East, St. George, UT, United States

Denise Winter, historical clothier and researcher, will lead the guided journey as we take an in-depth look at some of the special treasures in the clothing collection to reveal their hidden stories. Who were the people that wore their? What is their significance to pioneering history? What was the purpose of the garment? What do … Continue reading Hidden Gems in the Museum!

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Early Pioneer and Indian Relations and Customs

McQuarrie Memorial Museum 145 North 100 East, St. George, UT, United States

Glenn Rogers is the Shivwits Band Chairman and is going to talk about the Indians who lived in Washington County when the Pioneers arrived.  Their customs and how they related to the Pioneers.

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Ghost Towns in Washington County

McQuarrie Memorial Museum 145 North 100 East, St. George, UT, United States

Reuben Wadsworth, a published author of several historical books about Washington County, is going to talk about the Ghost Towns in our area.  He will be taking information from his book, 'Red Rock Recollections, Vol 2.'

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How to Cowboy Up!

McQuarrie Memorial Museum 145 North 100 East, St. George, UT, United States

Glenn Cooper, an old Cowboy, is going to talk about and demonstrate how Cowboys dressed.  Their clothing and gear had a special purpose and design which Glenn is going to discuss.  Yeehaw!!

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Women’s Suffragette

McQuarrie Memorial Museum 145 North 100 East, St. George, UT, United States

This presentation is by Valerie King from the DAR and a group of women from Kanab UT who re-enact the first all woman city council in 1860.

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Antique Method of Wood Working

McQuarrie Memorial Museum 145 North 100 East, St. George, UT, United States

Colin Smith is a Master Woodworker and will present some of his pieces and methods used in making beautiful wood items. Here is a link to his presentation on YouTube.  https://youtu.be/9yhugcmBFmU.

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Pioneer Dentistry

McQuarrie Memorial Museum 145 North 100 East, St. George, UT, United States

Dwayne Ence, a retired Dentist, will be presenting the tools and methods used in 1860's dentistry.

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Pioneer Playthings

McQuarrie Memorial Museum 145 North 100 East, St. George, UT, United States

Dixie Miller, a local collector of dolls and toys, is going to present about toys and playthings that pioneer children had.

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Seed to Shawl

McQuarrie Memorial Museum 145 North 100 East, St. George, UT, United States

Linda Murie is going to demonstrate weaving and spinning techniques along with the process of growing your own cotton.

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Honeymoon Trail

McQuarrie Memorial Museum 145 North 100 East, St. George, UT, United States

Loren Webb, a local reporter and author, is going to make a presentation about the Honeymoon Trail.

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