October 19 Event Cancelled
We are sorry to say that our October 19 event has been cancelled. Jerry Atkin, the presenter will be back again and share his insights...
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director3455
Sep 113 min read
Uncovering Hidden Treasures: The Extraordinary Story of the St. George Drug Company Collection
Imagine stumbling upon a treasure trove of history encapsulated in a collection of bottles and items, whispering long-forgotten tales of...
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Teresa Orton
May 171 min read
Pioneer Era 1847-1869 by Teresa Orton
Pioneer Era 1847-1869 with Teresa Orton, Museum Director. Hosted by the McQuarrie Memorial Museum.
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Teresa Orton
Apr 191 min read
History of Tea by Nancy Carlton
History of Tea and the Pioneers presentation by Nancy Carlton. Hosted by the McQuarrie Memorial Historical Museum.
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Teresa Orton
Mar 151 min read
Creative Quilts by Janie Argyle
Creative Quilts with Janie Argyle Presentation. Hosted by the McQuarrie Memorial Historical Museum
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Teresa Orton
Feb 171 min read
Mayors of St George by Dan McArthur
"The pioneering spirit of leaders like Mayor William T. Atkin set the stage for the thriving community we see today."
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Teresa Orton
Feb 61 min read
Smithsonian Exhibit "Crossroads: Change in Rural America"
The DUP McQuarrie Memorial Museum is one of the participating museums in the project "Crossroads: Change in Washington County". This...
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Teresa Orton
Nov 18, 20231 min read
Cattle Brands of Southern Utah by Lyman Hafen
"The branding iron was more than just a tool; it was a symbol of ownership, pride, and survival for the early settlers."
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director3455
Mar 25, 20231 min read
Museum Director Receives Community Service Award
Teresa Orton, Director of the McQuarrie Memorial Museum in St. George, Utah, was awarded the 2022 Daughters of the American Revolution...
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director3455
May 20, 20221 min read
McQuarrie Memorial Museum Board of Directors Honored with Prestigious Award
The McQuarrie Memorial Museum Board of Directors has been honored with the prestigious Daughters of American Revolution (DAR) Historic...
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Teresa Orton
Nov 10, 20201 min read
Sewing & Native American items
Howe sewing machine is one of the very first sewing machines, invented in 1846, and has beautiful inlay decoration.
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Teresa Orton
Nov 10, 20201 min read
Christopher Riding Display
He was a tin smith, instrumental in decorating a lot of our buildings. The evidence of his work is still in existence today.
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Teresa Orton
Nov 10, 20201 min read
The Loom Room
This was a community loom designed to make large rugs, carpets, or heavy draperies.
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Teresa Orton
Nov 10, 20201 min read
Cotton Mission Industry
Southern Utah was settled by pioneers who were sent here by Brigham Young to grow cotton.
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Teresa Orton
Nov 10, 20201 min read
The Music Room
The bass drum was commissioned to be built by Joseph Smith in 1838.
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Teresa Orton
Nov 10, 20201 min read
Silk Industry in Southern Utah
One silkworm cocoon can have up to two miles of silk thread. Silk skeins are thinner than a piece of hair!
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Teresa Orton
Nov 10, 20201 min read
Friendship Quilt
There are 160 names on that quilt of the ladies who contributed their pieces of silk to it!
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Teresa Orton
Nov 10, 20201 min read
Military Jackets
This very rare Nauvoo Legion bodyguard jacket was worn by Erastus Snow.
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