Teresa OrtonMay 171 min readPioneer Era 1847-1869 by Teresa OrtonPioneer Era 1847-1869 with Teresa Orton, Museum Director. Hosted by the McQuarrie Memorial Museum.
Teresa OrtonNov 10, 20201 min readChristopher Riding DisplayHe was a tin smith, instrumental in decorating a lot of our buildings. The evidence of his work is still in existence today.
Teresa OrtonNov 10, 20201 min readCotton Mission IndustrySouthern Utah was settled by pioneers who were sent here by Brigham Young to grow cotton.
Teresa OrtonNov 10, 20201 min readSilk Industry in Southern UtahOne silkworm cocoon can have up to two miles of silk thread. Silk skeins are thinner than a piece of hair!
Teresa OrtonNov 10, 20201 min readMilitary JacketsThis very rare Nauvoo Legion bodyguard jacket was worn by Erastus Snow.