by Ashley Morales | Aug 1, 2017 | Early History, Historical Landmarks, Historical Stories, Mormon Historical Sites, Pioneers
This article was originally published in the Deseret News on July 26th, 2017. Brigham Young was born to John and Nabby Young at Whitingham, Vermont, in 1801. At about age 16, Brigham was told by his father that he was old enough to go out on his own and provide for...
by Ashley Morales | Jul 25, 2017 | Early History, Historical Stories, Mormon Beliefs, Pioneers
As Latter-day Saints, the word “pioneer” tends to conjure mental images of handcart companies trudging toward the Utah desert and all the suffering that accompanied such journeys. Perhaps some people also think about modern-day pioneers—Saints who are the first or...
by Ashley Morales | Jul 24, 2017 | Early History, Modern History, Pioneers
The following article originally appeared in Deseret News on July 20th, 2017, and it was updated on July 21st, 2017. On the 170th anniversary of the Saints entering the Salt Lake Valley, a longtime question has now been answered. How long after Mormon pioneers entered...
by Ashley Morales | Jul 12, 2017 | Early History, Historical Landmarks, Joseph Smith, Modern History, Mormon Historical Sites, Pioneers
With innovation and prosperity come access. With access comes power. With power come miracles. The Erie Canal, which celebrates its 200th birthday this year, provided many miracles—not the least of which included a means of travel and communication that allowed The...
by Ashley Morales | Jun 28, 2017 | Bios, Early History, Historical Stories, Interesting Church Members, Pioneers
This article originally appeared in the Deseret News on Jun 26th, 2017. One of Utah’s great founding fathers, George A. Smith, was born 200 years ago on Monday in Potsdam, a village in northern New York. His life deserves to be remembered and celebrated. Arguably, he...
by Megan Finley | Mar 23, 2017 | Mormon Historical Sites, Pioneers
This article originally appeared on DeseretNews.com on March 22, 2017. WASHINGTON — The National Park Foundation has received a grant from the Polaris Foundation to help expand access to the Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area by enhancing the Arapeen OHV Trail...
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