WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY (Washington County, Utah)
CALENDAR OF PAST EVENTS
(for the year 2023)
PAST EVENTS
Jump to endMonday, 1/9/2023, Noon - 1:00 pm
Legacy Lecture Series
Ron Thompson, former Washington County Water Conservancy District Manager
Ron will speak on our ongoing water issues and challenges.
In the basement of the St. George Tabernacle
18 S. Main Street, St. George UT 84770
This event is free and the public is invited.
For the announcement, click here. If more information is needed,
call Marilyn Lamoreaux at (435)705-0605.
Saturday, 1/21/2023, 10:00 am
Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP) 3rd Weekend Event
"Sad Irons, Flat Irons, & History of Ironing" by Dixie Miller
At the Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP) McQuarrie Memorial Museum
145 North 100 East, St. George UT 84770
This event is free and the public is invited.
For the flyer, click here. For a newspaper clipping, click here. If more information
is needed, see https://dupstgeorge.org or call the Museum at (435)628-7274.
Wednesday, 1/25/2023, 10:00 am - noon *** ADJOURNED ***
Washington County Historical Society Annual Meeting of Members
There will be an election for new Board Members. All life members and paid up
annual members (dues will be accepted at the meeting) are eligible
to nominate candidates and to vote.
Upstairs (Courtroom) at the Pioneer Courthouse, 97 E. St. George Blvd. in St. George.
Thursday, 2/2/2023, 7:00-8:30 pm
Pioneer Courthouse Lecture Series
"Utah's Vintage Signs" by author Lisa Michele Church.
Upstairs (Courtroom) at the Pioneer Courthouse, 97 E. St. George Blvd. in St. George.
This lecture is free and everyone is welcome.
For the flyer, click here. If more information is needed, e-mail
pioneer.courthousesg@gmail.com or call (435)632-1215.
Monday, 2/6/2023, Noon - 1:00 pm
Legacy Lecture Series
Steve Studdert, former White House advisor to three U.S. presidents.
Steve will be speaking about his diplomatic experiences then and now.
In the basement of the St. George Tabernacle
18 S. Main Street, St. George UT 84770
This event is free and the public is invited.
For the announcement, click here. If more information is needed,
call Marilyn Lamoreaux at (435)705-0605.
Saturday, 2/18/2023, 9:00 am
Washington County Historical Society Field Trip to Gunlock/Shem
Meet at the Pioneer Courthouse, 97 E. St. George Blvd. in St. George at 9:00 am.
We will caravan, arriving at the south side of the Gunlock Rodeo Grounds at 10:00 am.
This event is free and everyone is welcome.
For the the event handout, click here.
For the flyer, click here. If more information is needed, call Sidney at (435)703-1934.
Saturday, 2/18/2023, 10:00 am
Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP) 3rd Weekend Event
"Pioneer Clocks" by Michael Rennert
At the Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP) McQuarrie Memorial Museum
145 North 100 East, St. George UT 84770
This event is free and the public is invited.
For the flyer, click here. If more information is needed,
see https://dupstgeorge.org or call the Museum at (435)628-7274.
Wednesday, 2/22/2023, 10:00 am - noon *** CANCELED ***
Washington County Historical Society Executive Committee Meeting
Anyone is welcome to attend
Upstairs (Courtroom) at the Pioneer Courthouse, 97 E. St. George Blvd. in St. George.
Saturday, 2/25/2023, 10:00 am
Silver Reef Museum 4th Saturday Cosmopolitan Event
"Night Photography and the Milky Way" by Alex Chamberlain.
For the flyer, click here. If more information is needed, contact the Museum at
Museum@SilverReef.org or call (435)879-2254.
Thursday, 3/2/2023, 7:00-8:30 pm
Pioneer Courthouse Lecture Series
Taste & Tales" by Susannah Nilsson.
Susannah Nilsson is excited to share with you a fun evening learning about
some iconic foods popular in Southern Utah when many of us were growing up.
What are they? Come find out. She will not only teach us a bit about the
foods but will give us a taste.
Upstairs (Courtroom) at the Pioneer Courthouse, 97 E. St. George Blvd. in St. George.
This lecture is free and everyone is welcome.
For the flyer, click here. If more information is needed, e-mail
pioneer.courthousesg@gmail.com or call (435)632-1215.
Thursday-Saturday, 3/2-4/2023
RootsTech by FamilySearch
The world's largest family history discovery and learning event is held at the
Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, but you can register for free
for the virtual event.
For the flyer, click here. If more information is needed,
go to https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech.
Monday, 3/6/2023, Noon - 1:00 pm
Legacy Lecture Series
Dr. F. Ross Peterson, USU Professor or African American Studies, will speak
on "Religion, Baseball, and Civil Rights: The Evolution of Passion".
In the basement of the St. George Tabernacle
18 S. Main Street, St. George UT 84770
This event is free and the public is invited.
For the announcement, click here. If more information is needed,
call Marilyn Lamoreaux at (435)705-0605.
Saturday, 3/18/2023, 10:00 am
Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP) 3rd Weekend Event
"Pioneer Dress" by Denise Winter
At the Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP) McQuarrie Memorial Museum
145 North 100 East, St. George UT 84770
This event is free and the public is invited.
For the flyer, click here. If more information is needed,
see https://dupstgeorge.org or call the Museum at (435)628-7274.
Thursday-Saturday, 3/23-25/2023
Juanita Brooks Utah History Conference
This is a conference organized to honor Juanita Brooks. It will feature an incredible
line-up of scholars. The entire conference is free and open to the public!
For the flyer, click here. If more information is needed, contact Cristina Rosetti at
(435)652-7807 or cristina.rosetti@utahtech.edu.
Saturday, 3/25/2023, 9:00 am
Washington County Historical Society Field Trip to Virgin / Duncan's Retreat
Meet at the Pioneer Courthouse, 97 E. St. George Blvd. in St. George at 9:00 am.
We will caravan, arriving at the Old Virgin Post Office, 2 E. State Route 9, at 10:00 am.
This event is free and everyone is welcome.
For the event handout, click here.
For the flyer, click here. If more information is needed, call Sidney at (435)703-1934.
Wednesday, 3/29/2023, 10:00 am - noon *** CANCELED ***
Washington County Historical Society Executive Committee Meeting
Anyone is welcome to attend
Upstairs (Courtroom) at the Pioneer Courthouse, 97 E. St. George Blvd. in St. George.
Monday, 4/3/2023, Noon - 1:00 pm
Legacy Lecture Series
Merrill Osmond, lead singer of the world famous Osmond family, will speak on
"A Walk Down Memory Lane".
In the basement of the St. George Tabernacle
18 S. Main Street, St. George UT 84770
This event is free and the public is invited.
For the announcement, click here. If more information is needed,
call Marilyn Lamoreaux at (435)705-0605.
Thursday, 4/6/2023, 7:00-8:30 pm
Pioneer Courthouse Lecture Series
Santa Clara Reserve Petroglyphs, A Mulitmedia Presentation by Gary Smith.
Upstairs (Courtroom) at the Pioneer Courthouse, 97 E. St. George Blvd. in St. George.
This lecture is free and everyone is welcome.
For the flyer, click here. If more information is needed, e-mail
pioneer.courthousesg@gmail.com or call (435)632-1215.
Friday-Saturday, 4/14-22/2023
Washington County Fair in Hurricane
For information, see the Fair website at https://washcofair.net.
Saturday, 4/15/2023, 10:00 am
Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP) 3rd Weekend Event
"Zion Flute Circle" by Zion Flute Circle, John Mangels
At the Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP) McQuarrie Memorial Museum
145 North 100 East, St. George UT 84770
This event is free and the public is invited.
For the flyer, click here. If more information is needed,
see https://dupstgeorge.org or call the Museum at (435)628-7274.
Saturday, 4/22/2023, 9:00 am
Washington County Historical Society Field Trip to Grafton
Meet at the Pioneer Courthouse, 97 E. St. George Blvd. in St. George at 9:00 am.
We will caravan, arriving at the Grafton School House at 10:00 am.
This event is free and everyone is welcome.
For the the event handout, click here.
For the flyer, click here. If more information is needed, call Sidney at (435)703-1934.
Saturday, 4/22/2023, 10:00 am
Silver Reef Museum Cosmopolitan Event
"Mark Twain Becomes a Westerner" by Doug Bowen.
For the flyer, click here. If more information is needed, contact the Museum at
Museum@SilverReef.org or call (435)879-2254.
Wednesday, 4/26/2023, 10:00 am - noon *** CANCELED ***
Washington County Historical Society Executive Committee Meeting
Anyone is welcome to attend
Upstairs (Courtroom) at the Pioneer Courthouse, 97 E. St. George Blvd. in St. George.
Monday-Sunday, 4/24-30/2023
Cotton Days in Washington City
For information, see the Cotton Days website at
https://washingtoncity.org/community/celebrations/cottondays.
Saturday, 4/29/2023, 1:00-2:30 pm and 2:30-4:00 pm
Silver Reef Museum Cosmopolitan Event
Chinese Cultural Activities at Silver Reef
For the flyer, click here. If more information is needed, contact the Museum at
Museum@SilverReef.org or call (435)879-2254.
Monday, 5/1/2023, Noon - 1:00 pm
Legacy Lecture Series
Dr. John A. Peterson will talk about "Brigham's Bastion: Winsor Castle at
Pipe Springs and the Strategies that Avoided what Nearly Became America's
Second Civil War".
In the basement of the St. George Tabernacle
18 S. Main Street, St. George UT 84770
This event is free and the public is invited.
For the announcement, click here. If more information is needed,
call Marilyn Lamoreaux at (435)705-0605.
Thursday, 5/4/2023, 7:00-8:30 pm
Pioneer Courthouse Lecture Series
Program TBA.
Upstairs (Courtroom) at the Pioneer Courthouse, 97 E. St. George Blvd. in St. George.
This lecture is free and everyone is welcome.
Wednesday, 5/10/2023, 10:00 am and 11:00 am to ??:??
Washington County Historical Society Special Meeting for Members
10:00-11:00: Come to sign up as a member. Annual membership is $25 per person.
11:00-??:??: During this meeting, lifetime, 2022, and 2023 members will vote
to fill vacancies on the WCHS Board of Directors.
Upstairs (Courtroom) at the Pioneer Courthouse, 97 E. St. George Blvd. in St. George.
Thursday, 5/11/2023, 7:00-8:30 pm
Pioneer Courthouse Lecture Series
The Incomparable Work of Annette Everett.
Upstairs (Courtroom) at the Pioneer Courthouse, 97 E. St. George Blvd. in St. George.
This lecture is free and everyone is welcome.
For the flyer, click here. If more information is needed, e-mail
pioneer.courthousesg@gmail.com or call (435)632-1215.
Saturday, 5/20/2023, 10:00 am
Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP) 3rd Weekend Event
"Seed to Shawl" by Linda Murie & Janet Smith
A demonstration by two very talented ladies about the production of
cotton textiles. Demonstrating weaving and spinning techniques.
At the Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP) McQuarrie Memorial Museum
145 North 100 East, St. George UT 84770
This event is free and the public is invited.
For the flyer, click here. If more information is needed,
see https://dupstgeorge.org or call the Museum at (435)628-7274.
Saturday, 5/20/2023, 6:00 pm
10th Annual 1940s Hangar Dance at the Warbird Museum
Western Sky Aviation Warbird Museum
4196 S. Airport Parkway, St. George
This public is invited. Tickets are $20; $25 on the day of the dance.
For the news release, click here. If more information is needed,
see http://www.westernskywarbirds.org.
Saturday, 5/27/2023, 9:00 am
Washington County Historical Society Field Trip to Santa Clara
The subject will be Dr. Edward Palmer's 1875 excavation of an Indian mound
on the Santa Clara River and related events.
Meet at the Pioneer Courthouse, 97 E. St. George Blvd. in St. George at 9:00 am.
We will then drive over and meet outside the Santa Clara Town Hall,
2603 Santa Clara Dr., by 9:30 am.
This event is free and everyone is welcome.
For the the event handout, click here.
For the flyer, click here. If more information is needed, call Sidney at (435)703-1934.
Wednesday, 5/31/2023, 10:00 am - noon
Washington County Historical Society Board Meeting
in place of the normal Executive Committee Meeting
Anyone is welcome to attend
Upstairs (Courtroom) at the Pioneer Courthouse, 97 E. St. George Blvd. in St. George.
For the agenda, click here.
Thursday, 6/1/2023, 7:00-8:30 pm
Pioneer Courthouse Lecture Series
"King Tut" by archaeloogist Diana Hawks
It has been over 100 years since the discovery of King Tut's tomb.
Come hear the fascinating story of its discovery and excavation.
Upstairs (Courtroom) at the Pioneer Courthouse, 97 E. St. George Blvd. in St. George.
This lecture is free and everyone is welcome.
For the flyer, click here. If more information is needed, e-mail
pioneer.courthousesg@gmail.com or call (435)632-1215.
Friday & Saturday, 6/2&3/2023, 10:00 am - Noon
Historic St. George Live Tour
Meet Dixie's famous pioneers as they come alive and describe living here
at the turn of the century; entertaining and educational for everyone.
Meet at the St. George Art Museum, 47 East 200 North in St. George.
There is a small charge and everyone is welcome.
For the flyer, click here. If more information is needed,
call St. George Community Arts at (435)627-4525.
Friday & Saturday, 6/9&10/2023, 10:00 am - Noon
Historic St. George Live Tour
Meet Dixie's famous pioneers as they come alive and describe living here
at the turn of the century; entertaining and educational for everyone.
Meet at the St. George Art Museum, 47 East 200 North in St. George.
There is a small charge and everyone is welcome.
For the flyer, click here. If more information is needed,
call St. George Community Arts at (435)627-4525.
Friday & Saturday, 6/16&17/2023, 10:00 am - Noon
Historic St. George Live Tour
Meet Dixie's famous pioneers as they come alive and describe living here
at the turn of the century; entertaining and educational for everyone.
Meet at the St. George Art Museum, 47 East 200 North in St. George.
There is a small charge and everyone is welcome.
For the flyer, click here. If more information is needed,
call St. George Community Arts at (435)627-4525.
Tuesday, 6/20/2023, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
"Southern Utah Archaeology" at the St. George Library
Archaeologist Diana Hawks will talk about the rich and fascinating Native American
history and archaeology in the Southern Utah. This will be a great presentation to
learn about this region's ancient inhabitants, including the places they lived, the food
they ate, and historically important changes.
Free and all are welcome to attend.
Downstairs in Community Room A at the St. George Library,
88 West 100 South, St George UT 84770
For more information, contact Trevor M. Cox at trevor.cox@washco.lib.ut.us.
Friday & Saturday, 6/23&24/2023, 10:00 am - Noon
Historic St. George Live Tour
Meet Dixie's famous pioneers as they come alive and describe living here
at the turn of the century; entertaining and educational for everyone.
Meet at the St. George Art Museum, 47 East 200 North in St. George.
There is a small charge and everyone is welcome.
For the flyer, click here. If more information is needed,
call St. George Community Arts at (435)627-4525.
Saturday, 6/24/2023, 9:00 am
Washington County Historical Society Field Trip to Silver Reef
There we will learn about the Chinese who lived and worked in Silver Reef
during its hayday. Dr. Chris Merritt, Utah State Historic Preservation officer
will give a lecture regarding the Chinese History Exhibit at Silver Reef.
Meet at the Pioneer Courthouse, 97 E. St. George Blvd. in St. George at 9:00 am.
We will then drive up to the Cosmopolitan Restaurant in Silver Reef,
meeting there at by 9:50 am.
This event is free and everyone is welcome.
For the the event handout, click here.
For the flyer, click here. If more information is needed,
call Sidney at (435)703-1934.
Saturday, 6/24/2023, 10:00 am
Silver Reef Museum Cosmopolitan Event
"Chinese in the American West" by Dr. Chris Merritt.
For the flyer, click here. If more information is needed, contact the Museum at
Museum@SilverReef.org or call (435)879-2254.
Wednesday, 6/28/2023, 10:00 am - noon
Washington County Historical Society Executive Committee Meeting
Anyone is welcome to attend
Upstairs (Courtroom) at the Pioneer Courthouse, 97 E. St. George Blvd. in St. George.
Friday & Saturday, 6/30/2023 & 7/1/2023, 10:00 am - Noon
Historic St. George Live Tour
Meet Dixie's famous pioneers as they come alive and describe living here
at the turn of the century; entertaining and educational for everyone.
Meet at the St. George Art Museum, 47 East 200 North in St. George.
There is a small charge and everyone is welcome.
For the flyer, click here. If more information is needed,
call St. George Community Arts at (435)627-4525.
Friday-Sunday, 6/30/2023-7/2/2023
Abraham and Ella Bundy Family Reunion
on Mt. Trumbull, Arizona Strip.
For information, click here.
Friday & Saturday, 7/7&8/2023, 10:00 am - Noon
Historic St. George Live Tour
Meet Dixie's famous pioneers as they come alive and describe living here
at the turn of the century; entertaining and educational for everyone.
Meet at the St. George Art Museum, 47 East 200 North in St. George.
There is a small charge and everyone is welcome.
For the flyer, click here. If more information is needed,
call St. George Community Arts at (435)627-4525.
Friday & Saturday, 7/14&15/2023, 10:00 am - Noon
Historic St. George Live Tour
Meet Dixie's famous pioneers as they come alive and describe living here
at the turn of the century; entertaining and educational for everyone.
Meet at the St. George Art Museum, 47 East 200 North in St. George.
There is a small charge and everyone is welcome.
For the flyer, click here. If more information is needed,
call St. George Community Arts at (435)627-4525.
Saturday, 7/15/2023, 9:00 am
Washington County Historical Society Field Trip to Hamblin, Pinto, and Page Ranch
Meet at the Pioneer Courthouse, 97 E. St. George Blvd. in St. George at 9:00 am.
We will then caravan up to Hamblin, Pinto, and Page Ranch.
This event is free and everyone is welcome.
For the the event handout, click here.
For the flyer, click here. If more information is needed,
call Sidney at (435)703-1934.
Friday & Saturday, 7/21&22/2023, 10:00 am - Noon
Historic St. George Live Tour
Meet Dixie's famous pioneers as they come alive and describe living here
at the turn of the century; entertaining and educational for everyone.
Meet at the St. George Art Museum, 47 East 200 North in St. George.
There is a small charge and everyone is welcome.
For the flyer, click here. If more information is needed,
call St. George Community Arts at (435)627-4525.
Saturday, 7/22/2023, 10:00 am
Silver Reef Museum Cosmopolitan Event
"Plants of Pine Valley Mountain" by Dr. Del Smith.
For the flyer, click here. If more information is needed, contact the Museum at
Museum@SilverReef.org or call (435)879-2254.
Monday, 7/24/2023
Washington City Pioneer Day Celebration
Come enjoy Pioneer Day on July 24th. There will be a fun-filled celebration! The Lions
Club will be serving breakfast at 7 AM. There will be a parade down Telegraph at 8 AM,
and afterward, go enjoy the children's booths in Veterans Park. When the park fun has
ended head over to the Washington City Community Center and spend the rest of the
day swimming, having fun, and when the sun goes down enjoy a fireworks display that
evening at 10PM. To join the parade click here to register.
Everyone is invited and welcome.
For the more information, click here for the Washington City website and click here
for their Facebook page.
Wednesday, 7/26/2023, 10:00 am - noon
Washington County Historical Society Executive Committee Meeting
Anyone with an interest is welcome to attend.
Upstairs (Courtroom) at the Pioneer Courthouse, 97 E. St. George Blvd. in St. George.
Friday & Saturday, 7/28&29/2023, 10:00 am - Noon
Historic St. George Live Tour
Meet Dixie's famous pioneers as they come alive and describe living here
at the turn of the century; entertaining and educational for everyone.
Meet at the St. George Art Museum, 47 East 200 North in St. George.
There is a small charge and everyone is welcome.
For the flyer, click here. If more information is needed,
call St. George Community Arts at (435)627-4525.
Thursday, 8/3/2023, 7:00-8:30 pm
Pioneer Courthouse Lecture Series
Reuben Wadsworth will speak on the Hurricane Canal.
Upstairs (Courtroom) at the Pioneer Courthouse, 97 E. St. George Blvd. in St. George.
This lecture is free and everyone is welcome.
For the flyer, click here. If more information is needed, e-mail
pioneer.courthousesg@gmail.com or call (435)632-1215.
Friday & Saturday, 8/4&5/2023, 10:00 am - Noon
Historic St. George Live Tour
Meet Dixie's famous pioneers as they come alive and describe living here
at the turn of the century; entertaining and educational for everyone.
Meet at the St. George Art Museum, 47 East 200 North in St. George.
There is a small charge and everyone is welcome.
For the flyer, click here. If more information is needed,
call St. George Community Arts at (435)627-4525.
Friday & Saturday, 8/11&12/2023, 10:00 am - Noon
Historic St. George Live Tour
Meet Dixie's famous pioneers as they come alive and describe living here
at the turn of the century; entertaining and educational for everyone.
Meet at the St. George Art Museum, 47 East 200 North in St. George.
There is a small charge and everyone is welcome.
For the flyer, click here. If more information is needed,
call St. George Community Arts at (435)627-4525.
Friday & Saturday, 8/18&19/2023, 10:00 am - Noon
Historic St. George Live Tour
Meet Dixie's famous pioneers as they come alive and describe living here
at the turn of the century; entertaining and educational for everyone.
Meet at the St. George Art Museum, 47 East 200 North in St. George.
There is a small charge and everyone is welcome.
For the flyer, click here. If more information is needed,
call St. George Community Arts at (435)627-4525.
Thursday, 8/24/2023, 9:45 am
Washington County Historical Society Field Trip to the Cedar Livestock Auction
Meet at the BLM office, 345 E. Riverside Drive in St. George at 9:45 am.
We will then caravan up to the livestock auction in Cedar City which starts at 11:00.
This event is free and everyone is welcome.
For the the event handouts, click here and click here.
For the flyer, click here. If more information is needed,
call Milt at (435)632-1320.
Friday & Saturday, 8/25&26/2023, 10:00 am - Noon
Historic St. George Live Tour (Final two tours of the season)
Meet Dixie's famous pioneers as they come alive and describe living here
at the turn of the century; entertaining and educational for everyone.
Meet at the St. George Art Museum, 47 East 200 North in St. George.
There is a small charge and everyone is welcome.
For the flyer, click here. If more information is needed,
call St. George Community Arts at (435)627-4525.
Saturday, 8/26/2023, 10:00 am
Silver Reef Museum Cosmopolitan Event
"Volcanic Events on the Arizona Strip" by Jeff Axel.
For the flyer, click here. If more information is needed, contact the Museum at
Museum@SilverReef.org or call (435)879-2254.
Saturday, 8/26/2023
Enterprise Corn Fest
For details, click here.
Wednesday, 8/30/2023, 10:00 am - noon
Washington County Historical Society Executive Committee Meeting
For the agenda, click here.
Anyone with an interest is welcome to attend.
Upstairs (Courtroom) at the Pioneer Courthouse, 97 E. St. George Blvd. in St. George.
Saturday, 9/2/2023, 7:00 pm
Gunlock State Park Local History Speaker
Loren Webb with speak on The Crash on Square Top Mountain
A B-52G plane crash into Square Top Mountain which killed 7 crew members in
1983 has a monument erected in memory of the event. Come hear the history.
The lecture will be in the tiny houses cul-de-sac section of the park.
Parking will be in the day-use parking area.
This event is free and everyone is welcome.
For the flyer, click here. If more information is needed,
call Gunlock State Park at (435)218-6544.
Thursday, 9/7/2023, 7:00-8:30 pm *** CANCELED ***
Pioneer Courthouse Lecture Series
Upstairs (Courtroom) at the Pioneer Courthouse, 97 E. St. George Blvd. in St. George.
This lecture is free and everyone is welcome.
Thursday-Saturday, 9/7-9/2023
Sons of Utah Pioneers (SUP) National Encampment (in Dixie)
See the flyer below for details.
Hosted by the Dixie Encampment, Cotton Mission, and Hurricane Valley Chapters
For the flyer, click here.
Friday 9/15/2023 to Saturday 11/11/2023; Excluding Sundays and 9/30/2023
Open House at the Renovated Historic St. George Utah Temple
This event is free and the public is invited.
For information, click here.
Saturday, 9/16/2023, 10:00 am
Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP) 3rd Weekend Event
"Beauty and Brains - Women Owned Beauty Shops"
Lisa-Michelle Church, author and business woman, will make a presentation
about women owned beauty shops in Utah.
At the Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP) McQuarrie Memorial Museum
145 North 100 East, St. George UT 84770
This event is free and the public is invited.
Thursday-Saturday, 9/21-23/2023
Santa Clara Swiss Days
For details, click here.
Saturday, 9/23/2023, 10:00 am
Silver Reef Museum Cosmopolitan Event
"Sheriff Antone Prince" by John Prince.
For the flyer, click here. If more information is needed, contact the Museum at
Museum@SilverReef.org or call (435)879-2254.
Wednesday, 9/27/2023, 10:00 am - noon
Washington County Historical Society Executive Committee Meeting
Anyone with an interest is welcome to attend.
Upstairs (Courtroom) at the Pioneer Courthouse, 97 E. St. George Blvd. in St. George.
Saturday, 9/30/2023, 9:00 am
Washington County Historical Society Field Trip to Toquerville
Meet at the Pioneer Courthouse, 97 E. St. George Blvd. in St. George at 9:00 am.
We will then caravan up to the Toquerville City Park, 250 W. Center St.
(or just meet there at 9:30 am)
For information on Toquerville, click here and on John C. Naegle, click here.
For the flyer, click here. If more information is needed,
call Sidney at (435)703-1934.
Saturday, 9/30/2023, 10:00 am - ??:?? pm
Grafton Annual Reunion
Last Saturday in September
For more information, contact the Grafton Heritage Partnership Project.
Monday, 10/2/2023, Noon - 1:00 pm
Legacy Lecture Series
Steven Erastus Snow will be the speaker. He is a native of St. George.
Until August of 2019 he served as Church Historian and Recorder
and was the Executive Director of the Church History Department.
On the main floor of the St. George Tabernacle
18 S. Main Street, St. George UT 84770
This event is free and the public is invited.
For the announcement, click here. If more information is needed,
call Marilyn Lamoreaux at (435)705-0605.
Thursday, 10/5/2023, 7:00-8:30 pm
Pioneer Courthouse Lecture Series
Lee Hughes will speak on Rare Plants of St. George.
Come listen to Lee Hughes as he shares what he has learned about the rare plants
around us.
Upstairs (Courtroom) at the Pioneer Courthouse, 97 E. St. George Blvd. in St. George.
This lecture is free and everyone is welcome.
For the flyer, click here. If more information is needed, e-mail
pioneer.courthousesg@gmail.com or call (435)632-1215.
Tuesday, 10/10/2023, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Pioneer Courthouse Music Series: The George Staheli Memorial Umpah Ensemble
This group will be providing uplifting music to celebrate Octoberfest.
They have been together for over 30 years and love to share their talents.
Upstairs (Courtroom) at the Pioneer Courthouse, 97 E. St. George Blvd. in St. George.
This concert is free and everyone is welcome.
For the flyer, click here. If more information is needed, e-mail
pioneer.courthousesg@gmail.com or call (435)632-1215.
Saturday, 10/14/2023, 9:00 am
Washington County Historical Society Field Trip to the Lytle Ranch
Meet at the Pioneer Courthouse, 97 E. St. George Blvd. in St. George at 9:00 am.
We will then caravan up to the Lytle Ranch.
For a 12-minute video from the field trip, click here.
For the flyer, click here. If more information is needed,
call Sidney at (435)703-1934.
Saturday, 10/14/2023, 11:00 am and 12:00 noon
Lawmen & Muddy River Gang Shootout at the Silver Reef Museum
Free 15-minute enactments and shootouts.
At the Silver Reef Museum, 1903 Wells Fargo Road in Silver Reef.
For information on the Muddy River Gang, see
https://muddyriverbunch.wixsite.com/reenactments.
If more information is needed, contact the Museum at Museum@SilverReef.org
or call the Museum at (435)879-2254.
Saturday, 10/21/2023, 9:45, 10:00, 10:15, and 10:30 am
Washington County Historical Society Downtown Walking Tours
There will be four 1-hour overlapping tours (you may select one):
9:45: Town Square led by Jim McArthur
To sign up for this tour, click here
10:00: Green Gate Village led by Susan Crook
To sign up for this tour, click here
10:15: Ancestor Square led by Loren Webb
To sign up for this tour, click here
10:30: Pioneer Courthouse led by Bruce Pickett
To sign up for this tour, click here
For the flyer, click here. If more information is needed, e-mail
pioneer.courthousesg@gmail.com or call (435)632-1215.
Saturday, 10/21/2023, 10:00 am
Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP) 3rd Weekend Event
"Wood Inlay in Furniture"
Colin Smith, a master woodworker and craftsman, will bring his talents
and show his skills with wood inlay in furniture.
At the Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP) McQuarrie Memorial Museum
145 North 100 East, St. George UT 84770
This event is free and the public is invited.
For the flyer, click here. If more information is needed,
see https://dupstgeorge.org or call the Museum at (435)628-7274.
Wednesday, 10/25/2023, 10:00 am - noon
Washington County Historical Society Executive Committee Meeting
Anyone with an interest is welcome to attend.
Upstairs (Courtroom) at the Pioneer Courthouse, 97 E. St. George Blvd. in St. George.
Handouts from Matthew C. Godfrey of the Church History Department
Church History Department Topical Resources, St. George/Southern Utah
Selected Resources Pertaining to St. George, Utah, in Church History Library Catalog
Friday-Saturday, 10/27-28/2023, Hours 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Silver Reef Ghost Nights
Celebrate Halloween with a trip back in time to the 1870's
with the entertaining ghosts from Silver Reef's colorful past!
Admission is $8.00 per person by reservation or $8.50 at the door based on availability.
For reservations, https://tinyurl.com/SilverReefGhostNights-2023 or call the museum.
For the flyer, click here. If more information is needed, contact the Museum at
Museum@SilverReef.org or call the Museum at (435)879-2254.
Saturday, 10/28/2023, 7:00 pm
Gunlock State Park Local History Lecture
Loren Webb will speak on William "Gunlock" Hamblin, noted Mormon pioneer settler,
scout, gunsmith, missionary, and prospector believed to have been poisoned to death.
The lecture will be in the tiny houses cul-de-sac section of the park.
Parking will be in the day-use parking area.
This event is free and everyone is welcome.
For the flyer, click here. If more information is needed,
call Gunlock State Park at (435)218-6544.
Thursday, 11/2/2023, 7:00-8:30 pm
Pioneer Courthouse Lecture Series
Ester West will speak on TBA.
Upstairs (Courtroom) at the Pioneer Courthouse, 97 E. St. George Blvd. in St. George.
This lecture is free and everyone is welcome.
Monday, 11/6/2023, Noon - 1:00 pm
Legacy Lecture Series
Larry H. Gardner will be the speaker. He will talk about Pine Valley - the Place,
the Purpose, and some of the Pioneer Personalities in the Settling of Southern Utah.
In the basement of the St. George Tabernacle
18 S. Main Street, St. George UT 84770
This event is free and the public is invited.
For the announcement, click here. If more information is needed,
call Marilyn Lamoreaux at (435)705-0605.
Saturday, 11/11/2023, 9:00 am
Washington County Historical Society Field Trip to the Encampment Mall
Meet at the Pioneer Courthouse, 97 E. St. George Blvd. in St. George at 9:00 am.
We will then caravan over to the Encampment Mall.
For the flyer, click here. If more information is needed,
call Sidney at (435)703-1934.
Saturday, 11/18/2023, 10:00 am
Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP) 3rd Weekend Event
"Cattle Ranches and Branding"
Lyman Hafen, author and cattleman, will make a presentation about
cattle ranches and branding in our local area.
At the Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP) McQuarrie Memorial Museum
145 North 100 East, St. George UT 84770
This event is free and the public is invited.
For the flyer, click here. If more information is needed,
see https://dupstgeorge.org or call the Museum at (435)628-7274.
Saturday, 11/18/2023, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
This is the last day the old Pioneer Courthouse will be open under WCHS management.
Take a tour of this historic building while you still can.
Until the closure, the gift shop will be offering items at a 50% discount.
The old Pioneer Courthouse is at 97 E. St. George Blvd. in St. George.
For the flyer, click here. For more information, call the museum at (435)879-2254.
Saturday, 11/25/2023, 10:00 am
Silver Reef Museum Cosmopolitan Event
"Silver Reef & American Politics in the Late 1880s" by Andrew Peterson.
For the flyer, click here. For more information, call the museum at (435)879-2254.
Wednesday, 11/29/2023, 10:00 am - noon
Washington County Historical Society Executive Committee Meeting
Anyone with an interest is welcome to attend.
Upstairs (Courtroom) at the Pioneer Courthouse, 97 E. St. George Blvd. in St. George.
Monday, 12/4/2023, Noon - 1:00 pm
Legacy Lecture Series
Del Parson will be the speaker. He will address his life-long love of art and painting,
and his 30 years of teaching at Utah Tech University.
On the main floor of the St. George Tabernacle
18 S. Main Street, St. George UT 84770
This event is free and the public is invited.
For the announcement, click here. If more information is needed,
call Marilyn Lamoreaux at (435)705-0605.
Thursday, 12/7/2023, 6:00 - 7:15 pm
"Southern Utah Cotton Mission" at the St. George Library
Local Historian, Author, and Educator, Reuben Wadsworth, will present on the history
of the Southern Utah Cotton Mission. This will be a great program to learn about
Southern Utah's early pioneer settlers, history, and important locations.
Free and all are welcome to attend.
Downstairs in Community Room A at the St. George Library,
88 West 100 South, St George UT 84770
For the flyer, click here. If more information is needed, e-mail Trevor M. Cox
at trevor.cox@washco.lib.ut.us.
Thursday, 12/7/2023, 7:00-8:30 pm
Pioneer Courthouse Lecture Series
The program will be "Zion National Park", a lecture by Conner Bennett, the first
Paleontology Intern at the park.
Upstairs (Courtroom) at the Pioneer Courthouse, 97 E. St. George Blvd. in St. George.
This lecture is free and everyone is welcome.
For the flyer, click here. If more information is needed, e-mail
pioneer.courthousesg@gmail.com or call (435)632-1215.
Tuesday, 12/12/2023, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Pioneer Courthouse Music Series: Santa Clara Friends
This will be the last musical program at the Pioneer Courthouse before it closes for
repairs. Come enjoy the Santa Clara Friends as they share their beautiful and festive
Christmas music.
Upstairs (Courtroom) at the Pioneer Courthouse, 97 E. St. George Blvd. in St. George.
This concert is free and everyone is welcome.
For the flyer, click here. If more information is needed, e-mail
pioneer.courthousesg@gmail.com or call (435)632-1215.
Saturday, 12/16/2023, 10:00 am
Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP) 3rd Weekend Event
"Back to Bethlehem"
For the second year, Judy Call is going to bring her town of Bethlehem
to the museum and give information about the day Christ was born.
At the Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP) McQuarrie Memorial Museum
145 North 100 East, St. George UT 84770
This event is free and the public is invited.
For the flyer, click here. If more information is needed,
see https://dupstgeorge.org or call the Museum at (435)628-7274.