Daughters of the Utah Pioneers happenings

In the last few weeks, Daughters of the Utah Pioneers (DUP) members have spent considerable effort improving the landscaping in the front of the museum, giving it more “street appeal.”

So it was with great disappointment that we discovered the mulch had been spread on the steps and the sidewalk. It was even more distressing to find someone had tried to break into the cabin and had broken the glass from the window.

The damage was severe and we called the Morgan County Sheriff's office. They promptly sent a deputy to investigate. We appreciate their support.

We encourage parents to please talk with their children. We will happily open the museum and cabin and talk about the artifacts and pictures with just a phone call to one of the ladies listed on the front door.

In July the DUP Museum acquired several new donations. A treadle sewing machine donated by Joyce Weaver, baby clothing from the Mecham family, and material from John Thurston's barn. These are each now on display.

The inventory of the museum contains over 600 items, most of which are currently on display. These items were brought to Utah by Pioneers between 1847 and 1869 when the railroad came through. A few items are from a later time but contribute to the development of Morgan County.

Members of DUP are over 18 years old, of good character, and dedicated to the preservation and protection of our Pioneer heritage. During the year we participate in many activities such as parades, meetings at Family Tree, and hosting at the Museum. It is a non-profit organization and one of the ways we raise funds to operate the Museum is through a sale of donated items. This year the sale will be on Aug. 24 from 10:00 to 2:00. The County has given permission for it to be held on the Court House lawn near the pioneer cabin.

The pioneer cabin was originally in Peterson and owned by Charles Shreeve Peterson, several of his children were born there. It was moved to Morgan City and placed behind the Rock Church. Later it was moved to its current location. The cabin is available to be visited and contains some pioneer relics. There is never a charge for visiting the museum or the cabin. λ