Pioneer Day
This Utah State Holiday is the observance of the arrival of members of
the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons), led by Brigham
Young, at the site of Salt Lake City, Utah on July 24, 1847.
- Pioneer
Day
A history of Pioneer Day from the Utah History Encyclopedia.
- The
Mormon Pioneer Trail
A history of the Mormon Pioneer Trail from the
Utah Division of Parks and Recreation.
- A
Brief History of Utah
This Utah Historical Society site presents major
themes in Utah history and includes some of the significant dates, events, and
individuals.
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