Martha Hughs Cannon the first female United States senator life and legacy LDS
Martha Hughs Cannon, First Woman State Senator
Martha Hughs Cannon the first female United States senator life and legacy LDS
Emmeline B. Wells Seeing the Savior
Emmeline B. Wells was a powerhouse for women in the early history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints(you can read more about Emmeline here). She was a writer, an editor and later in life she became the General Relief Society President. This excerpt came from an interview Emmeline did with Ethel C. […]
“Who’s on the Lord’s Side?” By Hannah Last Cornaby
The beloved Hymn “Who’s on the Lord’s side” was written by the pioneer woman, Hannah Last Cornaby. Hannah lived an extraordinary life with the struggles, heartaches, with happiness and even miracles. Hannah was able to see the Lords hand through her hardships. She was able to have patience in her sufferings and teach people how […]
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Windows of Heaven, Tithing with Lorenzo Snow
If you are in the St. George area, this is a great historical account of the difficulties of the early St. George settlers, and the blessings from God. The movie “Windows of Heaven”, linked at the bottom of this post, depicts the Prophet Lorenzo Snow teaching the Law of Tithing to the St. George Saints, […]
Emmeline B. Wells a champion of Women
”I believe in Women, especially thinking women” -Emmeline B. Wells The life of Emmaline B. Wells is full of accomplishments, heartache and more than anything, faith. She is a powerful example of a strong women, doing the Lords work. Emmaline was the voice for Utah women during the years when polygamy was practiced. Emmeline and […]
Who is Brigham Young
Brigham Young was born June 1, 1801 in Whitingham, Vermont. He was the ninth child of John Young and Abigail(Nabby) Howe. Brighams family was a very poor farming family and had very little formal education. His mother taught him how to read and write. When Brigham was fourteen years old his mom died of tuberculosis. […]
Martin Handcart Company, Sweet Water River Rescue
The story of the Willy and Martin Handcart company is a story that is well known in the hearts of Latter-Day Saints everywhere. The Martin and Willy handcart companies had a late start and had gotten caught in early winter storms in Wyoming. There are many tragic stories that came out of this event, but […]
Capitol Reef National Park’s Pioneer History
Capitol Reef National Park is rich with Latter-Day Saint Pioneer history. It has beautiful sites to see, along with some fun history lessons as you visit! The towns around the area and the canyon itself is worth the trip. It is like you are right back in the early days of Utah, you are able […]
Willies Handcart Rescue Site Historical Marker
The Willie Handcart Company Historical Landmark was erected by the members of the Lyman Wyoming Stake in 1933. Inscription: Captain James G. Willie’s Handcart Company of Mormon emigrants on the way to Utah, greatly exhausted by the deep snow of an early winter and suffering form lack of food and clothing, had assembled here for […]