Sons of Utah Pioneers facts for kids
The National Society of the Sons of Utah Pioneers (SUP) is a group that helps remember and study the history of the Mormon Pioneers in Utah and the western United States. Anyone interested in the early Utah Pioneers can join, even if they don't have pioneer ancestors. It's open to all good men.
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What is the Sons of Utah Pioneers?
The Sons of Utah Pioneers (SUP) is an organization that helps keep the history of the Mormon Pioneers alive. These pioneers were early settlers who traveled to Utah and the West. The SUP wants to make sure their stories and achievements are remembered for future generations.
How the SUP Started
The Sons of Utah Pioneers officially began in 1933. The very first national president was a man named Lawrence T. Epperson. After him, Nephi L. Morris became president. He was also a leader in the Salt Lake area of the LDS Church at that time.
Remembering the Pioneers
In 1947, a big event happened. It was 100 years since the first Mormon pioneers arrived in the Great Salt Lake valley. The Sons of Utah Pioneers organized a special trip to celebrate this. They followed the same path the original pioneers took to Utah. Wendell J. Ashton, a well-known writer and newspaper publisher, was the president of the SUP during this important celebration.
The SUP Headquarters
In 1982, the Sons of Utah Pioneers opened their main building in Salt Lake City, Utah. This building has offices for the organization and a library filled with books about history. It also has meeting rooms where local and national events are held.
What Do Members Do?
Members of the Sons of Utah Pioneers are part of smaller groups called chapters. These chapters usually meet once a month. At these meetings, members listen to speakers who talk about interesting topics. These topics often include history, geography, and stories about important people from the pioneer era. They also discuss different parts of Mormon culture.
Exploring History on Treks
Chapters often plan special trips called "treks." These trips can last from one day to a whole week. During a trek, members travel to historical places. This helps them learn more about pioneer history in a fun, hands-on way. It's also a great chance to meet and socialize with other people who share their interest in history.
Pioneer Magazine and Events
The Sons of Utah Pioneers publish a magazine called Pioneer. This magazine comes out four times a year and is full of color. It has historical articles, photographs, and artwork. These features tell stories about the Mormon Pioneers as a group, and also about individual people and families. The magazine also covers the places they settled.
The organization also holds an annual historical symposium at their headquarters in Salt Lake City. A symposium is like a conference where people share information and learn from experts. They also hold smaller history symposiums in other parts of the western United States.
See also
- Daughters of the Utah Handcart Pioneers
- Daughters of Utah Pioneers
- List of Mormon family organizations
- Mormon pioneers
- List of Sons of Utah Pioneers historic monuments
