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Pioneer Memorial Museum Information and Overview
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Welcome to the official site of International Society Daughters of Utah Pioneers (ISDUP, DUP). ISDUP was organized solely for historical, educational, and public purposes and is completely non-political and non-sectarian. We are dedicated to honoring the names and achievements of the men, women, and children who founded Utah. We seek to encompass a broad scope of services, ranging from the preservation of historic landmarks to the education of thousands of school children and adults about their pioneer forebears.

DUP Birthday Celebration

April 11 is the 111th birthday of DUP! Come join us. From 10:00 to 3:00, the museum will feature demonstrations by a lace maker, a spinner, and music from a saw, an accordion, and an old pump organ. Refreshments will be served until 3:00. Everyone is welcome to come celebrate! In conjunction with the birthday party, a tree planting honoring past DUP President Bette Barton will take place on the capitol grounds. The museum will be open to the public until 8:00 pm -- our new Wednesday hours (starting in March).

New Hours for Pioneer Memorial Museum

Starting in March, the Pioneer Memorial Museum will extend its hours on Wednesday evening to accommodate visitors who are unable to make it to the museum during regular business hours. The extended hours will include the History Department, allowing researchers access to volunteers who can help them find histories of the pioneers. Starting in March, the museum will stay open until 8 pm on Wednesdays.

The Days of ’47 Royalty Pageant 2012

This year’s theme, “Pioneers - Building on the Dream!” will be exemplified in the young women who participate in The Days of ’47 Royalty Pageant for 2012. These contestants, descendants of pioneers who arrived in the valley between 1847 and 1869, are pathfinders of today. They represent the high standards of modern-day pioneers with a love of their pioneer heritage and a vision of the difference young women can make in the world.

The pageant to select a queen and two attendants will be held on April 12, 13, 14, 2012 at the Conference Center Theater, located at 60 West North Temple in Salt Lake City. The Annie Taylor Hyde Award will also be presented to a young woman (chosen by her peers) for her consideration for others, congeniality, and modesty, among other traits. The application is available by clicking here. The application deadline is April 2, 2012.

The pageant is produced by the International Society Daughters of Utah Pioneers. All young women who will be competing are between the ages of 19 and 24. The chosen royalty will ride in The Days of ’47 Parade, will be in attendance at many functions (such as The Days of ‘47 Rodeo), and will speak at numerous gatherings and events during the summer of 2012. They will be role models to all young women who hear their message as they represent the state of Utah, The Days of ’47, and Daughters of Utah Pioneers.

The day of the pageant is exciting! We encourage DUP camps and companies to support an eligible young woman by suggesting that she participate, by holding a mock interview with her, and by coming to the pageant. We invite all DUP members as well as friends and family to attend.

Museum Day at the Legislature 2012

Each year, Utah Arts & Museums (Office of Museum Services) and the Utah Museums Association join together to sponsor Museum Day at the Legislature. Museums will set up displays in the Capitol rotunda and connect with their legislators. This is a wonderful opportunity for school groups to visit the Capitol to see the diversity of museums in Utah present displays and to connect with elected officials. This year, Museum Day at the Legislature will be held on Tuesday, February 28 from 9 am to 2 pm. It has been re-scheduled from the previous date.

COMING EVENTS

February 28, 2012 : Museum Day at the Legislature (9 am to 2 pm)
April 11, 2012 : DUP Birthday and Tree Planting
April 12 - 14, 2012 : Days of 47 Royalty Pageant - Salt Lake LDS Conference Center