Honoring the past – organization marks 125 years of pioneer history

By Becky Ginos

It was 125 years ago, April 11, 1901, that a group of women gathered at their home and established the Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP). That organization was made up of women who were first generation descendants of the pioneers. Some of those members were pioneers themselves. 

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