Pioneer Memorial Museum marks 75th anniversary with July 24 open house

By Becky Ginos

SALT LAKE CITY—As July 24 approaches thoughts turn to the pioneers who settled this valley in 1847. In conjunction with the celebration of that event, the Pioneer Memorial Museum will mark its 75th anniversary. The museum, run by the Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP), sits across from the State Capitol at 300 North Main.

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• Bountiful Farmers Market

  Thursday, July 17, 4-8 p.m.

  Bountiful Town Square, 75 E. 200 South

• Medicare 101 Workshop

  Thursday, July 17, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

  Headquarters Library, 133 S. Main St., Farmington

• Layton F.E.S.T.

  Friday, July 18, 5:30-9 p.m.

  Layton Commons Park, 465 N. Wasatch Drive

• Bridging Betty - Bluegrass Band

  Friday, July 18, 7 p.m., FREE

  Bountiful City Park Stage, 200 W. 400 North

• Summer Movie: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

  Friday, July 18, 7 p.m., FREE

  Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Dr, Layton

• Movies & Music in the Park

  Friday, July 18, FREE

  Concert in the Park: 7 p.m.

  Movie–Freaky Friday: 9 p.m.

  Smith Park, 300 N. 100 East, Centerville

• Hello Kitty Café Truck Pop-Up

  Saturday, July 19, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

  Station Park, 140 N. Union Ave., Farmington

• La Guelaguetza 2025 de Oaxaca en Utah

  A celebration of culture, food and dance

  Saturday, July 19, Noon - 10 p.m.

  Heritage Park, 250 N. Fairfield Rd., Kaysville

• Salt City String Quartet

  Sunday, July 20, 7 p.m., FREE

  Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Dr, Layton