I’m proud to carry forward a legacy of faith, service, and community—values that defined early Utah pioneers and continue to guide our work at This Is The Place Heritage Park. Charitable giving isn’t just an American tradition—it’s the Utah way. Our state was built by pioneers

On July 24, 1847, Brigham Young gazed across the Salt Lake Valley from a wagon and made history... Source: ⁦WhenInYourState⁩ wheninyourstate.com/utah/the-utah-…

🎆 Celebrate Liberty Day at This Is The Place Heritage Park! From flag ceremonies and three-leg races to dancing, candy cannons, and watermelon contests—there’s fun for the whole family all day long! 🇺🇸 #libertyday #thisistheplace

Get ready for a full day of festive fun at Liberty Day — happening FRIDAY, JULY 4th at This Is The Place Heritage Park! 🇺🇸 Join us for flag ceremonies, dancing in the streets, watermelon eating contests, candy cannons, old-fashioned games, and more. #thisistheplace #4thofjuly

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Celebrate Pioneer Day at This Is The Place Heritage Park! 🔹 10:30 & 4:30 – Flag Ceremonies 🇺🇸 🔹 11:00 – Handcart Parade & voting 🛒 🔹 11:30 & 2:00 – Dancing with Heritage Singers + Candy Cannons 💃🍬 🔹 12:30 & 2:30 – Watermelon Eating Contests 🍉 🔹 All Day – Mormon Battalion

In the summer of 1848, barely a year after Mormon pioneers set foot in Utah, brothers Sanford and Thomas Bingham were sent by Brigham Young to tend cattle in the Oquirrh Mountains. As their herd grazed in a canyon, the brothers spotted copper ore gleaming across the rocky slopes.

The pioneers who crossed the plains early in the season planted seeds at places along the trail to provide for those who would cross later. They sowed for others to reap. In the same way, their legacy is not for their descendants alone. Go, and do thou likewise.

Record setting attendance today at This is The Place Heritage Park🥇The Pioneer spirit and appreciation for our history is alive and well here in Utah. Kerri and I enjoyed our first Pioneer Day in our new role. So grateful for the wonderful team at TITP and all they do to create

We had an incredible morning at This Is the Place Pioneer Park! If you haven’t taken your family recently, you need to go! The historic sites, interactive actives and immersive learning experience for kids make our pioneer heritage come to life. Definitely going to be a new

In 1984, three ambitious BYU friends—Blake Roney, Sandra Tillotson, and Steven Lund—founded Nu Skin with a modest $5,000 investment (Blake’s entire life savings) and a bold vision to revolutionize skincare. In a makeshift laboratory in Blake’s sister Nedra’s apartment, they

We Salute 🫡 The ride for Utah fallen officers through This Is The Place Heritage Park. #rideforthefallen #utah #titp #thisistheplace

In 1863, 14-year-old David Eccles immigrated with his family—recent Mormon converts-- from Glasgow, Scotland to Utah. His father, William, nearly blind and unable to work steadily, relied on young David to support the family. A natural entrepreneur, David began by selling

Labor Day traces its roots back to New York City, where the first celebration was held on Tuesday, September 5, 1882. Oregon became the first to officially recognize the holiday by statue on February 21, 1887. Four more states adopted it that same year, and by the end of the

Support local creatives! Meet the artists while checking out their booths, grab a bite to eat from food trucks and find your new favorite piece of art! September 12 & 13 at This Is The Place Heritage Park! Free Admission! #ShopLocal #ArtAtThePark

Don’t forget about Art at The Park! We’re having a blast exploring today!! #artatthepark

I drove a field trip to This Is The Place Heritage Park This Is The Place today. It's so quiet and peaceful and the weather is absolutely beautiful! #LoveMyJob

In the 1890s, Scott and John Stewart, surveyors for the U.S. government, were tasked with mapping the North Fork of Provo Canyon in Utah. Captivated by the area's stunning beauty, they decided to make it their home. Under the Homestead Act of 1862, each brother claimed 160 acres,

We are thrilled to welcome David Studdert to our Board! From BYU to White House service, U.S. diplomacy, and launching ventures like LVT, David brings global perspective & entrepreneurial vision. He loves family & the outdoors with his wife + 4 kids.