Featured Museum Room: Mountain Meadows
The Carroll County Heritage Museum honors victims, survivors of tragic Mountain Meadows Massacre of Sept. 11, 1857.
Imagine The Journey West
The wagon train made its way slowly through the rugged terrain, the wheels creaking under the weight of their hopes and dreams. Families from Arkansas had embarked on this arduous journey, seeking a new life in the vast, untamed lands of the American West. They were bound for Salt Lake City, a destination that seemed impossibly distant.
The route they took was treacherous, with steep mountains to climb and desolate deserts to traverse. The pioneers faced countless challenges along the way – harsh weather conditions, lack of supplies, and constant threats from Native American tribes that roamed these lands.
Day after day, they pressed on, their determination unwavering. They traveled together in a tight-knit community, supporting one another through thick and thin. Children played amidst the wagons as adults shared stories around campfires at night. Despite the hardships they faced, there was a sense of camaraderie among them…
Visit the museum to learn about what many scholars call “America’s Original 9/11” – read the stories and see the artifacts collected from the Mountain Meadows Massacre site. To learn more about what you’ll find on this topic at the museum, click here.