We have been "Honoring our Pioneer Forefathers in St. George and Washington City since 1933" — yes, for 92 years, with our chapter organized in its current form since 1989! We are one of 46 local chapter organizations and have been recognized annually with the "Chapter in Excellence" award.
Membership is open to sons (descendants) of Utah pioneers or to those men (and their wives) who just have an interest in promoting and honoring local pioneer heritage. We are actively engaged in Washington City Cotton Days, St. George City Dixie Days and local historical treks. We share pioneer histories and award approximately $15,000 dollars annually to local high school seniors and 2nd grade students.
You can also follow our Facebook page at Cotton Mission Chapter of Sons of Utah Pioneers. We would love to have you join us!
Brad Allen,
2025 Chapter President
The Sons of Utah Pioneers is a tremendous organization with strong history of supporting, preserving, and promoting the pioneer values that built the American west - values like faith, family, commitment, diligence, hard work, sacrifice, and integrity.
If these values resonate with you, we invite you to join with us in this important cause! Membership in SUP is open to men of all ages who are of good moral character, principles and ideals, who desire to perpetuate the mission of the National Society of Sons of Utah Pioneers.
Chapter members have the following benefits:
Meet, interact with, and build bonds of friendship with other men who share your values and appreciation of our pioneer forefathers.
Participation in monthly programs centered on local pioneer history designed to educate and entertain.
Opportunity to contribute and share your talents in many areas, including our high school scholarship program, elementary school essay contest, Cotton Days celebration, treks, pioneer memorializations and histories, trails & landmarks, GPS historic site registry, wagons & memorabilia, dinners and more!
A subscription to the outstanding Pioneer Magazine, a quarterly full-color history magazine published by the National Society of the Sons of Utah Pioneers that focuses on a Utah or Mormon pioneer theme, including significant places, persons and families, important events, historic buildings, and more.