Chapter Members Bring History to School Kids at Annual Cotton Days Festival — Cotton Mission Chapter of Sons of Utah Pioneers

Welcome!

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

May 1

May 1 Chapter Members Bring History to School Kids at Annual Cotton Days Festival

Derek Rowley

activities

Once again our Cotton Mission Chapter display at the annual Washington Cotton Days was a big hit with area school kids. Busload after busload unloaded while SUP and DUP members shared pioneer stories and let the kids examine pioneer implements. They learned how pioneers used a horsehair rope to ward off snakes at night, what a flour sifter is for, and even got to pull a handcart. Thanks to Dean Terry for bringing his antique wagon collection. It was the first time some of the kids had seen a stage coach. Some thought it was a fire engine! Our gratitude to chairman Robin Davis and the many volunteers who donated time to share our pioneer legacy with a new generation.