Project
Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum
The pioneers of Weber County were committed to family, to faith, and to a better future.
About the museum
The Daughters of the Utah Pioneers Museum is housed in the Relief Society Building. Commissioned by Brigham Young in 1877, the building was funded through the efforts of Relief Society sisters—saving proceeds from eggs and butter to pay for construction.
Dedicated on July 19, 1902, it is the only Stake Relief Society hall known to have been constructed by the LDS Church. It served as a gathering place for festivals, plays, concerts, dances, and more. Designed in the classic gothic style, it was built from red brick manufactured in Weber County.
Originally located in what is now Tabernacle Square in Ogden, the building was relocated to accommodate expansion of the LDS Temple. On January 24, 2012, the 600‑ton structure was moved to a half-acre donated by Ogden City at Lincoln Avenue and 21st Street using a remote-controlled dolly on 136 tires. After the move, restoration began.
The Weber County Heritage Foundation was proud to contribute $5,000 in 2012 to support improved museum displays.