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== The Mountain Meadows Massacre Site Is Now a National Historic Landmark == | == The Mountain Meadows Massacre Site Is Now a National Historic Landmark == | ||
[[Image:National Historic Landmark.jpg|right|300px|National Historic Landmark Plaque]] In September 2011, a ceremony at Mountain Meadows marked the official recognition of the Mountain Meadows Massacre site as a National Historic Landmark. The events of the weekend of September 10-11 commemorated this significant change in status amid the unveiling of a new memorial at the Northern Gravesite. We are adding coverage and photographs of this event. | [[Image:National Historic Landmark.jpg|right|300px|National Historic Landmark Plaque]] In September 2011, a ceremony at Mountain Meadows marked the official recognition of the Mountain Meadows Massacre site as a National Historic Landmark. The events of the weekend of September 10-11 commemorated this significant change in status amid the unveiling of a new memorial at the Northern Gravesite. We are adding coverage and photographs of this event. | ||
The most important recent change to our site has been wiki software upgrades to improve its appearance, features and functionality. Internal and external links are now easier and more reliable while thumbnail photographs are now enlarged with a click. The new wiki software has allowed us to make a series of improvements to the form and content of our site. We have also revised every militia biography with expanded treatment and sources and a new [[Bibliography]]. We'll continue to expand and improve the biographies for the militiamen as we receive input from you or locate new sources of information. | |||
We also updated the news items on the Front Page. Also, some visitors have suggested that we include information on such figures as [[George A. Smith]], [[Jacob Hamblin]], etc. Great suggestion! We will add that over time. | We also updated the news items on the Front Page. Also, some visitors have suggested that we include information on such figures as [[George A. Smith]], [[Jacob Hamblin]], etc. Great suggestion! We will add that over time. | ||
== What's Planned == | == What's Planned == | ||
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Our hope is to continually locate additional photographs of the militiamen and historical photos or woodcuts depicting other details relevant to our subject matter. It's an ongoing process. If you have any, we would be interested in hearing from you. | Our hope is to continually locate additional photographs of the militiamen and historical photos or woodcuts depicting other details relevant to our subject matter. It's an ongoing process. If you have any, we would be interested in hearing from you. | ||
To add information about the background of an important group of militiamen, coming soon is an article on the British ironworkers, their activities on the Cedar City ironworks and how the repeated failures at the ironworks may have contributed to the overall sense of frustration and failure in Cedar City. It treats both the British immigrants drawn into the massacre and those who, for whatever reason, were not. | [[Image:Mountain_Meadows_Massacre_Memorial.jpg|right|320px]]To add information about the background of an important group of militiamen, coming soon is an article on the British ironworkers, their activities on the Cedar City ironworks and how the repeated failures at the ironworks may have contributed to the overall sense of frustration and failure in Cedar City. It treats both the British immigrants drawn into the massacre and those who, for whatever reason, were not. | ||
Here are some other plans for the site: | Here are some other plans for the site: | ||
*We have photographs of the dedications and programs at Mountain Meadows from 1999, 2007, 2009 and 2011. They help convey some of the "reconciliation" efforts among various communities and peoples. Progress is always slow, but in the last dozen years significant progress has been made. | *We have photographs of the dedications and programs at Mountain Meadows from 1999, 2007, 2009 and 2011. They help convey some of the "reconciliation" efforts among various communities and peoples. Progress is always slow, but in the last dozen years significant progress has been made. | ||
Latest revision as of 18:26, 11 June 2012
What's New in 2012
[edit]The Mountain Meadows Massacre Site Is Now a National Historic Landmark
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In September 2011, a ceremony at Mountain Meadows marked the official recognition of the Mountain Meadows Massacre site as a National Historic Landmark. The events of the weekend of September 10-11 commemorated this significant change in status amid the unveiling of a new memorial at the Northern Gravesite. We are adding coverage and photographs of this event.
The most important recent change to our site has been wiki software upgrades to improve its appearance, features and functionality. Internal and external links are now easier and more reliable while thumbnail photographs are now enlarged with a click. The new wiki software has allowed us to make a series of improvements to the form and content of our site. We have also revised every militia biography with expanded treatment and sources and a new Bibliography. We'll continue to expand and improve the biographies for the militiamen as we receive input from you or locate new sources of information.
We also updated the news items on the Front Page. Also, some visitors have suggested that we include information on such figures as George A. Smith, Jacob Hamblin, etc. Great suggestion! We will add that over time.
What's Planned
[edit]Our hope is to continually locate additional photographs of the militiamen and historical photos or woodcuts depicting other details relevant to our subject matter. It's an ongoing process. If you have any, we would be interested in hearing from you.
To add information about the background of an important group of militiamen, coming soon is an article on the British ironworkers, their activities on the Cedar City ironworks and how the repeated failures at the ironworks may have contributed to the overall sense of frustration and failure in Cedar City. It treats both the British immigrants drawn into the massacre and those who, for whatever reason, were not.
Here are some other plans for the site:
- We have photographs of the dedications and programs at Mountain Meadows from 1999, 2007, 2009 and 2011. They help convey some of the "reconciliation" efforts among various communities and peoples. Progress is always slow, but in the last dozen years significant progress has been made.
- Since 2007, officials of the Mormon Church have made important statements, acknowledgements and expressions of regret. Some know of these statements, but many still are unaware. Another idea is to add a news section summarizing these statements and events.
Let Us Hear From You
[edit]We hope you enjoy the site and find it profitable. Some of you may have historical photographs, family histories, genealogical information or just interesting family lore about some of the subjects of our site. Please leave a comment or contact me via email at editor@1857ironcountymilitia.com. We're interested in seeing what you have, exchanging information, and comparing notes!
Best regards to all,
Robert Briggs
