Teens re-enact LDS pioneer journey
published Mar. 21, 2011
Teens from Houston and Fort Bend County recently spent their spring break re-enacting the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints emigration of the late 1850s.
Approximately 100 youth took part in the trek in the Sabine National Forest. The teens pulled handcarts during the day and camped at night. They cooked their own food and wore clothing similar to those worn by the pioneers, as well as taking part in other activities from the days of the pioneers.
The handcart emigration to the Salt Lake Valley involved 3,000 people who made the journey from the staging points in Iowa and Nebraska to Utah. Most of the people were poor, with a large number from Europe, who could not afford horses and wagons.
For those interested in receiving post-trek text and/or photos, contact Brad Thomas at 281-761-4467 or bradthomas1002@aol.com.
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