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This is the Place Heritage Park
Whether visiting to enjoy its daily calendar of activities, to learn about the settlement of the West or
to attend an event in one of its 11 historic venues, This Is The Place Heritage Park offers a unique and inspiring experience for everyone.
“The unique mission of This Is The Place has a deeply personal place in my heart,” says recently appointed Executive Director and Chairman, Case Lawrence. “Over the next several years, there will be significant opportunities to showcase Utah’s amazing story for the world.”
Suppose you haven’t visited the Park since a fourth-grade field trip. In that case, it’s time to rediscover the updated exhibits and iconic historical buildings that connect us with our roots and celebrate Utah’s history.
The journey begins at the Pioneer Center. With its strong wooden beams, artwork, sculptures and multimedia presentations, it stands near the point where thousands of pioneer immigrants emerged from Emigration Canyon and glimpsed their new home.
From there, visit the Pioneers of 1847 Monument honoring early African American pioneers, the Pioneer Children’s Memorial and the newly completed fort. Take in the Native American Village, which pays tribute to native tribes and allows visitors a glimpse into their way of life.
Then, enjoy activities designed to disconnect from the modern world and make history fun. Trains with guided tours, pony rides, a petting corral, panning for gold, handcart pulls, pioneer games, arts and crafts projects and interactive presentations by artisans will entertain and inspire. Or try your hand at pioneer chores, leather crafting and more throughout the Village and in a variety of historical homes.
Finish your day at the Heritage Park Gift Shop, a local and national destination, near the beautiful new plaza. Open seven days a week and featuring locally sourced gifts, it offers a variety of ‘something for everyone’ collections. A visit to the Park isn’t complete without a stop at Brigham’s Donut Shop, where you’ll get a taste of a unique recipe with a secret ingredient harkening back to the pioneer era. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, if you have an hour or a day, This Is The Place is well worth the visit.
2601 E. Sunnyside Ave., SLC
801-582-1847
thisistheplace.org | @thisistheplaceheritagepark @heritageparkgiftshop @thisistheplaceweddings
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