Preserving the legacy of
Juanita Brooks
Fearlessly independent, always questioning, and relentlessly pushing for truth.
Famed Utah historian Juanita Brooks is best known for her research and account of the events and life in Southern Utah, especially of the Mountain Meadows Massacre.
Books by Juanita
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The Mountain Meadows Massacre (1950)
Brooks’ most famous work, a detailed and groundbreaking account of the 1857 Mountain Meadows Massacre, which challenged the official narrative of the LDS Church.
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John Doyle Lee: Zealot, Pioneer Builder, Scapegoat (1961)
A biography of John D. Lee, a prominent Mormon leader and the only person executed for his role in the Mountain Meadows Massacre.
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Quicksand and Cactus: A Memoir of the Southern Mormon Frontier (1969)
This memoir reflects on her experiences growing up in Southern Utah and her research into the history of the region, particularly the challenges of living on the frontier and the complex legacy of Mormonism in the area.
“I do not want to be excommunicated from my church for many reasons, but if that is the price I must pay for intellectual honesty, I shall pay it—I hope without bitterness. Is that the statement you wanted? I hold no one but myself responsible for my research or conclusions.”
(Letter to Donald P. Bean, July 11, 1949. Source: “The Selected Letters of Juanita Brooks” By Craig S. Smith, page 114)
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Coming Soon
Juanita Brooks Historic District
The Juanita Brooks Historic District sits directly across the street from the Wilford Cox home, originally built by Apostle Erastus Snow. This new historic park is a phased project that will include a museum dedicated to Juanita and the George Brooks Family, a new building which will house a lecture hall, films on Southern Utah, and a repository for stories and history of southern Utah. The surrounding acre of ground will include beautiful gardens and walking paths for community events and receptions. Join us in this project to preserve and share the history and contribution of Juanita Brooks and all the settlers of Southern Utah
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01. Juanita Brooks Museum
This home will become the Juanita Brooks Museum and will be dedicated to Juanita and the George Brooks Family. It will honor her legacy of learning, have a library of her books and papers, and will offer tours and stories from her life.
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02. Future Education Center
This beautiful new building, The Dixie House, will be home to a lecture hall, films on Southern Utah, and be a repository for stories and history of southern Utah. It will be a place of gathering, classes, education, and will have a store where visitors can purchase Juanita's books and others reflective of the history and area.
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Contact Us
EMAIL
thebrooksmuseum@gmail.com
DIRECTOR (Sharla)
801-633-2403
MAILING
971 South University Ave. #1100 Provo UT 84601-5971
FUTURE MUSEUM LOCATIONS
Main Street, St. George