Pioneers 1847–Today

On April 16, 1847, a group of 148 Latter-day Saints in 72 wagons left Nebraska and began the 1,031-mile journey to the Salt Lake Valley. They arrived in the Salt Lake Valley between the 21st and 24th of July 1847.

In the years that followed, tens of thousands of Latter-day Saints from around the world would leave their homes and follow the same route to the Salt Lake Valley.

Today, Latter-day Saints everywhere continue this pioneering legacy in their own countries as the gospel of Jesus Christ spreads throughout the world.

The resources on this page provide a glimpse into the lives of these Latter-day Saint Pioneers of both yesterday and today.

Pioneer Online Exhibits
Explore artwork and artifacts from our pioneer past.
Church History Biographical Database
Search biographical information on more than 100,000 early Latter-day Saints.
Latter-day Saint Handcart Historic Sites
Learn more about the Latter-day Saint pioneer handcart experience.
Pioneers in Every Land
Discover the experiences of modern-day pioneers.
The Trek West
Follow the journey of the first pioneers as they crossed the United States.
Museum Treasures
Learn about the art and artifacts available at the Church History Museum.
Church History