Martin and Willie Handcart Companies Refresher:December 6, 2022The Martin and Willie Handcart companies are some of the most famous pioneer companies to ever cross the plains to the West. The tragedy that struck...Read more→LocationsMartins CoveWyomingPeopleEdward MartinJames WillieTopicsPioneer
Independence Rock State Historical SiteDecember 6, 2022If you plan to visit the Martins Cove area and learn about Pioneer History this might be a fun place to stop. Independence Rock landmark is on the...Read more→LocationsIndependence RockWyomingTopicsPioneer
Martin Handcart Company, Sweet Water River RescueDecember 5, 2022The story of the Willy and Martin Handcart company is a story that is well known in the hearts of Latter-Day Saints everywhere. The Martin and Willy...Read more→LocationsMartins CoveWyomingTopicsPioneer
Willies Handcart Rescue Site Historical MarkerDecember 5, 2022The Willie Handcart Company Historical Landmark was erected by the members of the Lyman Wyoming Stake in 1933. Inscription: Captain James G. Willie’s...Read more→LocationsLoganNebraskaOmahaUtahWyomingPeopleEdward MartinJames WillieTopicsPioneer
The Life of Captain James WillieDecember 5, 2022Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/y37L9AF2FR4 James Willie was the Captain of the Willie handcart company, the last handcart company. There have...Read more→LocationsMartins CoveWyomingPeopleJames Willie
Levi Savage Jr. Story and GraveAugust 7, 2022When talking about the Willie and Martin Handcart companies one name appears multiple times throughout the story, and that is Levi Savage Jr. In the...Read more→LocationsToquervilleUtahWyomingPeopleEdward MartinJames WillieLevi SavageMormon BattalionTopicsPioneer
The Signboard that “had done the work of salvation”— Willies Rescue SiteAugust 2, 2022To watch on Youtube click here: https://youtu.be/EhIXLPlq4ls To listen on Spotify click...Read more→LocationsLanderMartins CoveWyomingPeopleBrigham YoungHarvey CluffJames WillieMary HurrenTopicsPioneer
Best Movies and Books to prepare Youth for TrekJune 29, 2022The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saint has an amazing history of sacrifice and dedication. When President Hinckley was the prophet of The...Read more→LocationsWyomingPeopleEdward MartinJames WillieLevi SavageTopicsPioneer
“Bring them In” The rescue of the Willie and Martin Handcart CompaniesJune 27, 2022The tragedy of the Martin and Willey Handcart company is well known by the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Most members...Read more→LocationsMartins CoveWyomingPeopleBrigham YoungEdward MartinJames WillieTopicsPioneer
