Ellis Ivory, executive director of ‘This Is The Place Heritage Park,’ on history, heritage and faith

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🗓️ 18 July 2023

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Summary

On July 24, 1847, a company of early Latter-day Saint pioneers piloted their way into the Salt Lake Valley. The leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young looked upon the valley and was said to declare, “This is the right place; drive on.” These early pioneers were joined by Latter-day Saints from around the world. Near the location where Brigham Young gave this prophetic declaration now stands “This Is The Place Heritage Park,” a Utah state park populated with historical homes, dedicated monuments and interactive exhibits to help individuals and families explore the early history of the Salt Lake Valley. This episode of the Church News podcast — released near the anniversary of the pioneers’ entrance into the valley — explores history, heritage and faith with Ellis Ivory, the executive director of “This Is The Place Heritage Park.”

The Church News Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across the globe. Host Sarah Jane Weaver, reporter and editor for The Church News for a quarter-century, shares a unique view of the stories, events, and most important people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, “What do I know now?” because of the experience. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.

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0:00.0	We used to think we're going to have the Williamsburg of the West.
0:12.2	Ours is such a different story because in their case there's sort of one story, and it's a great story.
0:19.3	We've got lots of little sub-stories that we can tell,
0:23.0	and every building we do, or any new monument, teach principles,
0:29.4	and it just gives me such a wonderful feeling to be able to have people come up there.
0:34.8	I would just add, even our folks at the park, our full-time employees and volunteers,
0:40.5	it's a very diverse bunch.
0:42.8	And I think it also is representative of the park, because it is a park for everyone.
0:48.0	And likewise, I think the church is for everyone, and certainly the principles,
0:53.2	because that's basically what we can talk about up there.
1:02.8	I'm Sarah Jane Weaver, editor of the church news. Welcome to the church news podcast. We are taking
1:08.5	you on a journey of connection as we discuss news and events
1:11.7	of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
1:19.2	On July 24, 1847, a company of early Latter-day Saint pioneers entered the Salt Lake Valley.
1:27.3	Then president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young looked upon the valley
1:32.3	and was said to declare, this is the right place strive on.
1:36.3	These early pioneers were joined by saints from around the world,
1:40.3	establishing a headquarters for the church, an inner mountain hub for the nation, and a heritage and history to be revered for generations.
1:49.1	Near the location where Brigham Young gave his prophetic declaration, there now resides, This is the Place Heritage Park.
1:56.3	On this episode of the Church News podcast, as we near the anniversary of the Pioneer's entrance into the valley,
2:02.4	we explore Utah's history and heritage with Ellis Ivory, the executive director of This Is the Place Heritage Park.
2:09.7	Welcome to the Church News podcast.
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