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Did You Know This About Utah’s Pioneer History?

Newsletter: https://benjaminpark.kit.com/e8e78e2331 What if everything you thought you knew about Pioneer Day was only half the story? In this eye-opening video, historian Benjamin Park unpacks the hidden history behind Utah’s Pioneer Day. Far from a patriotic celebration, the original Mormon settlers viewed America as a failed experiment and sought to build a theocratic empire of their own. From secret councils and rejected U.S. flags to the overlooked roles of Black pioneers and Indigenous displacement, this episode reveals the complex truth behind one of Utah’s most cherished holidays. Whether you're LDS, ex-Mormon, a history lover, or just curious about the politics of memory, this is one Pioneer Day deep dive you don’t want to miss. Books: American Zion: https://amzn.to/4j8Ms16 Kingdom of Nauvoo: https://amzn.to/4cmigxw Video Chapters: 0:00 This Is Not the Place 1:39 The Council of 50 & Declaring Independence 2:40 Searching for Zion 3:46 Mormon Battalion’s Mixed Allegiances 5:03 Enslaved Pioneers 5:56 Redefining Freedom 8:02 Forgotten Faces 8:56 Displacing Native Peoples 10:29 A Better Commemoration #PioneerDay #MormonHistory #UtahHistory About This Channel: Welcome to the channel! I’m Dr. Benjamin Park—historian, author, professor, and unapologetic history geek. If you're tired of hearing that everything is unprecedented or nothing like this has ever happened before, you're in the right place. This channel dives into the complex (and fascinating) intersections of American religion, politics, and culture. I bring history out of the ivory tower and into real-world conversations—making it relevant, accessible, and even a little fun. Expect weekly deep dives, quick takes on current events, book recommendations, and sharp insights from the past to help us understand our present. From Mormon history to the abolitionist movement and beyond, let’s unpack how we got here—and where we might be going. Subscribe and geek out with me on the power of the past. This channel participants in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com