This Is The Place Heritage Park (Pioneer Trades Village) — Salt Lake City, Utah

Discover This Is The Place Heritage Park (Pioneer Trades Village) in Utah

Located in Salt Lake City, Utah, This Is The Place Heritage Park (Pioneer Trades Village) offers visitors a living-history experience that brings 19th-century pioneer industries and daily life to the forefront. This immersive Historic Village & Museum Tour places guests inside a recreated settlement where skilled interpreters demonstrate traditional trades such as blacksmithing, printing, carpentry, and leatherworking. The Pioneer Trades Village blends hands-on learning with storytelling at one of Utah’s most significant historic landmarks.
Why it’s special: This experience allows visitors to see real working trade demonstrations in a reconstructed pioneer village, connecting Utah’s settlement history with the tools, skills, and labor that built the region.

History & Story of This Is The Place Heritage Park

This Is The Place Heritage Park commemorates the arrival of Mormon pioneers in 1847, marking the spot where Brigham Young declared the Salt Lake Valley their new home. Over time, the site evolved into a heritage park dedicated to preserving and interpreting early Utah settlement. The Pioneer Trades Village was created to showcase the crafts, trades, and industries that sustained pioneer communities, offering an educational window into frontier-era innovation and self-reliance.

What You’ll See & Do at Pioneer Trades Village

• Watch live demonstrations of blacksmithing, tinsmithing, and woodworking

• Visit a working print shop and learn early publishing methods

• Explore historic-style buildings including homes, workshops, and stores

• Interact with costumed interpreters explaining pioneer daily life

• Learn how trades supported survival and growth in early Utah settlements

Hands-On Elements: Limited hands-on activities during select demonstrations and educational programs.
Photo/Video Policy: Photography allowed throughout outdoor village areas and exhibits.
Souvenirs & Extras: Gift shop with pioneer-themed souvenirs, books, toys, and local products.

Pricing of This Is The Place Heritage Park (Pioneer Trades Village)

Adult price: $22 per adult
Children ages 3–11: $15 per child
Children 2 and under: Free
Admission includes access to Pioneer Trades Village and core park exhibits.

Visiting information

Duration: 90–120 minutes
Age limits: All ages welcome
Accessibility: Mostly accessible; some historic buildings may have step entry
Working hours: Open Monday–Saturday 10:00 AM–5:00 PM; Sunday Closed.

Nearby

• Hogle Zoo

• Red Butte Garden

• Emigration Canyon Scenic Drive

FAQs About Visiting Pioneer Trades Village

Is Pioneer Trades Village a guided or self-guided experience?
The village is primarily self-guided, with interpreters stationed throughout the area to explain trades and answer questions.

Are trade demonstrations offered every day?
Yes. Core trade demonstrations typically run daily during open hours, though specific trades may rotate.

Is this experience suitable for school-aged children?
Absolutely. The hands-on demonstrations and interactive explanations make it especially engaging for children.

Can visitors participate in the trades themselves?
Some demonstrations include limited hands-on opportunities, depending on the trade and staff availability.

Is the park mostly outdoors?
Yes. Pioneer Trades Village is largely outdoors, so visitors should dress for weather conditions.