The program, titled “Remembering 6 Men of a Sanpete County Rescue Party Who Died Crossing the Green River in 1868,” will be held Sunday, July 26, at 7 p.m. at the LDS Rock Church, 131 E. 100 North in Fairview.

According to Laura Erickson, captain of the North Bend Camp of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers, the presentation will recount the story of six Sanpete County men who lost their lives while serving on a rescue mission to assist emigrants traveling to Utah.

In 1868, many pioneers journeyed west by railroad as far as Laramie, Wyoming. From there, they still faced the difficult trip to the Salt Lake Valley by wagon. Brigham Young organized rescue parties, sending wagons, teams of oxen, and experienced teamsters east to help transport the emigrants safely to their destination.

During one of those rescue efforts, members of a Sanpete County company attempted to cross the Green River on a ferry raft. The raft capsized in the swift current, and six members of the rescue party drowned.

“It is one of the worst tragedies in Sanpete County history,” Erickson said. “These men were serving others when they gave their lives, and we feel their sacrifice deserves to be remembered.”

The evening program will explore the historical circumstances surrounding the rescue mission, the events leading to the accident, and the lasting impact the tragedy had on the families and communities of Sanpete County.

The presentation is open to the public, and community members are invited to attend as part of Fairview’s Pioneer Day observance. Organizers hope the event will help preserve an important chapter of local history while honoring the courage and sacrifice of the men who lost their lives more than 150 years ago.

The North Bend Camp of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers encourages residents of all ages, especially those interested in local and pioneer history, to attend this special remembrance.