Event
Pioneer Day Celebration at Golden Spike National Historical Park
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Fee:
Free. Normal Park Entrance Fees applyDates & Times
Date:
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Time:
9:00 AM
Duration:
7 hours and 30 minutes
Type of Event
Festival
Description
Celebrate Pioneer Day on July 24th, 2024, with Golden Spike National Historical Park.
Visitors of all ages are invited to attend special events and activities throughout the day as they explore and learn about the past of the transcontinental railroad and the connection it holds to Utah Pioneers.
Special activities will go on throughout the day including; Locomotive Demonstrations, Presentations from Park Historian Johnathan Fairchild, Guided Ranger History Walk, Pioneer Games, and Railroad Handcar activities.
See the schedule below for more information:
10:00 Jupiter Arrival
10:30 N.O 119 Arrival
11:00 Special Presentation by Park Historian Jonathan Fairchild
1:00 Steam Locomotive Demonstration
1:45 Guided Ranger Walk
3:00 Special Presentation by Park Historical Jonathan Fairchild
4:00 Departure of N.O 119
4:30 Departure of the Jupite
Reservation or Registration: No
Image Gallery
NPS Photo/ S.Mayers