Special Event

Event

155th Anniversary of the Completion of the Transcontinental Railroad Commemorative Ceremony

Golden Spike National Historical Park

Fee:

Free. Park entrance fees have been waived for the special event.

Dates & Times

Date:

Friday, May 10, 2024

Time:

Sunrise

Type of Event

Festival

Description

Join Golden Spike National Historical Park May 10th and 11th for the commemoration of the nation’s first transcontinental railroad. Hear the incredible stories of those who came before as we take an opportunity to learn about and reflect on how an event over 150 years ago still holds lessons for us to today. Special guests include Northwestern Band of Shoshone, Chinese Railroad Workers Descendants Association, Hibernian Society of Utah, Spike 150 Foundation, and many more.

May 10th Schedule

9:30 am               Locomotive Arrivals

10:00 am             Champagne Photos

11:30 am             Commemorative Program with Reenactment and Guest Speakers

2:00 pm               Reenactment of the Last Spike Ceremony with Locomotive Demonstration

2:45 -4:15 pm      Locomotive Cab Tours

4:30 pm               Locomotives Depart

 

Additional activities, and demonstrations will be available throughout the day.

Reservation or Registration: No