Event
155th Anniversary of the Completion of the Transcontinental Railroad Commemorative Ceremony
Fee:
Free. Park entrance fees have been waived for the special event.Dates & Times
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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
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