Reenactment of the Driving of the Last Spike

This event has already occurred. This page is provided for reference only.

Fee:

Free.

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Repeating Event

Days:

Every week on Saturday

Dates:

May 28, 2022 to September 03, 2022

Time:

10:45 AM, 1:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour

Type of Event

Living History

The reenactment directly follows the 10:45 AM and 1:00 PM Ranger Programs. We recommend arriving earlier than approximated starting time for the best experience.

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Description

Join us on summer Saturdays as we reenact the historic 1869 ceremony. Several volunteers will needed to be "railroaded" out of the audience and be part of the show. This is a living history event and will include an opportunity to pose with cast members. 

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Reservation or Registration: No

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Image Gallery

Crowds gather around the last spike site to recreate the champagne photograph.

Visitors often want to recreate the historic photograph taken by AJ Russell.
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