Be part of an archaeological excavation!
Fort Harmony Days
June 13-17, 2011
Schedule:
June 13, Monday
7am
- Flag raising ceremony - Boy Scouts of America
- Lecture by Kim Peterson, Ph.D. "Symbolic Nature of Forts"
- Guest Artist Terri Metcalf-Peterson "A Medley of American Songs"
- Introduction to the Fort by Lyman & Karen Platt
10am
Archaeological dig begins with Richard Talbot, Office of Public Archaeology. KIDS are invited to participate. Bring sweepers (paint brushes) and sunscreen. You'll work along side BYU archaeologists.
June 14, 15, & 16
8am - 7pm Tours and archaeological dig continues
7pm Lecture by Edward Leo Lyman, Ph.D., Utah Historian: "Forts in Utah" @ New Harmony Library
June 17, Friday
8am-9pm Wrapping up & summarizing findings
5pm Chili Cook Off:
- Chili, hot dogs, and snacks @ Kanarraville City Center.
- Pioneer games for children & prizes.
Location: One mile west of I-15 between Cedar City & St. George, Utah. Take Exit 42 (New Harmony Exit) and head West for 1.2 miles on State Road 144. Look for paved road leading to library and turn left. Parking available on library road just 50 feet from the fort site.
For more info visit: http://www.fortharmony.org/
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