Camp Floyd-Stagecoach Inn State Park will host a living history camp August 6 - 8 at the State park in Fairfield
Campers will experience how soldiers lived at Camp Floyd in 1861 and how the Utah War served pre-Civil War objectives. Campers meet costumed interpreters, play 19th century games, drill, march, and set up a soldier's camp, fire an 1860s period firearm, and make soldier crafts. Other activities include conducting a full-scale military exercise; and observing muskets and firing a cannon.
Participants receive a 2009 history camp t-shirt, Union or Confederate cap, replica rifle, canteen, haversack, harmonica and more.
This program is designed for children eight to 11. Each camp is limited to 24 participants and runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Reservations and $75 camp fee are required. (801) 768-8932.
Posted in Fairfield, Weeklies on Thursday, July 23, 2009 12:10 am
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