Golden Spike Anniversary Celebration

COMPLETION OF THE TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD

143rd ANNIVERSARY

MAY 10, 2012
Golden Spike National Historic Site
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Schedule of Events

09:00 am    Visitor Center opens

09:30 am    Arrival of Locomotives Jupiter and No. 119

10:00 am    Historic Photograph Re-creations - Champagne Photo

                   First photo (those in period dress);

Second photo (All)

10:15 am   Entertainment

10:45 am    Music – Bear River High School

11:30 am TRADITIONAL ANNIVERSARY PROGRAM

Welcome - Leslie Crossland, Superintendent, Golden Spike National Historic Site and Norm Nelson, President, Golden Spike Association

Introductions/Special Announcements

Blessing – 

Presentation of Colors - 20 Star Flag – Color Guard from the Sons of Utah Pioneers

Pledge of Allegiance -

National Anthem – Bear River High School

Keynote Speaker –Scott Moore, Union Pacific Railroad, VP of Public Affairs

Presentation of Memorial Wreath - Representatives of Golden Spike Association and National Park Service

Moment of Silence - Taps

12:20 pm  RE-ENACTMENT OF THE DRIVING OF THE LAST SPIKE

12:45 pm    Steam Demonstration

01:15 pm    Presentation in the Main Auditorium by Scott Moore

02:00 pm    Re-enactment of the Driving of the Last Spike

02:30 pm   Steam Demonstration

03:00 pm   Ranger Program in the Main Auditorium

05:00 pm   Retreat of Colors, Departure of Locomotives

05:00 pm   Visitor Center Closes