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Help us
UNCOVER THE PAST
Your Invited to Participate
in
Archaeological Excavations
and other fun events
at Fort Harmony
June 13- 17
A five day event that includes
Training on archaeological procedures
by BYU *Archaeologists
Discussions and Lectures on the history of Fort Harmony
Food Booths
and activities for the kids
Public Tours will be conducted by Dr. Lyman Platt
June 15, 16, & 17
10 am & 2pm
Click here for directions to
Fort Harmony
| Monday June 13 |
Opening Ceremony &
Archaeological Excavation
7:00 am
Flag Raising Ceremony
Speaker: Kim Peterson
"Fort Symbolism"
Guest Vocalist: Terri Metcalf-Peterson
Piaute Tribe Representative Presence
9:00 am:
Welcome to volunteers
Introduction of the Fort Harmony Society
Brief overview of the historical
factors of the Fort
by Lyman & Karen Platt
10 am:
The excavation begins under the direction
Richard Talbot
Director, Office of Public Archaeology
Training and instruction
A continental breakfast will be available for
a
nominal fee. Proceeds will be given to the
Fort Harmony Historical Society
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| Tuesday, June 14 |
Archaeological Excavation - Day 2
7 am - 8 pm
Volunteers welcome to come at
any time of the day to
help and learn
Light refreshments will be sold
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| Wed, June 15 |
Archaeological Excavation - Day 3
7 am - 8 pm
Volunteers are welcome to come at
any time of the day to
help and learn
A public tour of the fort will be conducted by
Dr. Lyman Platt at 10 am
and 2 pm
Light refreshments will be sold
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| Thur, June 16 |
Archaeological Excavation - Day 4
7 am - 8 pm
Volunteers are welcome to come at
any time of the day to
help and learn
A public tour of the Fort will be given by
Dr. Lyman Platt at 10 am
and 2 pm
7 pm Lecture at the Library
Dr. Leo Lyman - Utah Historian
"Early Fort History"
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| Friday June 17th |
Archaeological Excavation - Day 5
8am - 9 pm
Wrapping up & Summarizing Findings
5 pm
Chilli Cook-Off
Hot Dogs
Pioneer games for the kids
Prizes
Snacks at the Kanarraville City Center
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Have a Question or Concerns ?
Use the Fort Harmony Blog
*Excavations conducted by the Office
of Public Archaeology
Brigham Young University
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