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2009 Programs and Special Events
Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park
Children’s Hands-On History~ Our program mission is to teach children about history in a positive and fun environment. Families are welcome. An adult must remain with children
during the program.
Soldiers of the Old Fort~ History comes to life as the
Soldiers of the Old Fort reenact Civil War life.
Civil War Reenactors~ Reenactors bring the life of a Civil War soldier to the present with active participation from our visitors.
Leave No Trace~ Join Chris Macek, Park Supervisor and Certified Leave No Trace instructor to learn about hiking ethics.
500 E. Washington Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Phone: 702-486-3511
Fax: 702-486-3734
E-mail:
Entrance fee to the park includes all of the featured program activities. Group tours are available with prior reservation.
Call 486-3511 to schedule a group tour.
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Program/Event
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Time
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Saturday, 1/17/09
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Soldiers of the Old Fort: History comes to life as the
Soldiers of the Old Fort reenact Civil War life.
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10:00a.m. to 2:00p.m.
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Saturday, 1/24/09
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Children’s Hands-On History: Get Outdoors– Tips on how to enjoy outdoor adventures like camping and hiking. Enjoy campfire marshmallows while learning.
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10:00a.m.
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Saturday, 1/24/09
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Civil War Reenactors: Reenactors bring the life of a Civil War soldier to the present with active participation from our
visitors.
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10:00a.m. to 1:00p.m.
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Saturday, 2/14/09
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Children’s Hands-On History: Civil War Love Letters– Romance revisited: A glimpse of a soldier and his love during the Civil War through written letters. Ma ke-and-take your own valentines.
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10:00a.m.
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Saturday, 2/28/09
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Soldiers of the Old Fort: : History comes to life as the
Soldiers of the Old Fort reenact Civil War life.
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10:00a.m. to 1:00p.m.
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Saturday, 3/14/09
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Children’s Hands-On History: Pioneer Living– Taste Dutch oven cobbler after building a miniature adobe fort . Real pioneer living brought to life.
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10:00a.m.
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Saturday, 3/21/09
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Soldiers of the Old Fort: : History comes to life as the
Soldiers of the Old Fort reenact Civil War life.
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10:00 a.m. to 2:00p.m.
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Saturday, 3/28/09
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Civil War Reenactors: Reenactors bring the life of a Civil War soldier to the present with active participation from our
visitors.
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10:00a.m. to 1:00p.m.
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Saturday, 4/11/09
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Children’s Hands-On History: Bugging Out in the Garden– Learn about beneficial garden insects and get your hands dirty in our heritage garden.
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10:00a.m.
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Saturday, 4/11/09
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Soldiers of the Old Fort: : History comes to life as the
Soldiers of the Old Fort reenact Civil War life.
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10:00 a.m. to 2:00p.m.
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Saturday, 4/25/09
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Civil War Reenactors: Reenactors bring the life of a Civil War soldier to the present with active participation from our
visitors.
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10:00a.m. to 1:00p.m.
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Saturday, 5/9/09
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Children’s Hands-On History: Archeology–
Participate in a mock archaeology dig and make-and-take home your own petroglyphs.
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10:00 a.m.
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Saturday, 5/16/09
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Soldiers of the Old Fort: : History comes to life as the
Soldiers of the Old Fort reenact Civil War life.
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10:00 a.m. to 2:00p.m.
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Saturday, 5/23/09
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Civil War Reenactors: Reenactors bring the life of a Civil War soldier to the present with active participation from our
visitors.
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10:00a.m. to 1:00p.m.
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