Completion of the Transcontinental Railroad

COMPLETION OF THE TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD 147th ANNIVERSARY MAY 10, 2016 Schedule of Events

09:00 am Visitor Center opens 09:15 am Arrival of Jupiter 09:45 am Arrival of #119 10:00 am Historic Photograph Re-creations - Champagne Photo First photo (those in period dress) Second photo (all) 10:45 am Bear River High School Band

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 – Color Guard from the Sons of Utah Pioneers

Pledge of Allegiance – Audience

National Anthem – Bear River High School Band

Keynote Speaker – Fred Woods, Professor of Religious Education and Church History, Brigham Young University

Presentation of Memorial Wreath – Representatives of Golden Spike Association, National Park Service, and visiting dignitaries

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 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 04:00 pm Departure of the #119 04:30 pm Departure of Jupiter, Retreat of Colors 05:00 pm Visitor Center Closes