Completion of the Transcontinental Railroad

Completion of the Transcontinental Railroad

<p> COMPLETION OF THE TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD 147th ANNIVERSARY MAY 10, 2016 Schedule of Events</p><p>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</p><p>11:30 am TRADITIONAL ANNIVERSARY PROGRAM Welcome - Leslie Crossland, Superintendent, Golden Spike National Historic Site and Norm Nelson, President, Golden Spike Association</p><p>Introductions/Special Announcements Blessing – </p><p>Presentation of Colors – Color Guard from the Sons of Utah Pioneers </p><p>Pledge of Allegiance – Audience</p><p>National Anthem – Bear River High School Band</p><p>Keynote Speaker – Fred Woods, Professor of Religious Education and Church History, Brigham Young University </p><p>Presentation of Memorial Wreath – Representatives of Golden Spike Association, National Park Service, and visiting dignitaries </p><p>Moment of Silence – “Taps”</p><p>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</p>

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