Colonial Days

Step into the past and re-live the spirit of the founding of a nation, the fight for religious freedom and the impact of printing on civilization and on our nation. July 2, 3, 5, 2010 from 10 a.m. to dusk.

Enjoy FREE entertainment, family activities, and live encampments with demonstrations of daily colonial life. Experience a walk through the Mayflower right into our Jamestown exhibit. Spend time reading original historical documents, letters and printed pamphlets of the era in B. Ashworth‘s Hall of History. Stop by the Benjamin Franklin Print Shop and help print replicas of the Declaration of Independence or the U.S. Constitution (there is a fee of  $5.00 for your own take home copy). Watch a paper maker at work, visit with a calligrapher, water color artist, and enjoy a live chalk artist at work.

The live entertainment on Colonial Square Stage is showcasing local talent with a 18th century flare. Some of this great entertainment includes: Ryan Taylor, Jason Hone, Lane Porter, Old Glory Dancers, The Stowell Family, Shelley School of Irish Dancers, Timpanogos pipe band,  Mt. View High School Singers, Westridge Elementary Award winning Patriotic program, a Puppeteer, Hand bell ringer’s, The Oaks String Quartet, A Harpist, Dulcimer player and Classical Piano Music, and many others.

Listen to George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Patrick Henry, Abigail Adams, Abraham Lincoln and many other historical characters of the past. Bring the whole family to enjoy a taste of history offered right here in Provo.

Chairperson(s): Leeza Ridd - mrspwr237@yahoo.com

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