When we first arrived in Utah, we traveled to the Golden Spike national park for a re-enactment.
It was hot and dry and out in the middle of nowhere.
The kids were young, but we’ve shown them the pictures each history cycle since to refresh their memories as we learn about American history.
And then there’s an interesting story.
Golden Spike National Historic Site is open year round and receives nearly 60,000 visitors a year. Visitors come to explore the site and connect with one of the most transformational moments in our nation’s history. The most popular attractions include stepping out to the site where history was made, viewing the site’s replica steam locomotives, participating in historic re-enactments of the famous “Last Spike” ceremony and exploring the nearly 150 year-old railroad grade on the auto tours and hiking trail.
The girls got their Junior Ranger badges. It’s a great way to get kids interested in history and learning.
We like hands-on history.