Utah and the Civil War
Beginning in 2011 until 2015, Utah and the Country remember the 150 years since the Civil War began, was fought, and ended. Multiple organizations throughout Utah have come together to create Civil War events to commemorate this pivitol time in history. This website serves as a place for people to come and learn about the events of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. Events listings can be found on the calendar page. Links to various organizations involved in the anniversary are provided on the links page. Check out the other pages for educational information and contact information.
Utah Civil War Timeline
A Governor's Declaration
The Utah Civil War 150 Committee has been officially recognized as the organizing committee for Civil War Sesquicentennial events in Utah. The Governor signed the declaration on June 10, 2011. Below is a list of Committee members and the organizations to which they belong:
Will Bagley (Independent Historian) Kimberly Buckner (Fort Douglas Museum Intern/UCWA) Anthony Castro (Utah State Archives) Peter DeLafosse (University of Utah Press) Ephriam Dickson (Fort Douglas Museum) Craig Fuller (Utah State History) Megan Keller (Camp Floyd/Stagecoach Inn State Park) Kris Larson (Utah Civil War Association) Bill MacKinnon (Independent Historian) Mark Trotter (Camp Floyd/Stagecoach Inn State Park) Robert Voyles (Fort Douglas Museum) David Pace (Utah Humanities Council) For questions or comments: Please contact us at Utahcivilwar150@gmail.com |
Members of the 3rd California Volunteers who died in the Battle at Battle Creek, also known as the Bear River Massacre . Monument at the Fort Douglas Cemetery
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Fort Douglas 150th Anniversary Commemoration
On October 26th, 1861, Camp Douglas was established in Utah Territory . This October, Utah will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the raising of the flag over Fort Douglas. Major events include:
A Civil War era Military Ball June 15
A Civil War encampment at Fort Douglas' Family Day June 16
Fort Douglas Founder's Day and Commanders' Reception October 26
Fort Douglas Cemetery Tour October 27
For more information please visit www.fortdouglas.org
Current Events:"Let's Talk About it: Making Sense of the Civil War""Let's Talk About it: Making Sense of the Civil War" is now under way ! Please Click HERE for more information or on location for a complete schedule of discussion meetings and times.
2012 Sessions:
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Fort Douglas Day 2012
Celebrating 150 years of history at Camp Douglas
Civil War Era Ball: June 15 Cost $5 per person Family Day: June 16 Free Admission Click on Flyer for more information! Upcoming Utah Civil War 150 Events:May 2012May 4-5: Johnston's Army Adventure Camp
Camp Floyd State Park Click here for more information May 11-12:Johnston's Army Adventure Camp Camp Floyd State Park Click here for more information May 18-19: Johnston's Army Adventure Camp Camp Floyd State Park Click here for more information May 19: Hogle Zoo Military Appreciation Day Hogle Zoo May 25-26: Civil War Encampment at Camp Floyd Living History provided by Utah Civil War Association and the Utah Territorial Commission Camp Floyd State Park Click here for more information!! 28 May: Memorial Day 28 May: Fort Douglas Cemetery Memorial Program Fort Douglas Cemetery 11 a.m-1 p.m. More information as it becomes available Upcoming Non-Civil War Community Events |
