All aboard for a trip back in time to pioneer days. This park is actually a replica of what the village of Salt Lake was like when the pioneers settled in this valley. The children walked along boardwalks and dusty roads to feed baby goats with a bottle, see a woman operate a spinning wheel, enter tiny houses where 11 children were raised and watched a tinsmith craft lanterns, candlesticks, etc from sheets of tin that the settlers imported from abroad (Scotland, I think),
and made various crafts. The crafts weren't great, but it did provide a needed place to rest in a cool place.
These cousins enjoyed the day and each other.
Aunt Aly and Charlie on the train. Jack and Charlie were outnumbered by six girls.
Summer, Skyler and Aubrey observe this woman weaving. There were many volunteers as well as paid staff at the different locations. All were dressed in pioneers clothing. Some of the volunteers brought their children who also dressed and acted a part.
Macy learning how to pan for gold.
Aubrey found a nugget of gold in her pan and could have traded it at the bank for a piece of candy.
Skyler also "struck gold."
Aly and Jenny standing in front of the Relief Society Hall. A mimi Pine Valley Chapel is just behind them. It is less than half the size of the real one. The Pine Valley chapel is the oldest still functioning Mormon church building in the world. We feel fortunate to have it in our valley and to attend church services there when we are at our cabin.
Sharing lunch is a highlight in anyone's day. I loved having my grandchildren running and playing around me. I am sure that this is something all mothers and grandmothers have in common regardless of the generation.
We must go there on my next visit.
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