The park features the Old Deseret living history village, where visitors can see what the common Utah community was like in the mid-1800's. Adobe houses, shops, schools and churches are among the sites where guides in period dress share stories of early pioneers. A monument located south of the village commemorates the arrival of the Mormon pioneers; other early explorers and American Indians are also featured. A visitor center offers a video presentation, exhibits, and a museum store; open all year. Old Deseret village open April 1 through the first weekend in October. The park is located on the east bench of Salt Lake City at the mouth of Emigration Canyon. Picnicking facilities and modern bathrooms are available within the park.
Location:
2601 Sunnyside Ave, Salt Lake City Utah 84108
Telephone
801-584-8391
Other Utah State Parks nearby:
(Syracuse) Antelope Island State Park
(Midway) Deer Creek State Park
(Morgan) East Canyon State Park
(Ogden) Fort Buenaventura State Park
(Salt Lake City) Great Salt Lake State Park
(Park City) Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail SPP
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02/21 Coming to The Salt Lake City area
Malad Valley Welsh Festival Malad City ID June28-July1 Today, Malad Valley has the largest per capita concentration of people of Welsh ancestry outside the country of Wales itself. For that reason, many residents of the Valley wanted to reestablish their Welsh roots. In 2005, after a 90 year break, this annual cultural event, now called the Malad Valley Welsh Festival, once again became a reality.
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