Meet some historical figures at Camp Floyd on Saturday

FAIRFIELD — Come and meet the famous and well-known historical figures at Camp Floyd State Park on March 11.

General Albert Sidney Johnston, along with Porter Rockwell , John Carson, some Native Americans and a Pony Express Rider, will greet visitors and tell stories of their time at Camp Floyd.

The event will run from 11 a.m.— 2 p.m.

Actors in period attire will tell their tales from within the historical buildings at the park where they worked and lived from 1858-1861.

Visitors will have the opportunity of talking to them and asking questions.

Established in 1858, Camp Floyd was then the largest military post in the United States. The army was sent to Utah to put down a so-called "Mormon Rebellion," which never took place. The army was recalled in 1861 with the outbreak of the Civil War.

Camp Floyd State Park is located in the town of Fairfield, 22 miles southwest of Lehi on U-73. The museum is open Monday — Saturday, 9 a.m. through 5 p.m. Admission fees to the museum and event are $2 per person or $6 per family. Doughnuts and apple cider will also be served at the event. For more information, call 768-8932.