Camp Floyd Day celebrates history

FAIRFIELD — Camp Floyd State Park in conjunction with the Utah Civil War Association and the town of Fairfield will host Camp Floyd Day Sept. 29 at Camp Floyd State Park. The event is Fairfield's annual town celebration.

Camp Floyd Day celebrates the history of Johnston's Army and the influence it had on Utah and the Civil War history. Established in 1858, Camp Floyd was the largest military installation then in the United States. The army was sent to Utah to put down a Mormon rebellion that never took place. The army was recalled in 1861.

All activities will be ongoing throughout the day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and include the following:

• re-enactors

• encampments

• storytelling

• stagecoach rides from noon to 2 p.m.

• firearm and cannon demonstrations

• marches

• drills

• period games

• photo opportunities in period uniform

Camp Floyd State Park also celebrates Free State Parks Day on Sept. 29, so all admission fees to the Camp Floyd Museum and Stagecoach Inn will be waived for this event. Special fees for certain activities still apply. Camp Floyd State Park is located 22 miles southwest of Lehi on Highway 73. For more information, call 768-8932.