Camp Floyd to reenact pre-Civil War life during Labor Day

FAIRFIELD, Utah County — Visitors to Camp Floyd State Park will be able to experience camp life as it was lived in the 1850s and 1860s by the soldiers of Johnston's Army during the park's annual Camp Floyd Days on Labor Day weekend.

On Sept. 4 and 6, the park will host reenactments, encampments, storytelling, firearm and cannon demonstrations, marches, drills, 1861 period games, and photos in period uniform. Events will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. There is no charge for the events, but admission to the museum will be the standard fee of $2 or $6 per family.

Established in 1858, Camp Floyd housed the largest concentration of U.S. troops then in the United States. The park is located 22 miles southwest of Lehi. For more information, contact the park at 801-768-8932.

— Marc Haddock