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Life in 'Old Deseret' — This Is the Place Heritage Park carries on LDS pioneer traditions

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By Ray Boren

For the Deseret News

Published: Wednesday, July 20 2011 5:01 p.m. MDT

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Late in the morning, a relentless mid-summer sun has begun to broil the hillside pioneer village. Nevertheless, a woman under a broad-brimmed hat tends to a small garden outside the Godbe-Pitts Drug Store. The foliage is bright with violet blossoms, so she is mindful of bees.

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This is "Heritage Season" at This Is the Place Heritage Park. "Pioneer Days" are under way July 23-25.

"Brother Brigham's Ball" is planned on Saturday, July 23, 6-8 p.m., in the new Garden Place hall. Tickets are $5. Information is on the website, or call 801-924-7502.

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    Allen
    Salt Lake valley, UT

    My Mormon site has a nice slide show of "Old Deseret". I took the pictures after the summer season was over, and the pictures don't have a lot of people in the background.

    • 9:09 a.m. July 21, 2011
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    no fit in SG
    St.George, Utah

    Is it authentic in issues as well as environment, if inquiries are made?
    Just wondering.............

    • 12:34 p.m. July 21, 2011
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