"The Grand Opening will be held from 9:00AM- 3:00PM, at 2510 Juan Street, San Diego 92103.
The Mormon Battalion Commemoration will be held in the Old Town Stake Park
from 9:00AM-3:00PM.
The Mormon Battalion, or Army of the West was called by President Polk to march from Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas to San Diego, California in 1849. This was one of the longest infantry marches in the history of the U.S. Army.
The Battalion moved across the U.S. building roads, clearing the way for future travelers. Arriving in the Puebla of San Diego on January 29, 1849, they quickly made friends with the Californios. They helped the locals to dig wells, fire bricks, and use the bricks to line the wells, providing healthy drinking water to San Diego. They also constructed the first U.S.Court House, right where a replica stands in Old Town today.
The Event in Old Town on Jan. 30, commemorates the arrival of the Battalion into San Diego and their accomplishments in California. The Park will be turned into a 1840 encampment, with hands on family activities that not only delight those of all ages, but also provide a portion of San Diego's History. Activities will include doll making, quilting, rope making, gold panning, outdoor cooking, etc. Authentic songs, stories and music will entertain throughout the day.
The Grand Opening of the Historic Site on Juan Street will give families an interactive historical experience. As one takes upon them the persona of one of the Battalion members they will visit Fort Leavenworth to receive their equipment, march with the Battalion and watch video presentations on various aspects of the longest infantry march the U.S. Army has made. The tour culminates with a hands -on gold panning exhibit. This Historic Site will thrill families as the history of San Diego comes alive.
The Center will be open daily 9AM-9PM. Admission is free. All are invited to visited the newest and most state of the art historical experience in San Diego."
4 comments:
I didn't realize your parents were coming to San Diego. I love the Mormon Battalion. The celebration in January is especially fun. I am sad we're going to miss it my girls loved it in the past. Yay! So are you going to come visit?
Thanks for finding this website. It's a little frightening to think of the promotion and expectations. I hope we can keep up with everyone's expectations.
It was hard for us to leave you as well, and we appreciate our children for their goodness, sacrifice and willingness to help each other.
We'll be excited to see you in San Diego.
I love your parents! They have always been such graet examples to me. It sounds like quite the experience for them. I will be sure to look them up if we ever go to San Diego.
I looked at your blog three days too late....dang it!
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