Flashback Heritage Living Military Timeline

The Whitaker – Centerville’s Heritage Museum, tells Centerville’s story, teaches traditional values, creates links between past and present and cultivates pride in our rich heritage We invite all to, The Heritage Living Military Time-line.  Meet Reenactors who will share their stories of the Revolutionary War onward, demonstrate black powder muskets and answer questions about battles and America’s stand.  There will also be demonstrations by those who helped the military and kept them in tip top shape. A mobile blacksmith shop to repair wheels, tools etc.   Learn the art of the farrier and watch how horses and mules are shod. A real live ‘Spinster’, will teach the art of making yarn from fleece so warm socks could be made by all ages to send to the soldiers. The west was uncharted and inhabited by Indigenous Nations that did not speak English, learn what was needed for survival in the uncharted west, by Mountain Man Karl.  Play old time children’s games that taught work ethics they would use as adults.  Pick a prize from the Pocket Lady.  Have wounds bandaged by the nurses in the triage tent, hear the story of the birth of the Red Cross.  Roasted Corn and stuffed potatoes will be available for purchase. Come and spend some time meeting our South Davis Fallen Veterans who lost their lives in service of the United States of America,  read the crosses of honor and learn of those who gave their lives protecting America’s freedom. This event will be held from 6:00 until dark, water bottles and Banbury Cross Donuts will be available for all Free Event   Held on the campus of City Hall and The Whitaker Museum   250 North Main Street,  Centerville Utah