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Frontier Homestead State Park

Frontier Homestead State Park utilizes reenactment to educate visitors regarding the history of Utah. This state park features horse-drawn carriages and farming equipment, as well as employees dressed in era-appropriate attire to provide visitors with a first-hand feel of what life was like in the years between1850 and 1920. Frontier Homestead State Park is a fun place for children and adults of all ages to take a walk through time and learn something new.

The museum

The museum, located at Frontier Homestead State Park, has earned a respected reputation for the history it provides. Inside the museum are artifacts that are preserved and that collectively share the story of the history that made the present day Utah society. Outside the museum are horse-drawn pieces of equipment and several replicated pioneer household cabins. Each piece of the museum comes together to create the Frontier Homestead State Park as a whole.

A blast from the past

To fit the historical era, employees are dressed in attire that was worn by people who lived between 1850 and 1920. Also, as visitors stroll along, they may come across employees performing tasks that pioneers performed everyday, such as working with iron. Seeing how the Utah pioneers lived by actually watching it first hand provides a great way to learn about the struggles they endured.

Utah natives and traveling tourists alike are sure to enjoy every second of their trip to the Frontier Homestead State Park. For just a small entry fee, visitors of all ages can gaze in amazement at the intricate details that come together to form the educational and unique experience that visitors are sure to remember.