The Archaeology of Fort Douglas Walking Tour

32 Potter Street,Salt Lake City UT 84113

01 May, 2021

Description

Join Dr. Chris Merritt on a walking tour of the core of historic Fort Douglas National Historic Landmark! Join Dr. Chris Merritt on a walking tour of the core of historic Fort Douglas National Historic Landmark, and discuss the post change over time and its archaeology. This hour-long walk around the Fort Douglas grounds, on the campus of the University of Utah, will highlight not only the history of the Fort, but the recent excavations conducted by SWCA Environmental Consultants and the Utah State Historic Preservation Office (Utah SHPO). Dr. Merritt is an expert in historical-era archaeological sites, and has directed excavations and screening for artifacts at the Fort for many years. If you love military history, or just need to stretch your legs in the sunshine, you won't want to miss this!