Ghost Towns, Gold Rush and Railroads at the USU Museum of Anthropology

The “old West” is in the spotlight April 25 at the next “Saturdays at the Museum” series, presented by Utah State University’s Museum of Anthropology. Those attending can learn how the culture of the old West was shaped by railroad workers, gold diggers and pioneers and how their culture impacts today’s culture.

“We recognize the old West in a romanticized sense, much like that of the time of knights in European society,” said museum worker Zech Frederick-Jinks. “But in reality, the old West was not a place for the faint of heart. It was built by the strongest of men and women who left the comfort of the Eastern luxuries of paved streets and shops.”

 

Museum guests can attend a lecture that examines the men and women of the old West and the ethnic groups who built the railroads and towns of the west. Activities for children are also planned. USU students and members of the public are invited to the museum any time during the 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday hours.

 

The USU Museum of Anthropology is on the USU campus in the south turret of the historic Old Main building, Room 252. Free parking is available in the adjacent lot, south of the building. For more information on this event, call museum staff at (435) 797-7545 or visit the museum Web site.

 

 

Source: Museum of Anthropology
Contact: USU Museum of Anthropology (435) 797-7545