2010+Utah+State+Capitol+Week


 * Utah State Capitol Discovery Week**. This year, during Constitution Week, September 13-18, the Capitol will be holding a series of special events that would like to involve both teachers and their students!

The Capitol Preservation Board has enthusiastically endorsed several new programs to be offered September 13 -18, 2010 at the Utah State Capitol. These new programs are during our annual Capitol Discovery Week.


 * Milestones of Freedom** The Roots of Freedom Foundation, a Utah 501c3 company, will offer their 'Milestones of Freedom' program to Utah schools, families and individuals at the Capitol. This unique program is an immigration simulation in which participants become new immigrants on a quest to become "True Americans." The event includes a 25-minute orientation, citizenship commitments and a closing experience in which the participant takes the Oath of Citizenship. (This does not take the place of the actual naturalization process!)

Full immigration kits will be provided to students coming with a school class free of charge. Families can purchase the kits for $3 in the Utah Capitol Bookstore. The kits include a passport, study guide and instructions. At the conclusion of the event, when participants take the Oath of Citizenship, they will receive a pocket-sized U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence. The experience takes about 75 minutes to complete. Schools and other groups will be required to pre-register at www.milestonesatthecapitol.org between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Families and individuals will be able to come in the evenings from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The Concert is on Friday, September 17 & Saturday, September 18 "Standing for the Constitution-The Contract for Freedom * 8:00 PM"
 * Patriotic Concert**

On Friday and Saturday evening, September 17 and18, the Capitol Rotunda will be the setting for a special musical celebration of our U.S. Constitution presented by the Constitution Day Committee of Utah, the Roots of Freedom, and renowned composer Lex DeAzevedo conducting a combined local choir and orchestra. Commemorating the signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787, this patriotic celebration will feature elected officials addressing the theme "Stand for Our Constitution - The Contract for Freedom".

This is phase one of a massive traveling exhibit. It contains documents and artifacts of the founding of our nation. Originals and reproductions will depict critical events in our nation's history. Also, meet history face to face, as Founding Fathers will be there to interact with the crowd.
 * Exhibit and Founding Fathers**

These events are all in addition to Capitol Discovery Day to be held on September 18 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in which the public can participate in fun and informative activities about our Utah Capitol.
 * Capitol Discovery Day**

Capitol Discovery Day offers a variety of hands-on activities, tours, music and presentations to engage everyone in the family. Activities for families to exhibit architectural crafts reflecting the skills used to build the Capitol nearly 90 years ago.

Activities include: Domes Construction: Build small geodesic domes with toothpicks and gumdrops Coloring Activity: Single coloring pages of the murals with crayons. Gold Leafing: Using 6x6 gold leafing squares and painting with wooden cutouts Creating Mosaics: Glue paper squares on construction paper. Sculpting Symbols: Beehives, Wyverns, Eagles, Acorn, Sego Lily Stencils: Use Capitol symbols to create wonderful stencils Shake Table Demonstration:See how an earthquake shakes a building while it is protected with base isolators and without base isolators. Room Tours: Governor's Ceremonial Office, State Reception Room, House Chambers, Senate Chambers, and Supreme Court. I-Spy Treasure Hunt: Look around the Capitol for amazing art, architecture and artifacts. Receive a small goody-bag of school supplies.

Capitol docents (volunteers) will be on hand to share the history, architecture, and art of one of the most important buildings in Utah. They share how the recently= completed restoration project stayed true to the vision of original architect Richard Kletting. Schools, families, and individuals are invited to take advantage of these wonderful FREE opportunities! Please check out the website: www.capitoldiscoveryweek.org.

Please see attached flyer for additional information. You can contact Allyson Gamble, Executive Director of the Capitol Preservation Board.

Allyson W. Gamble Executive Director Capitol Preservation Board Utah State Capitol Complex 120 Utah State Capitol Salt Lake City, UT 84114 801-537-9156 (work phone) 801-230-4755 (cell) 801-538-3221(fax) utahstatecapitol.utah.gov