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Terrace Archaeological Collections Laboratory Analysis - BLM Salt Lake FO - UT

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The construction of the first Transcontinental Railroad (TCRR) across the United States was a magnificent undertaking, years in planning and years in execution. Reaching west from Omaha to Sacramento, across the vast grasslands of the Great Plains, the Rocky Mountains, and the high Sierras, the Transcontinental Railroad cut an impressive swath through Utah. The Promontory Segment of the TCRR was home to two large town sites: Kelton and Terrace. In 2020-2021, archaeologists with the BLM and the Utah State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) completed excavations at the site of Terrace, which was, in its day a booming railroad town with a large Chinatown. Excavations yielded thousands of artifacts that need cleaning, sorting, cataloging, photography, and data entry. Volunteers will assist with these critical tasks while also learning about historic artifact identification. Organizers will provide all needed tools and supplies for this project. The Terrace, Utah project has made national headlines and will appear in Smithsonian magazine next year - come see what makes this site so special, and help us further understand the history of this town and its people!

Please note: Strict COVID-19 protocols will be followed, including the wearing of masks.



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