July 18th, 2026 Family Heritage Dayat This is The Place Heritage Park
When
Saturday - July 18th, 2026 @ 10:00am - 5:00pm
Where
This is The Place Heritage Park
2601 E Sunnyside Ave.
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
Admission
Admission to the park is free.
An experience pass can be purchased for a discounted price for this special event.
KEEPING HISTORY ALIVE - with TC CHRISTENSEN
Our guest speaker, TC Christensen, will be our keynote speaker.
T.C. Christensen, ASC - Director / Director of Photography
T.C. has worked on many films such as, 17 Miracles, Ephraim’s Rescue, Joseph Smith: Prophet of the Restoration, The Cokeville Miracle, Testaments, The Fighting Preacher, Escape From Germany and Raising the Bar.
He has been involved with many feature films including Forever Strong and IMAX films such as Lewis & Clark for National Geographic and Roving Mars for Disney. His short films include The John Tanner Story and Only a Stonecutter. His latest project is STANDOUT - The Ben Kjar Story
T.C. lives in Farmington with the lovely Katy Christensen where he continues to be tutored in the never ending finer points of putting dirty dishes into the dishwasher and closing drawers all the way.
The program will also include the introduction of the Days of ’47 Royalty:
- LINDSEY CHRISTENSEN: QUEEN
- DANIELA BERGANTZ: ATTENDANT
- SARAH LOWRY: ATTENDANT
About The Event
You are invited to participate in an interactive experience at This is the Place Heritage Park. Admission to the park is free.
- Heritage Village Exploration: Over 50 historical, authentic, and replica pioneer structures (cabins, shops, homes) to visit, including the Mormon Battalion Museum, the Native American Village and the Pioneer Children’s Memorial. Descendants of the original Pioneer families will be sharing stories in each home
- Unlimited Train Rides: Rides on the replica trains that tour the park with historical context.
- Demonstrations: Live demonstrations from costumed interpreters, including a blacksmith, tinsmith, and saddler.
- Entertainment
For an additional discounted fee of $15, the Daily Experience Pass will also give you access to:
- Hands-on Activities: Panning for gold, Pony Rides, Craft Projects, Petting Corral with access to farm animals, the Children’s Playground, the Irrigation Station Splash Pad, and the Mini Train for children.
Other venues include
- Great Grub at the Huntsman Grill
- Flavor Brust Ice Cream
- Brigham’s Donuts
- Shopping at the Heritage Gift Shop and ZCMI Candy Shop
Contacts
This is The Place Heritage Park www.thisistheplace.org
Volunteers Needed
Do you love celebrating Utah's rich heritage?
Want to help others connect with the history and family legacies that shaped our state?
We have the perfect opportunity for you!
The National Society of the Sons of Utah Pioneers, the International Society Daughters of Utah Pioneers (celebrating 125 years!), and The Days of '47 are teaming up for Family Heritage Day 2026 with This Is The Place Heritage Park—and we need your help to bring Utah's legacy to life.
How You Can Get Involved:
Become a Volunteer - If you have family connections to the park, love history, or just want to give back to the community, we want you on our team. To sign up or learn more, reach out to Ann Anderson at aanderson@thisistheplace.org.
Partner as a Donor - Are you a local business or organization looking to support Utah's community and heritage? We would love to partner with you! To explore support opportunities, please reach out directly to Ray Pickup at rdavidpickup@gmail.com or Sharon Goodrich at sharongoodrich55@gmail.com to see how you can get involved.
Learn More & Spread the Word
Scan the QR code on the flier or visit our website for full details and event updates:
👉 Family Heritage Day Website
Help us activate Utah's legacy—save the date, share with your friends, and join us for an unforgettable kickoff to Pioneer Days!
