Taylorsville/Bennion Heritage Center
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TAYLORSVILLE/BENNION HERITAGE CENTER
1488 West 4800 South, Taylorsville, Utah
CELEBRATE YOUR MUSEUM DAY is SEPTEMBER 26, 2009.
Click here to download flyer
HOURS OPEN:
TUESDAYS - 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAYS - 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
SATURDAY AFTERNOONS - 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The Taylorsville Historic Preservation Committee is made up of several Taylorsville residents who volunteer time to preserve history by collecting local historical information, biographies and artifacts. History is of significant importance to our City, as we claim the proud heritage of the first three families that inhabited the land "Over Jordan" - the Harkers, the Bennions, and the Mackays.
The Taylorsville/Bennion Heritage Center helps the Taylorsville commuity keep a sense of identity, an affirmation of individuality, and evidence of continuity. The property is also home to the Taylorsville Community Garden.
This unique local museum is in the former Jones home. Inside are period furnishings typical of the early 19th century, the approximate time the home was built. Come listen to the antique Sonora Victrola; see the original claw foot bathtub and pull chain water closet. Take a peek at the old coal stove from the "Good Old Days" era, and listen to the docent tell of Taylorsville/Bennion history since 1848. Check out the Research room, where you may find biographies about your local ancestors.
For more information, or to schedule a tour, contact:
Joan White, Historic Preservation Committee Chair, at 801-265-8478
Margaret Player, Historic Preservation Committee Vice-Chair at 266-0448
museum@taylorsvilleut.gov
Click here to download a South Valley Museums Flyer or visit the following City Museum web pages for more information:
Murray City Museum
Midvale Historical Museum
West Jordan Historical Museum
Sandy Museum
Gale Center of History & Culture
Draper Historical Museum
Sorensen Historical Museum
Riverton Museum at the Crane House
SERVICE PROJECTS ARE AVAILABLE AT
TAYLORSVILLE-BENNION HERITAGE CENTER!
If you are searching for a service project, volunteer to help at the
Taylorsville-Bennion Heritage Center, 1488 West 4800 South.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals, church or family groups, or for an Eagle Scout project.
Help with cleanup, painting, or even refinishing furniture.
Contact Margaret Player, Historic Preservation Committee Vice-Chair at 266-0448.
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