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Sierra County: Spirit of the Past–Eye on the Future

When? Saturday, January 7, 2012 through Monday, December 31, 2012 from 11am to 3pm

Where? Dam Site Recreation Area

Map: Link to Google maps

More Info: Sherry Fletcher, (575) 430-3494, history@campoespinoso.org, www.campoespinoso.org

Sierra County: Spirit of the Past–Eye on the Future

Elephant Butte Dam (1911-1916) has been closed to traffic since 9/11/01. The dam construction is the most significant event in the history of Sierra County.

WALK ACROSS THE DAM on Saturday January 7, 2012 is the first of Sierra County’s Centennial events. Special arrangements will allow visitors to walk the dam this one day ONLY from 11-3. The celebration begins at the Dam Site. A flag ceremony, speeches, music, food, video interviews, historic photos, brochures and books will be on display at Damsite restaurant/parking area. Vans will take visitors from the Dam Site recreation area to the dam overlook and will return visitors to the restaurant for a $10 buffet lunch (optional). The event is free; lunch tickets will be available the day of the event.

Traveling exhibits will be an adjunct to already planned Sierra County festivals, including the T or C Fiesta and Sierra County Fair.

Oral history interviews of our oldest citizens are posted on www.campoespinoso.org.

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