Rock Springs and the Community Fine Arts Center are pleased to be part of the Driving of the Spike –119 Tour coming to town on Monday, October 23, 2023. The Driving of the Spike road tour features the Golden Spike Monument, a 43' tall golden spike, as it travels from the artist's studio in Kentucky to Brigham City, Utah. The Monument hosts reliefs that depict scenes of those who worked to build the railroad, people impacted by the railroad, and many others whose vision and support were instrumental in bringing this historic feat of human engineering to fruition. Join us from 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the Monument on tour, participate in activities, and learn about the history of the railroad.

In 2021, the Golden Spike Foundation commissioned Douwe Blumberg to create a public art piece, Golden Spike Monument, that celebrates the power and diversity of those whose labor and sacrifices contributed to the creation of the transcontinental railroad. The 43’ tall, gold-leafed spike hosts reliefs that depict scenes of various people from diverse backgrounds who worked to build the railroad, people impacted by the railroad, and many others whose vision and support were instrumental in bringing this historic feat of human engineering to fruition. The Monument will be a permanent feature on display at Golden Spike Park at Reeder Ranch in Brigham City, Utah.

Upon completion of the Golden Spike Monument in September 2023, it will travel from the artist’s studio in Kentucky, to its home in Brigham City, Utah. Throughout this road trip, Driving of the Spike, communities along the way will have an opportunity to learn about and view the Monument up close during organized, lively Whistle Stops. Like our social media pages to learn news about the tour and follow along as we take the Golden Spike Monument on the road.

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