History Brought to Life
A live history lesson was presented to Jeff Johnson’s fourth grade class. Brad Timothy, a Fort Buenaventura Mountain Man reenactor, and KFH Museum Chair Fawn Morgan visited Burton Elementary School to provide a learning opportunity. Students viewed a display of native American styled beading art 
artwork as well as mountain man inspired tools and clothing. They played native games and were allowed to dress up in some of the clothing to reenact an historical encounter. Timothy, dressed up in costume, entertained the youth with stories of the area’s early past and Morgan passed out beading kits in their classroom which the students eagerly assembled.
This event coincided with the unveiling of the first set of historic markers in the community by the museum. Metal signs printed with photographs, art, or maps are planned for installation throughout the communities of Kaysville and Fruit Heights in parks, on trails, and along sidewalks. By taking history outside the walls of a brick-and-mortar building, local history will be more accessible. Morgan said, “We want to turn expectations upside down and reach people where they are.”
