The Gifford farmhouse is staffed with Capitol Reef Natural History Association employees who interpret the history of the homestead and lifestyle of early pioneers of the area.

Simple homemaking skills and crafts of the time period such as quilting, rug weaving, rug twining, basket weaving and wool spinning are demonstrated daily.

Capitol Reef Natural History Association/Capitol Reef National Park

Schedule of Events 2006

All Events are Free to the public and Everyone is invited

Historic Gifford House: Opens April 12 '06 ~ Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Easter Celebration: April 15, '06 , 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., ~ Easter Egg Hunt, open to children up to 9 years of age. Infants through 5 years old will participate in one group, ages 6-9 in another ~ Easter Basket display ~ Pioneer Craft Demonstrations: rug weaving, rug twining and wool spinning

Springtime Social: May 13, '06, 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m . Step Back In Time and stroll along the Fremont River Trail with Ranger Cindy Micheli. Learn about the pioneer families who settled Fruita during this easy walk. Meet at the Inglesby Picnic Area at 8:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pioneer Craft Demonstrations : Wool Spinning ~ Rug Weaving/Twining ~ Butter Making ~ Basket Weaving ~ Soap and Candle Making ~ Quilting ~ Tatting ~ Old Time Music ~ Sheep Wagon Display ~ Horse Packing ~ Branding ~ Potter ~ Smoke House ~ Whittling ~ Blacksmith ~ Local Talents ~

Entertainment during the day by local artists!

Book Signing…Echoes from the Cliffs of Capitol Reef National Park, by Clay & Max Robinson