Dig this, folks! Dalton Gackle, the Park City Museum’s research, digital services, and social media coordinator, is set to spill the tea on “Life About Town in Park City’s Mining Days” on Tuesday, May 27. This juicy lecture is part of the Park City Library’s Local Speaker Series, so mark your calendars! The event kicks off at 4 p.m. sharp at the Jim Santy Auditorium, located at 1255 Park Ave. And get this—it’s absolutely free of charge!
Now, Gackle is no stranger to diving deep into Park City’s history. With six years under his belt overseeing the museum’s Hal Compton Research Library, he’s got all the deets on historical photos, oral and written histories, and more. He even penned a book called “Images of America: Park City,” which serves as the foundation for his upcoming talk. So get ready to travel back in time as Gackle dishes out some fascinating stories from the mining days.
When asked about his role in the speaker series, Gackle mentioned how stoked he is to be part of such a rad community program. The library gave him the green light to choose his topic, and he decided to focus on the mining days of Park City. With a treasure trove of resources at his disposal, including captivating photos, Gackle is all set to take you on a journey through the town’s rich history. So, be sure to swing by and soak up all the historical goodness he has in store for you!
As a history buff since childhood, Gackle’s passion for museums and all things historical runs deep. After graduating with degrees in journalism and history, he pursued a master’s degree in public history to further hone his expertise. Now, working at the Park City Museum allows him to share the town’s vibrant history in various engaging ways. From managing the museum’s research library to crafting compelling articles for The Park Record newspaper, Gackle is dedicated to keeping the community connected to Park City’s past. So, if you’re itching to learn more about the town’s mining days, don’t miss out on Gackle’s enlightening lecture on Tuesday. It’s gonna be a blast!
