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Show liThe DEBE will attempt to duplicate the basic elements of the original trek in an aura characterized by the same spirit of good will which The trail will be covered by horse permeated the initial expedition. back and carefully followed within the limitations of the research that has been accomplished and the acquisition of permission to cross private Over and above the assorted professional skills of and government land. participants, this undertaking will demand an abundance of faith, courage, and fortitude, intangibles which often determine the course of events." will "Yet, serving as a unique embodiment of a character whose spirit of one but be will enhance the coming of this country's third century The American Revolution Bicentennial Adminis the DEBE's contributions. the tration (ARBA) has designated three thematic areas for commemorating DEBE The '76. Horizons and Festival USA, Bicentennial: Heritage ·76, It will recall and promote will be a remarkable representative of each. American heritage of the Southwest and the rich Hispanic and Native cultures: Indian, Hispanic, distinct three of the merging viably signify and Anglo-Saxon. liAs ity extension an are local expected II USA, many communities in the trail's proxim colorful participate by hosting riders and sponsoring of citizens For example, to coincide with this event. of Festival to celebrations to rename the Dolores and Mancos area in Colorado have mounted an effort Colorado Highway 184 from Mancos to Dolores 'The Dominguez-Escalante dedication coincidentally Highway 1776.' The highway is scheduled for II with the arri va 1 of the DEBE on August 13, 1976. Utah has raised moneys to erect a statue of the original Here, too, dedication ceremonies will be ill its city park. II by the coming of the DEBE. "Spanish Fork, explorers highlighted Trail Expedition will be but one aspect of the Dominguez-Escalante That ARBA. the pro national recognition by Program which has achieved modern and relic .historical a as trail the gram is desigred to promote establishment of interpretive centers day recreational area through the the as well sponsorship and publication of research on and markers, as forward looking perspective is the hallmark This the 1776 exploration. "The of the Horizons '76 theme. II CALENDAR OF EVENTS to be used for vacation The Calendar of Events and Trail Guide is proposed DEBE as it follows the of the to progress planning as a day by day guide will be taking events Many special the original trail of the Fathers. Some of bicentennial the year. area during place throughout the trail It is not. will others while DEBE the with these will be correlated more communi DEBE the for progresses, the planning anticipated that as the riders and arrange ties along the route will finalize plans to greet arrival. their with to correspond special events B-2 |
