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Golden Civic Foundation celebrates 50 years-an Epic Event
Golden Civic Foundation Celebrates An Epic 50 Years The year 2020 is proving to be a year of epic events. A global health pandemic, an economic crisis, and major social unrest are dominating current events near and far. Locally, the City of Golden turned 161 years...
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Phased Re-opening Announced for Golden History Museum & Park
Golden History Museum & Park Phased Re-opening Announced Press Advisory GOLDEN, Colo., June 26, 2020 Phase 1: Summer Camp and Homestead Open House Golden History Museum & Park is excited to announce the next steps in our phased reopening plan. Phase 1 began on...
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Object Lessons with John J. Herold and his Casserole (a recap and more resources)
Golden already had a history of clay mining and had witnessed several potteries and brick makers come and go by the time John J. Herold showed up in 1908. Why? Natural resources. The clay deposits of the eastern slope of the mountains for many miles on either side...
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Summer 2020 Newsletter: Discover
The Summer 2020 Discover magazine features “Digesting Golden's Food Scene,” Missing Irene Goetze scrapbooks returned after 30 years," and "Jolly Rancher: Confection Perfection." Please give us a call at 303-278-3557 if you’d like to receive the paper version of this...
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Examining the history of the KKK in Colorado
During this time of national and international demonstrations against systemic racism and inequality, many are rightly taking this opportunity to reflect upon their own privileges and biases. Our community, like all others in the United States, has struggled with...
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History in the Baking with Nathan Richie: Applewood Apple Crisp
Applewood Apple Crisp The fertile stretch of land between the Table Mountains east to Denver has been described as Colorado’s “apple belt.” Try this simple and delicious recipe inspired by the historic orchards of the Applewood neighborhood. Filling 4 cups apples,...
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Porch portraits, face shields, and hand sanitizer: update on documenting the times
Update on documenting the times The Smithsonian National Museum of American History has a Rapid Response Collecting Task Force with over 100 curatorial staff set up to document the national COVID-19 Pandemic. In Golden, we have a passionate community of 20,000 plus on...
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History in the Baking with Nathan Richie: Swedish Cardamom Bread
Vetebröd (Swedish Cardamom Bread) Ingredients: • 1 cup warm milk • 1/4 cup white sugar • 2 tsp or 1 packet active dry yeast • 4 cups all-purpose flour • 2 eggs • 1 TBS ground cardamom • 1/2 tsp salt • 1/4 cup butter, melted • 1 egg (for egg wash) • 1 teaspoon water •...
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