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What made the circular scar on Mount Zion?
By Stephanie Gilmore, GHM&P Curator Obscure questions fascinate me. They might not appeal to some people, but I love the challenge of solving history’s mysteries! Many times, after researching I cannot answer the question and the mystery remains unsolved....
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We Are Still Here: The Endurance of Native Jewels
We Are Still Here: The Endurance of Native Jewels By Stephanie Gilmore Continuing our Indigenous Connections initiative, Golden History Museum & Park is hosting its first-ever exhibit co-curated by members of the local Native community. We Are Still Here: The...
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Clear Creek: The Heart of Golden
Clear Creek: The Heart of Golden By Stephanie Gilmore Clear Creek Canyon…The grandest scenery in the mountains, as it twists and turns marvellously (sic), and its stupendous sides are nearly perpendicular, while farther progress is to all appearance continually...
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Indigenous Connections Project Update
Indigenous Connections Project Update By Nathan Richie Project Beginnings Golden and all of Colorado has and continues to be Indigenous peoples’ homeland. Presently, the State of Colorado maintains a list of 48 federally recognized tribes with historic ties to...
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Summer 2024 Discover Magazine
Top Stories in Summer 2024 Discover The current issue of Discover magazine features an update on two exciting new exhibitions which will open in August. The Clear Creek Room is the museum’s newest exhibition and program space that explores the unique history of...
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Honey bees at Golden History Park
Honey bees at Golden History Park Observing honey bee activity at Golden History Park can be a rewarding and enriching experience when done from a respectful distance. Consider using binoculars to get an intimate and detailed perspective on bee life. Quick history...
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Arapahoe City: Jefferson County’s First City
Arapahoe City was located north of Clear Creek, west of present-day McIntyre Street approximately two miles east of Golden. Initially, a mining district, and the earliest city in Jefferson County, it was founded on November 28, 1858. Members of the Arapahoe Town...
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Preparing Our Honey Bees For Winter
By Patricia Donahue, volunteer apiarist Our honey bees worked hard this year and because of that, we benefited by being able to harvest some delicious honey in August (which is for sale in the GHM gift shop, while supplies last). A female honey bee (worker bee) will...
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