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Grandfather Clock Conservation
Go behind the scenes at Golden History Museum & Park to see the inner workings of the 1973 grandfather clock that once kept the time at Woods Mortuary in Golden, Colorado. The historic pendulum grandfather clock made by Ridgeway has a German "Urgos" movement. It...
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Golden Museum gets a sweet treat
Grandson of Jolly Rancher founders donates trove of company artifacts January 8, 2021 By Paul Albani-Burgio, Golden Transcript palbaniburgio@coloradocommunitymedia.com Aside from cold cans of Coors and scores of brainy School of Mines grads, there is perhaps no Golden...
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Now hiring: Education Assistant
Being a Golden employee is more than just a job, it's a lifestyle. Golden is a vibrant outdoor community making it a great place to live, work and play. The City of Golden has over 500 employees serving the community in parks and recreation, public works, public...
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Hands-on History 2021 Camp Registration Opens in January
Hands-on History 2021 Camp Registration Opens in January GOLDEN, Colo., Jan. 5, 2021 – Golden History Museum & Park’s popular Hands-on History summer camp is back for 2021, featuring five unique options for kids aged 6 to 12. Student & Family Programs...
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Are you conducting property research in the Golden area?
Golden History Museum & Park has limited property records in the permanent collection. However, it’s always worth searching the online collection. For questions regarding property in one of Golden’s three historic districts, try the City of Golden Planning...
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Man considered father of Colorado baseball honored with new monument
By Paul Albani-Burgio, Golden Transcript palbaniburgio@coloradocommunitymedia.com Long before the Rockies held court at 20th and Blake, the Denver Grizzlies hit balls at Sixth and Acoma in the late 1880s as one of Colorado’s first professional baseball teams. It was a...
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Jolly Rancher treasure trove finds permanent museum home
Jolly Rancher treasure trove finds permanent museum home Happy farmers, jolly ranchers and candy cowboys gather ‘round because a premiere Jolly Rancher collection is coming to Golden History Museum & Park. After years of working with members of the Harmsen family,...
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Race-based real estate developments in Jefferson County, Colorado
If you were unable to attend the live session, the video of the presentation, “Race-based real estate developments in Jefferson County, Colorado” is now online. The presentation itself is 35 minutes long, plus additional time for Q&A.
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