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Underneath the Starry Flag
In 1898, the 1st Colorado Volunteer Infantry enlisted to fight the Spanish in Cuba, but instead raised the first American flag over Manila. With the war over, they hoped to return home, but the U.S. government had other plans. This talk describes the First Colorado’s role in the first year of the war in the Philippines. It also looks at their daily life and some challenges they faced. This was America’s first overseas war.
About the Presenter
Geoff Hunt earned his Ph.D. in Western American social history from the University of Colorado Boulder in 1996. His dissertation research led to Colorado’s Volunteer Infantry in the Philippine Wars, 1898-1899, published in 2006. After 22 years as Professor of History at the Community College of Aurora, he retired in 2019, and became a free-range historian.
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Blacksmithing every third Saturday
Have you always wanted to learn about blacksmithing but you’ve had trouble finding a good option? Join our volunteer every third Saturday at Golden History Park for a fun morning of observation and learning about blacksmithing. Our recreated blacksmith shop, complete with historic tools and coal-fired forge, will transport you to the 1800s. Bring your technical questions and your camera and we’ll take care of the rest.
After you’re done at the park, swing by Golden History Museum to see our latest exhibits, open Saturdays until 4:30 p.m. Admission is free to the Park and the Museum.
Varied history opportunities await you
A variety of programs are offered throughout the year. Consider a membership to open the doors of special program pricing and other benefits like 10% off in the museum gift shop.
Lots of fun history opportunities await you in the Golden History Museum & Park online collection. We have approximately 15,000 items in our collection and you’re sure to find something that interests you about Golden.
Photo: Povy Kendal Atchison
The Boer War and America
Moore will speak on a little discussed aspect of world history – America and the Boer War. Around 1900 the British had wars going throughout their Empire. The major action was in southern Africa, the Boer War. Of course, the Boers, farmers of northern European descent, fought for their way of life and homeland. To support the action, the Royal Army sought horses wherever possible. The British government bought some 250,000 horses and mules in the US. They were consolidated, entrained, and sent to New Orleans. Ships carrying 1,000 horses sailed to Africa almost daily. There was active opposition to the war in the US and elsewhere.
Stan Moore is an author, speaker and historian. He has been described several ways. The repeatable ones include: husband, father and grandfather; author and speaker; retired small business owner; CU graduate; third generation Coloradan; hiker, backpacker and mountaineer; Vietnam veteran; hobbyist blacksmith. He and his wife make home near Denver with a cat who lets them stay there. He is the author of six books, one history and five historical novels set around 1900s Colorado.
Tickets
Blacksmithing every third Saturday
Have you always wanted to learn about blacksmithing but you’ve had trouble finding a good option? Join our volunteer every third Saturday at Golden History Park for a fun morning of observation and learning about blacksmithing. Our recreated blacksmith shop, complete with historic tools and coal-fired forge, will transport you to the 1800s. Bring your technical questions and your camera and we’ll take care of the rest.
After you’re done at the park, swing by Golden History Museum to see our latest exhibits, open Saturdays until 4:30 p.m. Admission is free to the Park and the Museum.
Varied history opportunities await you
A variety of programs are offered throughout the year. Consider a membership to open the doors of special program pricing and other benefits like 10% off in the museum gift shop.
Lots of fun history opportunities await you in the Golden History Museum & Park online collection. We have approximately 15,000 items in our collection and you’re sure to find something that interests you about Golden.
Photo: Povy Kendal Atchison
Blacksmithing every third Saturday
Have you always wanted to learn about blacksmithing but you’ve had trouble finding a good option? Join our volunteer every third Saturday at Golden History Park for a fun morning of observation and learning about blacksmithing. Our recreated blacksmith shop, complete with historic tools and coal-fired forge, will transport you to the 1800s. Bring your technical questions and your camera and we’ll take care of the rest.
After you’re done at the park, swing by Golden History Museum to see our latest exhibits, open Saturdays until 4:30 p.m. Admission is free to the Park and the Museum.
Varied history opportunities await you
A variety of programs are offered throughout the year. Consider a membership to open the doors of special program pricing and other benefits like 10% off in the museum gift shop.
Lots of fun history opportunities await you in the Golden History Museum & Park online collection. We have approximately 15,000 items in our collection and you’re sure to find something that interests you about Golden.
Photo: Povy Kendal Atchison
Blacksmithing every third Saturday
Have you always wanted to learn about blacksmithing but you’ve had trouble finding a good option? Join our volunteer every third Saturday at Golden History Park for a fun morning of observation and learning about blacksmithing. Our recreated blacksmith shop, complete with historic tools and coal-fired forge, will transport you to the 1800s. Bring your technical questions and your camera and we’ll take care of the rest.
After you’re done at the park, swing by Golden History Museum to see our latest exhibits, open Saturdays until 4:30 p.m. Admission is free to the Park and the Museum.
Varied history opportunities await you
A variety of programs are offered throughout the year. Consider a membership to open the doors of special program pricing and other benefits like 10% off in the museum gift shop.
Lots of fun history opportunities await you in the Golden History Museum & Park online collection. We have approximately 15,000 items in our collection and you’re sure to find something that interests you about Golden.
Photo: Povy Kendal Atchison
Blacksmithing every third Saturday
Have you always wanted to learn about blacksmithing but you’ve had trouble finding a good option? Join our volunteer every third Saturday at Golden History Park for a fun morning of observation and learning about blacksmithing. Our recreated blacksmith shop, complete with historic tools and coal-fired forge, will transport you to the 1800s. Bring your technical questions and your camera and we’ll take care of the rest.
After you’re done at the park, swing by Golden History Museum to see our latest exhibits, open Saturdays until 4:30 p.m. Admission is free to the Park and the Museum.
Varied history opportunities await you
A variety of programs are offered throughout the year. Consider a membership to open the doors of special program pricing and other benefits like 10% off in the museum gift shop.
Lots of fun history opportunities await you in the Golden History Museum & Park online collection. We have approximately 15,000 items in our collection and you’re sure to find something that interests you about Golden.
Photo: Povy Kendal Atchison