by Mark Dodge | Dec 11, 2018 | Collections and Exhibits
Time capsules defined Time capsules are great for inspiring an interest in history and civic pride. Unfortunately, their contents are generally underwhelming and obsolete junk (excluding Golden’s, of course). Merriam-Webster defines a time capsule as a container...
by Mark Dodge | Nov 1, 2018 | Collections and Exhibits
Founded in 1938, the museum turned 80 this year. By far, the major remodel was the biggest news of the year. If you have not visited recently, now’s the time. On the collection front, we continue to improve the quality of and accessibility to the permanent collection,...
by Mark Dodge | Sep 20, 2018 | Collections and Exhibits
Golden’s fire alarm bell cracked on November 11, 1918. It broke after five hours of continuous ringing to celebrate the signing of an Armistice, which put an end to the fighting of World War I. The matter of replacing the Central Fire Station fire bell was resolved in...
by Mark Dodge | Sep 6, 2018 | Collections and Exhibits
It was a big deal when an armistice was signed, calling an end to World War I in Europe. News spread quickly around the globe. Along with the rest of the world Golden went a little crazy. This is what the Colorado Transcript reported November 14, 1918, three days...
by Mark Dodge | Aug 23, 2018 | Collections and Exhibits
The Colorado School of Mines (CSM) is starting the 2018-2019 academic year. Last week the class of 2022 completed the traditional M Climb up Mount Zion. Founded in 1873, the first publicly supported institution of higher education in Colorado has a rich history. Why...
by Mark Dodge | Aug 10, 2018 | Collections and Exhibits
Foothills Art Center celebrates their 50th anniversary this year. Incorporated on April 19, 1968, the fledgling community art center soon made what was the old First Presbyterian Church at 809 Fifteenth Street their permanent home (the church held their last service...
