Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 16, 2019, when we will have our Annual Meeting starting at noon at the Lake George Charter School, just east of Lake George on the south side of the highway. PPHS will provide the meat, just bring a side dish or dessert.  We will also bring you up to date on the general status of PPHS and our museum. We will vote on the suggested slate of officers and board members listed below but…

Join Steven Veatch for a discussion of Cripple Creek history, the contributions of the Penrose brothers, and a look at the most important rock collection in Colorado. This Chautauqua will start with the early days of Cripple Creek when it was a brawling mining camp. The discussion will include the work of two U.S.G.S. geologists who conducted the first geological investigations in the district. These two scientists created a collection of representative rocks that played a key role in the…

The fascinating story of the shortlived Pony Express will be told by presenter Ken Valles. Pictures and/or video clips will be shown of paintings, stamps, routes, stables, posters, historical markers, stations, office headquarters, statues, memorabilia, museums, even Bibles, and of the 150th anniversary in Julesburg, Colorado and Sidney, Nebraska (2010). Also on display will be Ken’s personal collection including: books, movies, photos, sample Bibles, maps, posters, and more (items not for sale). A colorful, pictorial, summary booklet is available for…

Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum,  Scotti McCarthy

Bob Cox  (various locations throughout the day)  

Liz Duckworth

12:00 PM.