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Castle Rock Historical Society
Castle Rock Depot, circa 1900. Reisle. Douglas County History Research Center
First Americans at the Castle Rock Historical Museum
Here is the monthly newsletter; see what we've been up to and join us for future events.
 

Hello <<First Name>>,

Here is the monthly newsletter; see what we've been up to and join us for future events. 

The Museum launched the first exhibit of 2013, "First Americans" by Kent Brandebery. The Museum hosted a Members and Guests-Only  wine and cheese reception reception Saturday April 13th.  Kent (below, right) was present to talk about the exhibit. 
 

Calendar

Kent Brandebery and Angie Deleo
A special Thank You to The Cakery, event sponsor, who provides tempting treats for our monthly Historical Presentations!
May
  • Thursday 9 - Buffalo Bill Experience “Gunny” Jeff Norman takes his audiences on a journey through all the highlights of Buffalo Bill’s colorful life in a costumed 45-minute, one-man play… Westward Expansion, the Indian Wars, Abolitionism, the Civil War, the Pony Express, his Wild West Show, and his advocacy for women’s rights, equal opportunity, and Indian culture. Gunny has over 40 years of performing under his belt, and tailors his show to his audience… kids and adults alike will be thrilled to see and hear Buffalo Bill’s amazing story through “his” own eyes! Philip S. Miller Library on Wilcox St. 
  • Saturday, 18 - Trolley Tours. 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:30, 1:30. Meet at the Museum. Reservations suggested.
June
  • Larry SchluppThursday 13 - Larry Schlupp, "Life and Times of Oakes." Larry Schlupp (pictured, right) impersonates “Chess” Oakes in the Life & Times of Oakes.” An early and influential pioneer of Douglas County, Oakes was a surveyor, entrepreneur, developer, lumber man, vigilante, legislature, Indian agent, family man and father of Huntsville and one of the thirteen original founding fathers of Denver. Reception at 6:30, presentation at 7:00. Philip S. Miller Library on Wilcox St. 
  • Saturday 22 - Walking and Biking Tours. 10:30 am. Meet at the Courtyard by Siena on Perry and 3rd. Park at the Museum and walk or bike over.
July
  • Thursday July 11 - Jim Sawatzki. Filmmaker Jim Sawatzki will present on July 11 a fascinating artists of the region. Artists of Pikes Peak. Jim is a Telly Award winning and Emmy Nominated producer and director who has been documenting Front Range Colorado history since 1992. Philip S. Miller Library on Wilcox St. 
  • Saturday 27 - Walking and Biking Tours. 10:30 am. Meet at the Courtyard by Siena on Perry and 3rd. Park at the Museum and walk or bike over.
August

  • Saturday 17 - Summer Party Join us at the Museum for "Circle the Wagons - A Modern Chuckwagon Dinner." Stay tuned for details.
  • Saturday 24 - Walking and Biking Tours. 10:30 am. Meet at the Courtyard by Siena on Perry and 3rd. Park at the Museum and walk or bike over.

News

Museum Report

The museum window restoration project is almost complete. The restored windows were reinstalled and special painting of the interior side of the windows was completed. Then the exterior woodwork was replaced and painted and storm windows installed. One door remains to complete the project.

Now that the windows are returned, several special exhibits are in works for the rest of the year.  In addition to the native American exhibit, we will enjoy the return of the Castle Rock fossils, and, a Rhyolite exhibit. 

The special exhibit at the new Adventist hospital medical building is also in development.

A new fence was installed in January  as an Eagle Scout project.  Jacob Cihak and his team provided the fence to secure the backyard of the museum and improve the view.  This is the second Eagle Scout project done for the museum.  

School groups are already scheduling for this quarter with the hope of better weather.

The museum staff attended training on emergency preparedness with a view to creating and emergency preparation plan.

Recycling aluminum cans brings in a steady, small stream of income. Please keep those aluminum cans coming!

Opportunities for Members
Do you want to improve your profesional skills? Deepen your connections to the community? Have fun? If so, CRHS can help. We have rewarding opportunities for community service in the areas of management, event planning, educational programs, membership, art, leadership and more. Email President@CastleRockHistoricalSociety.org for more information.

Thank you for your interest. We look forward to seeing you at events and around town!
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Mission:The Castle Rock Historical Society operates the Castle Rock Museum, celebrates, educates, and brings together people interested in the preservation of the heritage of the Castle Rock Colorado area.
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