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Written by Claudia Worth
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Saturday, 13 February 2010 |
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Feburary has started out with a bang. Even the storms haven't stopped people from visiting at the Wheat Ridge Historical Park.
We still do not have the signs put back from the July 20th Strom or the windows replaced. It is the city's responsiblity to do these things. If it is bothering the citizens please let the city know.
Wow are Oral Histories are getting a lot of use. We are in the process of finishing the putting the collection of over 100 Oral Histories on Master CD's. These are a great resource for children doing early Colorado History. Right from those who lived here and homesteaded in Wheat Ridge and the surrounding area. We are now branching out and collecting Oral histroies from those who grew up during the Great Depression.
At our Last meeting at the museum Feburary 9th 2010 Don Whetsel told about growing up on the Plains of South Dakota in the 30's and early 40's. His experiences on the rural farm of his folks kept everyone spell bound. This CD will be ready for purchase in a couple of months.
We also mail CD's to family and friends for a small fee. They make a great present for grandkids studying the "Way it was Back then" .
We have had quite a few visitors and some of the White family who's parents grew up in the Soddy still stop by to chat.
If you school is looking for a neat hands on museum to tour we are still taking reservations we do ask for a $2.00 per person donation and you need to make reservation by calling Charlotte 303-423 0989 or Claudia 303-467-0023 to make arrangments.
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 13 February 2010 )
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Written by Claudia Worth
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Friday, 29 January 2010 |
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We are excited to have Bob Munger's collection of Boy Scout memorabilia from his private museum. "The Arpahoe Boy Scout Museum", sadly we do not have enough room to have all of his collection. We do, however, have a very interesting display of just some of his collection.
Mr. Munger has been collecting Boy Scout artifacts for 50 years and has a complete museum at his home. Mr. Munger gives tours by appointment only. Maximum of group size is two because of the space restrictions. Come visit us on Fridays to see this wonderful assembly of memories. We will open the museum for Boy Scouts by appointment call Charlotte 303-423- 0989 or Claudia 303-467-0023.
There is also a display of the 100th Anniversary of Boy Scouts at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center. Please note both displays are free of charge. No appointment is neccessary for the Recreation Center. The address is 39th and Kipling or 4005 Kipling St. The displays will be up until the Second Friday in March.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 29 January 2010 )
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Written by Claudia Worth
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Friday, 08 January 2010 |
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
Well here it is another year in history about to unfold in front of us. Last year was so interesting with the elections of the new Wheat Ridge City Council and reelection of the Mayor. Remember the storm July 20th in the evening. Some of us shall never forget it. Remember to send your storm stories to us.
We look forward to this year at the museum. Charlotte will have two new knees this year and will be running circles around the rest of us. She had her second knee replacement December 18th and is doing well. Still tires easy but was at the museum this first week of the New Year already barking orders.
At the request of a gentleman in the State of Washington I copied 2 Oral History CDs and as I was listening to the one by a well loved member who has since left us . It occured to me that we should feature Oral Histories at our 2010 meetings. After a short business meeting, we will begin on Jan. 12th with the Oral History of the Post Office presented by Mr. Ted Erickson a long time Post Master in Wheat Ridge. He recorded this history at a meeting of the Historical Society in 1983. Please come and join us for this lovely program presented again to the members at our next meeting.
Remember we meet the 2nd Tues of the Month at 7:30 P.M. at the museum locted at 4610 Robb St. We are looking forward to a full house. |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 08 January 2010 )
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