CALENDAR OF EVENTS

2008 Winter Lecture Series

Presented by the Frontier Historical Society and the Friends of the Glenwood Springs Branch Library

All programs begin at 7:00 p.m. in the basement meeting room of the Glenwood Springs Branch Library at 413 Ninth Street

Thursday, January 17th: 

Thinking Like a Ute:  Personal Observations from the Ute Trail

Presented by Bill Kight, staff archaeologist with the U.S. Forest Service, Post Independent columnist  and former FHS board member.

Thursday, February 21st: 

The Very Hard Way:  Bert Loper and the Colorado River 

Presented by author Brad Dimock.  The story of an incredible man and his life on the river.

Thursday, March 20th: 

Seduced by a Canyon Oasis or The History of a Non-Working Ranch

Poet and author, Karen Chamberlain discusses the history of Horsethief Ranch in Utah and her book, "Desert of the Heart."  She will touch on the dramatic stories of the ranch, including it's historic visitors such as Butch Cassidy and his Wild Bunch.

Thursday, April 17th: 

Augusta Tabor

In a Chautauqua performance, Mary Jane Bradbury presents August Tabor, considered the first lady of Leadville.  The first wife of silver baron, Horace Tabor, Augusta was a pioneering business woman who was successful in her own right.  Presented with a grant from Colorado Humanities.

For more information,

call 945-4448 or 945-5958


Clean-up Day at Linwood Cemetery
as part of Colorado
Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month

Saturday, May 17, 2008

Join the Frontier Historical Society for a day of clean up at Linwood Cemetery.   Linwood (Pioneer) Cemetery is the final resting place of John H. "Doc" Holliday and the trailhead to the cemetery is located at 12th Street and Bennett Avenue in Glenwood Springs.  Meet at the trailhead at 10:00 a.m.  Lunch will be provided.  Bring work gloves, sunscreen, insect repellent and gardening tools. Help us ready the cemetery for Memorial Day and the busy summer tourist season.

Clean-up Day 2006


Vintage Base Ball
Summer 2008

1860's Base Ball! See The Glenwood Sluggers vs. The Yampah Stars.  Match will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the field between the high school and the Roaring Fork river. Follow the signs from 14th and Grand. See base ball played by the 1860's rules in vintage costumes. Bring a blanket, a picnic dinner and enjoy Vintage Base Ball with the whole family!

Free and Open to the Public!

Vintage Base Ball  Match Set for

Friday, June 27th

 at 6:00 p.m.

 

 

Summer 2008

Guided Tours of Linwood Pioneer Cemetery

Explore Glenwood's Oldest Cemetery and the final resting place of Doc Holliday with a guide from the Frontier Historical Society.  Hear the stories of Glenwood's pioneers and infamous residents.

By Appointment,

call (970) 945-4448

$12 per person.  Price includes admission to the Frontier Historical Museum at 10th and Colorado and an FHS water bottle.

Meet at the trailhead to Linwood Pioneer Cemetery at 12th Street and Bennett Avenue.

Cash, checks or traveler's checks accepted.  Sorry, no credit cards.

 


 

Ghost Walk

2008 Historic Ghost Walk through
Linwood Pioneer Cemetery

October 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 & 26

Tours at 7:00, 7:45, 8:30 and 9:15 on Fridays and Saturdays
7:00, 7:45 and 8:30 on Sundays

Tours Leave Promptly, So Don't Be Late!

Meet at the trailhead to Linwood (Pioneer) Cemetery at 12th and Bennett where tour guides lead you up to and through Glenwood's oldest cemetery. You may meet "Doc" Holliday as well as many other Glenwood Springs pioneers and hear their stories. Different performers each weekend. Tickets are $15 per person and go on sale October 1st 2008. Tickets available in person at the Frontier Historical Museum or Through the Looking Glass bookstore, both in Glenwood Springs. Tickets also available for purchase with Visa or MasterCard by calling the museum (970) 945-4448.  Bring a flashlight or lantern and dress appropriately for the weather. Kerosene lanterns are also available for purchase at the trailhead for $10. Be advised that the hike to the cemetery is moderately strenuous.

Bill Kight as Jasper Ward

Buy your tickets as soon as they go on sale October 1st, as this event sells out quickly!

 

 

 

 


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