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Abraham Lincoln: A Man of His Time, A Man for All Times

Presented by Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum at Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum

February 3-February 29, 2012

Don't miss this new traveling exhibition at the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum focuses on the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Abraham Lincoln, one of the most revered figures in American history.

The exhibit opens 2/3 and is open through the month of February.

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Featured Events

	Tell-a-friend Children's HiSTORY Hour: Abe Lincoln's Hat Presented by Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum at Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum February 25, 2012 Join the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum the last Saturday of each month for Children’s HiSTORY Hour! In February, we will read Abe Lincoln's Hat by Martha Brenner***, take a ...More
	Tell-a-friend Buy tickets "Historic Forts of the U.S. Southwest” Presented by Old Colorado City Historical Society at Old Colorado City History Center March 9, 2012 A contemporary travelogue with historical story-telling of five historic forts of the U.S. Southwest. Through historical and contemporary photographs Phil McDonald will examine the ...More
	Tell-a-friend Buy tickets Carol Berkin presents "Varina Howell Davis: An Independent Spirit" Presented by Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum at Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum March 10, 2012 Carol Berkin presents her lecture "Varina Howell Davis: An Independent Spirit." Varina Howell Davis was beautiful, but she was also brilliant, a woman with great ...More
	Tell-a-friend Indian Corner Presented by Colorado College at IDEA Space February 24-March 13, 2012 At the turn of the 20th century, collectors began acquiring Native American objects with increasing fervor. Often, collectors created specific display areas within their homes to ...More
	Tell-a-friend Terry Maker: Reckoning Presented by Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center February 18-June 3, 2012 Terry Maker’s large-scale installation in the FAC’s signature El Pomar Gallery will be a contemporary, visual interpretation of the Genesis account of the Garden of ...More
	Tell-a-friend Framing Community, Exposing Identity Presented by Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum at Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum June 3, 2011-August 4, 2012 Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars): This exhibit features more than 200 photographs from the collections of the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum and the Pikes Peak Library District. It examines the meaning of ...More
	Tell-a-friend Honoring A Legacy: Selections From The Taylor Museum Collection Of Native American Works Presented by Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center April 21-September 1, 2012 The Fine Arts Center’s collection of Plains Indian works includes some of the finest artistic expressions created by the tribal groups that inhabited the Great Plains of North ...More

More Events

Event Name	Organization	Dates	City
HAPPY HOUR AT JAKE’S SALOON HAPPY HOUR AT JAKE’S SALOON Presented by Old Colorado City Historical Society at Old Colorado City History Center March 3, 2012 On Saturday, March 3rd the Old Colorado City Historical Society will be hosting “Happy Hour at Jake’s Saloon”. The event will feature micro beer tasting, appetizers and homemade root beer, all provided by the Colorado Mountain Brewery, located at I-25 and Interquest Parkway. The Colorado Mountain Brewery is opening a 2nd location at the north end of the historic Midland Roundhouse, the former site of Van Briggle Pottery at Hwy 24 and 21st...	Old Colorado City Historical Society	03/03/12	Colorado Springs
Drawing for Beginners Drawing for Beginners Presented by Bemis School of Art at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art February 1-March 7, 2012 For Ages 8-15 Develop basic drawing skills and learn new techniques through in-class practice and take-home challenges. Visits to the Fine Arts Center galleries will be included for inspiration. Designed to boost confidence in each artist! Bring an 8 x 10 or larger sketchbook to each and every class.	Bemis School of Art	02/01/12- 03/07/12	Colorado Springs
Tea & Talk: Discussion of Carol Berkin's Tea & Talk: Discussion of Carol Berkin's Presented by Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum at Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum March 7, 2012 This event will feature a discussion of Carol Berkin's book "Civil War Wives" and a discussion and activities around the roles and experiences of women during the Civil War Era. This will be an interactive event and tea, coffee, pastries and fruit will be served.	Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum	03/07/12	Colorado Springs
RMDRC's Annual Scout Day RMDRC's Annual Scout Day Presented by Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center (RMDRC) at Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center March 10, 2012 Scouts and leaders in uniform receive free admission to RMDRC. The Space Foundation will have an ongoing program from 11:00am-4:00pm. Visitors will participate in training exercises that astronauts perform many times prior to a mission to the International Space Station. The Space Foundation will also have special telescopes that can view dynamic sun spots as our star reaches its solar maximum. You have always been taught not too look directly into the sun, but scientist do it all the...	Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center (RMDRC)	03/10/12	Woodland Park
Painting for Beginners Painting for Beginners Presented by Bemis School of Art at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art January 30-March 12, 2012 Learn painting techniques in a variety of styles from classic to abstract. Explore watercolor, acrylic and tempera. Visits to the Fine Arts Center galleries will be included for inspiration.	Bemis School of Art	01/30/12- 03/12/12	Colorado Springs
The Kitchen Sink The Kitchen Sink Presented by Bemis School of Art at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art January 25-March 14, 2012 This homeschool class is back by popular demand. Learn a little bit of everything from famous artists and art techniques in various mediums to include photography, painting and drawing. Develop art making skills, self expression and discover the elements of art. Visits to the Fine Arts Center galleries will be included for inspiration.	Bemis School of Art	01/25/12- 03/14/12	Colorado Springs
Fantastic Menagerie: The Work of Jessica Freyre-Cuebas Fantastic Menagerie: The Work of Jessica Freyre-Cuebas Presented by Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center October 22, 2011-April 1, 2012 In a series of wood engravings and linocuts, Puerto Rican contemporary artist Jessica Freyre-Cuebas (born 1979) represents a cast of fantastic animal characters that embody human emotions and personality traits. These creatures provide insight into the artist’s character and views on what she describes as, “the drama or tragicomedy of man and woman’s social coexistence.” Inspired by the literary works of Socrates, Victor Hugo, Carl Jung, and Jorge Luis...	Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center	10/22/11- 04/01/12	Colorado Springs
Art Photography I Art Photography I Presented by Bemis School of Art at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art April 2-April 23, 2012 Learn the basics of photography: light, distance, framing and point of view. Practice your skills by photographing around the Fine Arts Center facility. Bring a digital camera, 35mm camera or two fun saver cameras.	Bemis School of Art	04/02/12- 04/23/12	Colorado Springs
Art Photography II: The Next Step Art Photography II: The Next Step Presented by Bemis School of Art at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art April 4-April 25, 2012 Step up your knowledge and skills in art photography using various design elements and composition techniques. Take walks in and around the Fine Arts Center to practice your new skills. Bring a digital, 35mm or 2 Fun saver cameras.	Bemis School of Art	04/04/12- 04/25/12	Colorado Springs
Open for the Season: Starsmore Discovery Center Open for the Season: Starsmore Discovery Center Presented by Starsmore Discovery Center at Starsmore Discovery Center April 3-May 23, 2012 Starsmore Discovery Center and nature museum opens for the season on April 3. Admission is free and all are welcome to explore the hands-on exhibits. Gift shop items and snacks available for sale. The center which is located at the mouth of Cheyenne Canon Park is open 365 days a year, dawn to dusk.	Starsmore Discovery Center	04/03/12- 05/23/12	Colorado Springs

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