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History & Heritage
Beyond Bedspreads: American Heritage Through Historic and Contemporary Weavings
Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
April 26-August 27, 2008
Following the American Revolution, woven coverlets became expressions of American liberty. Embellished with eagles, stars and patriotic mottos, these coverlets, often in red, white, and blue, proclaimed America's independence from English colonial rule. More than bed coverings, these woven works of art were created by both women and men as prized heirlooms. In the twenty-first century they serve as inspirations to contemporary weavers. In Beyond Bedspreads, visitors will see ,... More
Featured Events
5th Annual Model Engineering & Historic Power Show
Western Museum of Mining & Industry
June 13-June 15, 2008
Who needs Thomas the Tank Engine when you've got historically significant and mechanically distictive collection of operating steam engines and mining equipment? This event will ,... More
Old Homestead House Museum
May 26-September 1, 2008
-In the late 1800s, thousands of fortune-seekers made their way to Pikes Peak. Gold had been discovered, and that discovery started the country’s last great gold ,... More
El Pomar Carriage Museum
January 1-December 31, 2008
The Museum displays carriages that Spencer Penrose collected during his lifetime. Some items in the collection include a Concord Stage Coach, a Conestoga Freight Wagon, the ,... More
Meet the Titanic's Unsinkable Molly Brown
Community Congregational Church of Manitou Springs
May 18, 2008
World famous actress and singer Van Ann Moore recreates Colorado Heroine Molly Brown in both song and story. Specializing in One Woman Theater, Van Ann has recreated over 16 ,... More
Territory Days
Old Colorado City Merchant Association
May 24-May 26, 2008
A three-day celebration of local crafts, fine arts, food and drink, the 33rd annual celebration of Territory Days in Old Colorado City boasts approximately 100,000 visitors ,... More
Doctors, Disease and Dying in the Pikes Peak Region
June 7, 2008
Special Collections at Pikes Peak Library District presents the 5th Annual Pikes Peak Regional History Symposium. This free event will examine the region's unique history of pioneer ,... More
Family Polo Classic
June 7-June 8, 2008
Mallets up for weekend of horseplay at the second annual Colorado Springs School Family Polo Classic, fundraiser for The Colorado Springs School celebrating the community’s ,... More
More Events
Event Name Organization Dates City McAllister House Museum McAllister House Museum 06/18/07-
08/31/09Colorado Springs Miramont Castle Miramont Castle 06/18/07-
12/31/08Manitou Springs Old Colorado City History Center Old Colorado City Historical Society 06/18/07-
12/31/08Colorado Springs Old Homestead House Museum Old Homestead House Museum 06/19/07-
12/31/08Cripple Creek Coins, Crown and Conflict American Numismatic Association 05/05/08-
11/01/08Colorado Springs Colorado Prospecting & Mineral Collecting Seminar Western Museum of Mining & Industry 05/17/08 Colorado Springs Gallery Talk for Beyond Bedspreads exhibit Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum 05/17/08 Colorado Springs Eliza Routt: An Unpretentious Activist Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum 06/21/08 Colorado Springs Ride for the Brand Ranch Rodeo Ride for the Brand Ranch Rodeo 07/05/08 Colorado Springs The 68th Annual Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo 07/08/08-
07/12/08Colorado Springs El Paso County Fair 07/19/08-
07/26/08Calhan Colorado Springs PrideFest 2008 Pikes Peak Gay & Lesbian Community Center 07/20/08 Colorado Springs Emma Crawford Festival Memorial Coffin Parade & Races Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce 10/25/08 Manitou Springs Colorado Springs Veterans Day Parade Colorado Springs Veterans Day Parade 11/08/08 Colorado Springs
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