A Treasure Trove of Local History: History Resources in the PPLD Collections

Learn how to access your library’s regional history treasure trove. This presentation will include an overview of the historic material held by Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD). Brett will provide general information about the PPLD Special Collections and highlight specific collections. Brett Lobello is actively involved in genealogy research & presents to groups throughout Colorado.

In 2007, Brett was Curator of Education for the Kenosha Museum where he managed all group programs at three museums in the Kenosha Public Museum System.  He collaborated with teachers to develop a learner-centric education model for museums.

Brett has developed education programming including theatre program, school programs, girl scout, and family programming.

About the Palmer Lake Historical Society:

Mission: The mission of the Palmer Lake Historical Society (PLHS) is to preserve, protect, promote, and provide access to historical data, artifacts and other items of significance relating to the Palmer Divide area and make resources available to the public primarily through the Lucretia Vaile Museum and annual programming.

Goals: The primary goals and objectives of the Palmer Lake Historical Society are to assemble, preserve, display (as feasible), and interpret historical objects and printed material pertaining to the Palmer Divide area that includes Palmer Lake, Monument, School District 38, the United States Air Force Academy, and as far east as Table Rock.

Please consider joining and networking with the Palmer Lake Historical Society. Various levels of participation available including family and senior memberships. All ages welcome. Newcomers to the area are welcome!