In celebration of CSPM’s groundbreaking Cultural Crossroads exhibit (opening November 2020), the 2020 Scholar Series will promote the latest academic scholarship to foster a new understanding of Pikes Peak Regional history.

In 1911, Denverites opposed plans for a Pioneer Monument featuring a Plains Indian warrior towering over white settlers. A century later, Colorado Springs residents rejected a conventional covered wagon monument in favor of a modern design celebrating cultural inclusivity.

Cynthia Prescott will recount 100 years of pioneer monument controversies in Colorado, and then invite you to view the statues on the grounds of the Pioneers Museum with new eyes.

For more info and to register visit: https://www.cspm.org/events/