In honor of Colorado Springs’ sesquicentennial anniversary, the CSPM will unveil a new exhibit, COS@150. This robust exploration of our community’s history and culture features 150 objects, illuminates 150 stories, commemorates 150 years. Throughout the commemoration year, we invite you to explore these stories through a series of regional history lectures.

In a 100 year span, it’s easy for events to be misremembered or more likely, in the case of the AdAmAn Club, embellished. Past President Don Sanborn, second female member Cindy Bowles and associate member Don Kallaus will review the myths and realities of the AdAmAn club. We will explore the myth of how the club was started vs the reality unearthed through research and with the help of the Pioneers Museum.

We’ll also share a number of real or imagined stories from the verbal history of the club. Cindy will share the good, the bad and the ugly of climbing with a large group of men each year. We’ll wrap things up with a look to the future which will include the third summit house for the Club and plans for the 100th AdAmAn Centennial celebration.