Pioneerpalooza: Discovery Days Children’s Program June 9-13

Pioneerpalooza Hits Hiwan Homestead Museum in Evergreen: Discovery Days Children’s Program

Discovery Days, the annual event at the Hiwan Homestead Museum, has a new theme this year: Pioneerpalooza. This program will take your child back to a simpler time as they explore the pioneer history of Colorado through activities, crafts, tours and games. Children ages 6-13 years will discover the past through enriching and engaging activities in a wholesome summer experience to remember.

Activities at Pioneerpalooza will center around Colorado’s past including meeting Buffalo Bill and other famous figures, packing a pioneer wagon, churning butter, gold panning, enjoying pioneer food such as a journey cake, and visiting a 1895 replica General Store. Junior Pioneers (ages 6-8) will make their homestead at the Hiwan Homestead Museum and learn about pioneer life on the Front Range, while Pioneers (ages 9-13) will visit a different Jeffco Open Space park each afternoon and learn about the amazing history of Jefferson County.

The program runs Monday June 9 - Friday June 13 from 9:30am – 3:30pm and is open to children ages 6-13 years old. Campers will get a free supervised lunch each day. The cost is $100 for the week, pre-registration is required and space is limited. The Hiwan Homestead Museum is located at 4208 S. Timbervale Dr., Evergreen CO 80433.

Registration and More Information: http://www.jchscolorado.org or contact Andy Spencer, Education Coordinator, 720-497-7654,

Hiwan Homestead Museum is a 26-room log mansion constructed in the Rustic style of architecture. It is located in Evergreen at 4208 South Timbervale Drive. Hiwan Homestead Museum is a Jefferson County Open Space facility operated in partnership with the Jefferson County Historical Society. The Museum was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.

Contact: Andy Spencer, Education Coordinator
Phone: 720-497-7654
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