Upcoming Events at Conifer Historical Society & Museum

Hi there! How's your summer going so far? We've been having so much fun at the Historical Society!

Our photography exhibit in May (featuring Morgan Wolfers) was one of a kind. Much thanks to Morgan for donating 10% of his sales to us!

We spent two amazing days at the Midway House helping with the Meyer Family Estate Sale (all proceeds are being donated back to us, wow!).

Our visit to the CCC Camp in Morrison was fantastic - what a special treasure hidden right in our own backyard ($3 of each ticket was donated to the Denver Mountain Parks Foundation!).

If you've missed any of these great events, don't miss out on any more! Read on and reserve your tickets today!

July 16 at 1pm

Join us as we take a trip into the past, just like passengers of the Denver, South Park & Pacific Railroad once did!

Local Historians Gail King and Shelly Means will tell us about La Hacienda, The Historic Blue Jay Inn, J.W. Green Mercantile, and Green Mountain Ranch.

Held at Little White Schoolhouse, 26951 Barkley Road in Conifer. Tickets are $8/$10 (m/n). Buy Tickets

Proceeds benefit the Little White Schoolhouse Painting Project!

August 13, "High Noon!"

Mosey on down to the Little White Schoolhouse for our Annual BBQ Lunch and presentation by the Award Winning Cowgirl Poet & Singer, Susie Knight! She is a true storyteller, providing masterful tales woven with inspiration, humor, and all things cowboy. The Lunch Buffet opens at High Noon, with entertainment starting at 1 pm. A delicious seasonal dessert will be served during intermission, and the silent auction will go on all afternoon!

Hey Y'all, we'd love your help!
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Save the Date!

September 17, 1pm. We welcome author Erika Walker, the great granddaughter of visionary John Brisben Walker. John Brisben Walker was a Denver civic leader who convinced Mayor Speer to create the Denver Mountain Parks system in 1910.

October 15, 1pm. Local author and award winning journalist Ian Neligh talks about the real life mystery of Alfred (Alferd) Packer. The winter of 1874 was particularly brutal for prospector Bob McGrue's party of 21 men as they traveled to Gold Country in Breckenridge, CO. Alferd Packer split off into a smaller group and was the only man left when he appeared at the Los Pinos Indian Agency near Gunnison, CO.

Thinking about getting more involved? We are looking for new volunteers!
Email us or visit our volunteer website to learn more. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., www.coniferhistoricalsociety.org/volunteer/

Come to a Bi-Monthly Meeting!
We meet at 6:30 PM on the 2nd Wednesday of Odd Numbered Months. All are welcome! RSVP

OCT 21 from 10:00-11:00AM
Bill Lambert Memorial Bench Dedication
FREE! Join us as we dedicate the new bench in the Little White Schoolhouse courtyard, 26951 Barkley Road, Conifer, Colorado 80433. This bench was donated by the friends and family of Bill Lambert (1933-2013) through the William D. Lambert Memorial Fund. RSVP Welcome: www.coniferhistoricalsociety.org/rsvp/

NOV 4 from 9:00AM - 4:00PM
CNN Holiday Boutique
Conifer High School, 10441 Highway 73, Conifer, Colorado 80433
Visit us at the 2017 CN&N Holiday Boutique! We will have a wonderful selection of handmade gifts, all made by local Conifer artists. We will have local history books, note cards, ornaments, jewelry, and more!

NOV 18 from 1:00-2:30PM
Cider, Cookies & Stories!
FREE! Join us for Cider, Cookies, and Stories of our Unique Mountain Community! Local historian and author John Steinle will share stories from his new book, Images of America: Evergreen. Mr. Steinle's book will also be available for purchase and author signing.
RSVP Please: www.coniferhistoricalsociety.org/rsvp/

DEC 2 - JAN 27 every Saturday from 10:00AM - 2:00PM
Free! Fun & Games Winter Exhibit
Dec 2, 2017 - Jan 27, 2018
Stop in for some Fun & Games as we explore the history and evolution of games! Board games, Action games, Card games, even computer games!

Family games were, and still are, a staple during our long Conifer winters. Re-visit your favorites from the past and learn about some you might have never seen before.

This FREE Exhibit is open Saturdays 10am-2pm, December 2, 2017 - January 27, 2018.

Our Holiday Gift Shop will also be available, with beautiful hand crafted wooden bowls, vases, jewelry, historical books, note cards, hand-knit baby beanies, and MORE!

Saturday August 11, 9am - 12pm
Volunteer Work Day
The facilities team has some projects they would like to work on!

Bring: Water, Sunscreen, work gloves, and your favorite working/garden tools.

Sign up Here: www.signupgenius.com/go/5080e48aca82ba1fc1-volunteer

The To Do List:
1. Rebuild and repaint picnic tables
2. Install threshold on main LW door
3. Install weather stripping around main door and North door LW
4. Add new electrical service from pump house to stage area
5. Restack lumber
6. Install window boxes
7. Help with front Garden area plant shrubs, flowers and trim Lilacs
8. Install picket fence around planted garden area
9. Bring your favorite window cleaning supplies, to help clean our newly glazed windows.

Sundays, August 26 - October 28, 11am – 3pm
FREE Exhibit - 100 Years at the Yellow Barn
FREE Exhibit! 2018 celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Yellow Barn at Bradford Junction. If you've ever wondered about this amazing structure, now is your chance to learn more!

In addition to the history of the Yellow Barn, this exhibit includes all available documented activity and residents at Bradford Junction pre-1859 to present.

Open Sundays 11am - 3pm through October 28th, or by appointment.

To schedule an appointment outside of regular exhibit hours, please call (303) 396-5975 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Presented by the Conifer Historical Society at the Little White Schoolhouse Museum. 26951 Barkley Road, Conifer, CO 80433.

Friday August 31, 5pm - 7pm
2019 Planning Meeting - Development Committee
All are welcome to join us for this meeting, particularly those who are interested in participating on the Development Committee in 2019.

You do not need to be a Board Member to be on this committee! Volunteers (current and new) are welcome and encouraged to participate. We love your ideas and want to hear them!

RSVP If you think you can attend: www.coniferhistoricalsociety.org/rsvp/

Q: What does the Development Committee do?

A: The Development Committee is comprised of members responsible for the corporation’s Membership, Volunteers, Fundraising, Donations, and Grant Submissions. The Development Committee is accountable to the President, and is required to provide a written report to the Board on a bi-monthly basis. (CHSM Bylaws)

Agenda for this Meeting

1) Preparing for Colorado Gives 2018 and Year End Appeal Letter. (40 minutes)

2) Discuss/Select ideas for 2019 Fundraising, Membership, and Volunteering (60 minutes)

3) Identify People willing to support on-going Development Tasks(20 minutes)

Please come prepared with your ideas! FAC (Friday Afternoon Club) – Drinks and Snacks provided by Lin to make this even more fun!

Sat, September 15, 1pm – 3pm
Kemp Family of Conifer
One of the first families to settle in Conifer, the Kemp family name can still be seen in town today. A visit to the Kemp Cemetery off Pleasant Park Road might make you wonder who this family was! Join us as we welcome Lonnie and Joan Kemp in the telling of their family history.

Held at the Little White Schoolhouse Museum, 26951 Barkley Road, Conifer, CO 80433
Tickets are $8/$10 (m/n)
www.coniferhistoricalsociety.org/tickets/

Sun, October 14, 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Ghost Towns of Jefferson County
We are excited to welcome back John Steinle for a program on the Ghost Towns of Jefferson County! Throughout history these little towns were founded for many reasons. Today, all that remains are traces of the past (or sometimes nothing at all!).

Held at the Little White Schoolhouse Museum, 26951 Barkley Road, Conifer, CO 80433
Tickets are $8/$10 (m/n)
www.coniferhistoricalsociety.org/tickets/

Sun, November 18, 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Harry Truman's Ghost!
Extra! Extra! Read All About It! Harry Truman Holds Press Conference at Conifer Historical Society! November is election month. Join us for a "Whistle Stop" visit from the past as Harry Truman comes to the Little White Schoolhouse.

Held at the Little White Schoolhouse Museum, 26951 Barkley Road, Conifer, CO 80433
Tickets are $8/$10 (m/n)
www.coniferhistoricalsociety.org/tickets/

Our FREE Exhibit on the 100th Anniversary of Bradford Junction's Yellow Barn Opens today SUNDAY, August 26! We are open 11am-3pm, and we will be open Sundays through the end of October. Can't make it on a Sunday? No problem - contact us to schedule an after hours appointment!