UPCOMING EVENTS CHILDREN’S HISTORY HOUR: FIVE SENSE HISTORY HUNT! Wednesday, April 18 and Saturday, April 28 (10:30 am to 11:30 am) Families are invited to the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum for a history adventure on the third Wednesday and last Saturday of each month! Children ages 3-6 will enjoy story time, a family-friendly exhibit tour, and crafts and activities. We explore a new theme each month! Reservations Required - $3 suggested donation, free for members CORE CULTURE GUIDED DOWNTOWN WALKING TOUR: LAW & DISORDER Saturday, May 5, 10:00 am Wild Goose Meeting House - 401 N Tejon Street Facilitated by staffers of the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum and organized by the Downtown Partnership, Law & Disorder explores how Colorado Springs officials fought to remain a “dry town” in “wet times;” the captivating story of how local law enforcement, concerned citizens and the Gazette newspaper worked to run the KKK out of town in the 1920s; and an infamous gun battle with train robbers in the streets of Downtown. Participants are encouraged to arrive at 9:30 am to enjoy a free coffee beverage of their choice (included in ticket price). Reservations Required through the Downtown Partnership - $10, free for 17 and under Visit www.downtowncs.com/event/tours or call 719-886-0088 for tickets PIKES PEAK REGIONAL HISTORY LECTURE SERIES Operation Egress Recap—The Return of our POWs from North Vietnam Presented by Denny Weddle Saturday, May 12 (2:00 pm to 3:00 pm) Lt Col Denny Weddle, USAF Captain and Deputy Commander of the American Forces Thailand Network, shares his experience as a member of the team that worked to bring home American POWs from Vietnam in 1973. He will explore the planning, execution, and eventual success of Operation Egress. This poignant and emotional presentation examines the themes of pride, returning home, recovery, family life, and life changing experiences of the Vietnam era. Reservations Required - $5 suggested donation, free for members WINDOWS INTO HISTORY TOURS Every Tuesday at 1:00 pm, Friday at 11:00 am and Saturday at 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm Free, 45-minute guided exploration of the museum. Just drop in - no reservations required! Please RSVP for these events at: www.cspm.org/rsvp-for-an-event or call 719-385-5990 MUSELETTER APRIL 2018 | PG 4 April & May 2018
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