UPCOMING EVENTS Pikes Peak Regional History Lecture Series Pikes Peak Trolleys: Past, Present, and Future Presented by John Haney Saturday, January 12 2:00 – 3:00 pm Join CSPM and John Haney, founder and secretary of the Pikes Peak Trolley Museum and Restoration Shop, for an exploration of the history of the trolley system in Colorado Springs dating back to 1887. John will also discuss the current work of the Trolley Museum and prospects for the development of a future streetcar system in the city. RSVP required| $5 suggested donation Community Reception for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Thursday, January 17 5:00 – 7:30 pm The Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum is honored to host the Community Kick-Off to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. Join the NAACP Colorado Springs Branch and the City of Colorado Springs as we honor the All People’s Breakfast Committee and explore the history and legacy of service and civil rights in the Pikes Peak region. Following the brief program please join us for a celebratory reception. RSVP required | Free and open to the public Children’s History Hour: Trains, Trolleys, and Horses of course! Wednesday, January 16 Saturday, January 26 9:00 – 10:00 am Choo choo! All aboard! Let’s explore different types of transportation from the past right here in Colorado Springs. How did people get around before cars? Trolleys, trains, wagons, horses, of course! Children ages 3-6 and their favorite adult are invited to explore regional history through story time, a familyfriendly tour, activity, and craft. RSVP required|$3 suggested donation Make a morning of it! After the event learn through play in our interactive “Trade at Bent’s Fort” children’s exhibit, or explore the museum with Max the Marmot by picking up a Picture Hunt at the front desk. Please RSVP for events at: www.cspm.org/rsvp-for-an-event or 719-385-5990 Museum Hours: Tuesday – Saturday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm MUSELETTER JAN 2019| PG 4 Streetcar ca. 1900 From the collection of the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum Martin Luther King, Jr. From the Library of Congress
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