NOVEMBER 2017 EVENTS PIKES PEAK REGIONAL HISTORY LECTURE SERIES BETWEEN TWO WORLDS: REV. SHERMAN COOLIDGE AND NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURAL IDENTITY IN THE EARLY TWENTIETH CENTURY Presented by Erinn Barnes, Special Collections, Pikes Peak Library District Saturday, November 11th (2:00 pm – 3:00 pm) Between Two Worlds explores the life of Sherman Coolidge, Arapahoe Indian, Episcopalian Bishop and resident of Colorado Springs beginning in 1921. Adopted by a white military couple as a young boy, Coolidge became one of few Native American priests ordained by the Episcopal Church. He remained a passionate advocate for Native American culture and was instrumental in forming the first Indian rights advocacy group fully governed by Native Americans. Despite his success, Coolidge was often at odds with the two worlds from which he came. This talk will explore Coolidge’s remarkable journey to define a new and sentient Native American identity for the twentieth century. $5 Suggested Donation, Free for Members CHILDREN’S HISTORY HOUR – FULL STEAM AHEAD (AGES 4-8) Wednesday, November 15th and Saturday, November 25th (10:30 am – 11:30 am) Full steam ahead! November is National Model Railroading Month. Trains are a special part of the story of the west. Join CSPM for a reading of The Last Train by Gordon Titcomb, a look at the history of trains in Colorado Springs and conductor hat making. NEW CHILDREN’S EXHIBIT OPENING DAY BEADS, BLANKETS AND BUFFALO: TRADE AT BENT’S FORT Saturday, November 18th Come explore the new children’s gallery during its opening day! Beads, Blankets and Buffalo: Trade at Bent’s Fort features five interactive stations: a carpenter’s shop, trade counter, kitchen, tipi and Santa Fe Trail wagon. At each station, children will discover through hands-on play how Bent’s Fort was a multicultural place of trade. FALL FAMILY FUN DAYS Tuesday, November 21st, Wednesday, November 22nd and Saturday, November 25th (10:00 am– 2:00 pm) Looking for a fun family outing during Thanksgiving break? At Fall Family Fun Days guests can explore the new, interactive children’s exhibit “Beads, Blankets and Buffalo: Trade at Bent’s Fort,” make seasonal crafts or take a family-friendly guided tour (12 pm and 2 pm). Enjoy holiday movies and popcorn throughout the day! Free ($3 Suggested Donation) SAVE THE DATE: FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS FAMILY FUN DAY Saturday, December 2nd (10:00 am – 2:00 pm) FREE EVENTS-DONATIONS WELCOME Please register for these events at: http://www.cspm.org/rsvp-for-an-event MUSELETTER NOVEMBER 2017 | PG 4
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