Alpine Archaeological Consultants Inc. staff working on the excavation site, fall 2018, Photograph Courtesy of Alpine Archaeological Consultants Inc. Although Colorado Springs was a “dry town” that banned liquor, General Palmer was not a teetotaler. Archaeologists found approximately 50 intact food, medicinal and liquor bottles. Both archival and archaeological evidence indicate increasing wealth at Glen Eyrie over time, debunking the myth that Palmer was a Philadelphia “blueblood.” Finally, an exploration of personal items, including Elsie Palmer’s diary, a metal corset fragment, a locket with strands of hair and even a tube of toothpaste, reveal personal connections and intimate details of daily life. As Colorado Springs looks forward to commemorating its sesquicentennial anniversary (1871-2021), it is imperative to look closely and accurately at the people and events in our past. Evidence: Finding the Facts About General William Jackson Palmer will be the first of three permanent exhibits opening in 2019, 2020, and 2021 to fundamentally reshape our understanding of this community’s compelling, richly diverse, and unique history. Exhibit presented by the Strake Foundation. DON’T MISS Saturday, September 14 EXHIBIT OPENING Saturday, September 21 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. WORCESTERSHIRE AND WHISKEY: The Archaeology of General Palmer’s Garbage PIKES PEAK REGIONAL HISTORY LECTURE SERIES presented by: Matt Mayberry, Museum Director Anna Cordova, City of Colorado Springs, Lead Archaeologist Enjoy this preview into the Exhibit: https://vimeo.com/344609595 Examples of the 30 different types of ceramic patterns found, ca. 1890, CSPM Collection, Photograph Courtesy of Alpine Archaeological Consultants Inc. MUSELETTER AUGUST 2019| PG 3 Fragments of metal corset lasts, ca. 1890, CSPM Collection, Photograph Courtesy of Alpine Archaeological Consultants Inc.
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