Mark Your Calendar..... PIKES PEAK REGIONAL HISTORY LECTURE SERIES A SEARCH FOR IDENTITY: THE LIFE AND WORK OF CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST CHARLES BANKS - Co-presented by Leah Davis Witherow, CSPM Curator of History and Barbara Headle, Senior Instructor of the UCCS Department of History Saturday, February 11th (2:00pm – 3:00pm) A veteran of the Spanish American War, Charles Banks served proudly in Company B, 24th Infantry, known as the Buffalo Soldiers. After moving to Colorado Springs in 1904, Charles Banks worked tirelessly to promote equality and oppose racial segregation and discrimination. He served as a page in the Colorado State House in the 1930s and used his personal connections with State Senator Edwin Johnson to urge enactment of the 1935 Colorado Civil Rights Amendment. In the 1940s, Banks organized a campaign of peaceful, nonviolent sit-ins at local businesses in violation of Colorado Civil Rights Law. Despite his public activism, Banks remains a bit of an enigma. Genealogical records reveal conflicting evidence regarding his ancestry and so do his personal accounts. Come to this lecture to learn more about the historical puzzle surrounding one of the most influential and interesting citizens in Colorado Springs’ history. CHILDREN’S HISTORY HOUR - THE OLYMPIC DREAM Wednesday, February 15th (10:30am - 11:30am) It’s never too soon to dream big! This month we’ll learn why Colorado Springs is known as Olympic City USA. We’ll explore the stories of basketball player Michael Jordan and local runner Dolphus Stroud and learn about their journeys towards competing in the Olympics. Make your own Olympic games bracelet and olive leaf crown. COURTHOUSE CRESCENDO - MUSIC FAMILY FUN DAY Saturday, February 25th (10:00am - 2:00pm) To celebrate the opening of our new case exhibit, The Unfinished Symphony: The 90th Anniversary of the Colorado Springs Philharmonic, the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum presents “Courthouse Crescendo - Music Family Fun Day” recognizing the many, unique community music organizations. Join us for an exciting day of music performance, demonstrations, crafts and activities! Please RSVP for these events at: http://www.cspm.org/rsvp-for-an-event/ pg. 3
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