ATHERING PLACE Essential to CSPM’s mission is establishing connections through exhibits, partnerships and programs. In November, Beads, Blankets and Buffalo: Trade at Bent’s Fort, the newly remodeled children’s gallery, opened to a steady stream of families, and World War I in Colorado Springs connected CSPM and Fountain Valley student curators. More than 1,000 people enjoyed a warm, summer day at CSPM’s Colorado Grown Festival, and more than 2,400 rang in the holiday season at the Festival of Lights Family Fun Day, a 30+ year old museum tradition. CSPM continually offers families the opportunity to spend time together through its ongoing Children’s History Hour, Weekend Warm Ups and Family Fun Days. At the 7th annual Gift of History breakfast, CSPM invited people to build connections to their community through The Story of Us portal where people can add their own stories through “Y” = You at www.cspmstoryofus.com and to learn more about public art in the letter “P.” The building saw a record year bringing together families, friends and colleagues for weddings, receptions, anniversary celebrations, holiday parties, corporate outings and retreats that were hosted in its one of a kind setting. Finally, CSPM launched the Clock Tower Society, creating a distinguished group of donors who support the museum to ensure our community forever remains a place where active minds flourish. Clock Tower Society donors receive exclusive access to events, programs and outings dedicated to bringing people together who share a passion for the region’s culture and history. For more information on how you can become a part of the Clock Tower Society, please call the Lance James in the Development Office at 719.385.5633. City Council Swearing In A big thank you to all of you who are part of our museum community and for all you did to help us reach 90,000 visitors in 2017. We could not do it without you! 100,000 visitors are squarely in our sights for 2018, and we look forward to offering you more compelling ways to “Ignite your Curiosity” and “Discover You Story.” MUSELETTER JANUARY 2018| PG 3
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