SEPTEMBER 2017 EVENTS PIKES PEAK REGIONAL HISTORY LECTURE SERIES: ASIANS IN COLORADO: A HISTORY OF PERSECUTION & PERSEVERANCE IN THE CENTENNIAL STATE Presented by William Wei, PhD - University of Colorado Professor of History Saturday, September 16th (2:00 pm - 3:00 pm) Explore the history of Asians in Colorado through a consideration of ten salient facts about their experience. Through his program, Dr. Wei will cover the arrival of Asians in Colorado Territory to the present, and discuss how, like other Coloradans, these communities had the grit necessary to survive their various trials and tribulations. Reservations Required - $5 Suggested Donation, Free for Members CHILDREN’S HISTORY HOUR: AUTUMN LEAVES ARE FALLING (Ages 2-7) Wednesday, September 20th & Saturday, September 30th (10:30 am - 11:30 am) It’s Autumn in Colorado! Leaves of many colors are falling to the ground and there is a chill in the air. Learn more about this season in the story “The Twelve Days of Autumn in Colorado.” Look at historic photos of the seasons in Colorado Springs and venture outside and collect objects from nature to create art. Register for these events: Call (719) 385-5990 or www.cspm.org McAllister House Museum Lecture Saturday, September 23, 2017 (1:00 pm) 423 N. Cascade Ave. www.mcallisterhouse.org (719) 635-7925 “Arlington and the Tomb of the Unknowns” presented by Mr. Tom Tudor Lecture will be in the Carriage House; located behind the McAllister House Museum. Light refreshments will be served. Call (719) 635-7925 for pricing and details. Partner Spotlight MUSELETTER SEPTEMBER 2017 | PG 3
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