Category Archives: Museums
Black American West Museum
Paul Stewart founded the Black American Museum in 1971. The museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving and disseminating the great contributions of Blacks in the Old West. Hear stories of black cowboys, miners, soldiers, homesteaders and ranchers. The museum is … Continue reading
Astor House Musem Golden
Through innovative exhibits historic collections and dynamic programs, people are connected to the history of Golden through thr Astor House Museum. Come experience the pioneer life! Astr House 822 12th St Golden 303-278-3557 website: http://www.astorhousemuseum.org/
Argo Mine & Mill in Idaho Springs
Located 35 minutes west of Denver, Colorado. Argo tunnel provided water drainage, ventilation and economical transportation of gold ore. Construction start in 1893 taking 17 years to reach over 4.5 miles to Central City. Gold bearing ore collected from the … Continue reading
Dinosaur Ridge
http://www.dinoridge.org In 1877, Colorado became home to some most well-known dinosaurs discovered, including Brontosaurus, Diplodocus, Stegosaurus. In the 1930′s dinosaur tracks were found on the east sid eof Dinosaur Ridge in the rocks of the Dakota Group. Dinosaur Ridge provides an educational … Continue reading
Buffalo Bill Park Museum & Grave
Buffalo Bill, William Cody, was born in 1846 in Iowa and moved to Kansas when he was still a child. After working herding cattle & driving a wagon trail, William Cody joined the Pony Express in 1860. Show business began for Buffalo … Continue reading
