History Talks
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Join us at the museum for a fun evening of history and learning. The free monthly lecture series explores different topics related to the history of Lyons and the museum's collection of artifacts. Look forward to interesting discussions and guest speakers throughout the summer.
All talks are given inside the museum and light refreshments are often provided. |
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Lyons History Day CampChildren age 6-10 can sign up for the five day summer camp where they learn about Lyons history and take part in activities such as skits and art projects including creating a souvenir scrapbook. Healthy lunch is provided each day.
Prior registration and $50 fee is required. 2018 Themes: Delivering news the old fashioned way and Colorado wild animals. Deadline for registration and payment is June 2 Camp runs from June 11-15th. To register contact Kathleen Spring at LyonsHistory@yahoo.com |
Painting rocks, photo by K. Spring
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2018 Calendar
May
12th - History Talk -"Revealing History" - See and hear how historic research, modern technology,and three photographs dated June 1898 connect Lyons to famous Coloradoan Irving Hale. Photographs whose images where obscured by time have been brought back to life with high resolution scanning and digital enhancement. 4:30-6:30 inside the museum, light refreshments provided
June
27th - Opening reception and History Talk - 5:30-8:00pm - "All Aboard! Railroads in Lyons" - Opening of the new exhibit on the history of the railroad and depot in Lyons. Accompanying history talk from 7:00-7:30pm.
11-15 - Lyons History Summer Day Camp - Delivering news the old-fashioned way and wild animals of Colorado.
Drop-Off: 9:30am Pick-Up: 12:30pm ~prior registration required~ Sponsored in part by Lyons Automotive
30th - 1:00pm - Good Old Days history program. Honoring 2018 pioneer family graduates; Class of 1968 50th reunion; Graduating classes of the '8s from 1938 to 2018; and Mr./Mrs. Good Old Days.
(program will also be given at 7:00pm at the Good Old Days bandstand)
July
10th - History Talk - 6:30-8:00pm - "Small Towns" Poetry Reading, eight Lyons Poets cover eight decades.
August
11th - 11th - 1:00-3:00pm located at Rogers Hall, 408 High St., Lyons - "Antique Quilts and Pioneer Stories. History Community Party and Fundraiser"
- View and hear the background of antique quilts owned by Lyons pioneer family members and from the Redstone Museum's collection. Nationally-known speaker will present rare 19th century quilts, and explain patterns in Lyons Pioneer quilts.
Silent auction fundraiser. Light food provided.
Requested donation of $10 to support the Lyons oral history project.
September
12th - History Talk - 6:30-8:00pm - "Commemoration of the 5th Anniversary of the 2013 Flood" - Local speakers will discuss the progress made since the flood and residents will tell stories of their flood experiences.
October
11th - History Talk - 6:30-8:00pm - "Saving Lyons Jr.-Sr. High School" - Lecture by LaVern Johnson about the campaign to save the Lyons Jr./Sr. High and other nearby schools from being closed in favor of having one large school in Longmont. The campaign began in 1948 and lasted until 1970.
12th - History Talk -"Revealing History" - See and hear how historic research, modern technology,and three photographs dated June 1898 connect Lyons to famous Coloradoan Irving Hale. Photographs whose images where obscured by time have been brought back to life with high resolution scanning and digital enhancement. 4:30-6:30 inside the museum, light refreshments provided
June
27th - Opening reception and History Talk - 5:30-8:00pm - "All Aboard! Railroads in Lyons" - Opening of the new exhibit on the history of the railroad and depot in Lyons. Accompanying history talk from 7:00-7:30pm.
11-15 - Lyons History Summer Day Camp - Delivering news the old-fashioned way and wild animals of Colorado.
Drop-Off: 9:30am Pick-Up: 12:30pm ~prior registration required~ Sponsored in part by Lyons Automotive
30th - 1:00pm - Good Old Days history program. Honoring 2018 pioneer family graduates; Class of 1968 50th reunion; Graduating classes of the '8s from 1938 to 2018; and Mr./Mrs. Good Old Days.
(program will also be given at 7:00pm at the Good Old Days bandstand)
July
10th - History Talk - 6:30-8:00pm - "Small Towns" Poetry Reading, eight Lyons Poets cover eight decades.
August
11th - 11th - 1:00-3:00pm located at Rogers Hall, 408 High St., Lyons - "Antique Quilts and Pioneer Stories. History Community Party and Fundraiser"
- View and hear the background of antique quilts owned by Lyons pioneer family members and from the Redstone Museum's collection. Nationally-known speaker will present rare 19th century quilts, and explain patterns in Lyons Pioneer quilts.
Silent auction fundraiser. Light food provided.
Requested donation of $10 to support the Lyons oral history project.
September
12th - History Talk - 6:30-8:00pm - "Commemoration of the 5th Anniversary of the 2013 Flood" - Local speakers will discuss the progress made since the flood and residents will tell stories of their flood experiences.
October
11th - History Talk - 6:30-8:00pm - "Saving Lyons Jr.-Sr. High School" - Lecture by LaVern Johnson about the campaign to save the Lyons Jr./Sr. High and other nearby schools from being closed in favor of having one large school in Longmont. The campaign began in 1948 and lasted until 1970.
Quarry workers, c. 1900