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Forty Years, Forty Artifacts

7/21/2019

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Housed in the town's 1881 schoolhouse the Lyons Redstone Museum opened to the public in 1979. 2019 brings the 40th Anniversary of operation and an opportunity to celebrate the history of Lyons as told through the stories of 40 artifacts. The exhibit comprised of objects, photographs, and documents shows the depth and breadth of the museum’s collections. 
​Several items on display, such as the Long's Peak Road Map and the 1891-1910 Police Register are on display for the first time.   
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All Aboard! Railroads in Lyons exhibit opens

6/29/2018

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All Aboard! Railroads in Lyons
It wasn't long after the founding of Lyons in 1881 that the Denver, Utah & Pacific Railroad arrived in Lyons. The exhibit traces the history of the railroads from 1885, to the closing of the depot in 1960, and the final special excursion train from Lyons in 1962 with objects photographs, and ephemera.

Fun for railroad and history enthusiasts alike! 
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World War II  Diary Transcribed at the Museum

4/29/2018

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A new acquisition to the museum in 2017 included the WWII diary of Charles P. Swift which he began on December 7, 1941 in Pearl Harbor and concludes September 20, 1942. The diary is part of the Swift/Bohn/Smith Family Collection that was donated by the Dolph and C. Phillip Swift families. 
A fascinating historical document covering some of the pivotal events in WWII history, the diary has been transcribed by museum staff and is available to read at the museum. 
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Colorado's Most Significant Artifacts

12/1/2017

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​A collection of 214 teacher register and grade books spanning 1920 to 1961 from the Lyons schools was recognized as one of Colorado's Top Ten Most Significant Historical Artifacts for 2017. They provide a wealth of information about the Lyons schools and community from 1920-1961. In addition to student, parent, and teacher information the books give the museum the ability to track class sizes, gender demographics, school year calendars, and changes in curriculum over time.
Learn more at historycolorado.org or click here
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