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June 19, 2010
Contact: Jan Collins
719-689-2634
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Florissant, Colorado Pioneer Cemetery:
The Stories Behind the Tombstones
by Laura
Moncrief and Nancy Boyd |
Donkey Derby Days
& Change of Venue for Laura Moncrief Book Signing
Due to popular demand, author Laura Moncrief has
switched from her program at the Florissant Library to a
two-day book signing at the Cripple Creek District
Museum Gift Shop. Ms. Moncrief will be signing her new
book, Florissant, Colorado Pioneer Cemetery: The Stories
Behind the Tombstones between 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on
Saturday and Sunday, June 26 and 27. Written with Nancy
Boyd, this new book is the best interpretive history of
Florissant's historic cemetery and its permanent
residents.
The book signing will go hand in hand with Cripple
Creek's 79th Annual Donkey Derby celebration. This
classic event includes something for the whole family!
Vendors and performers will fill the streets of Cripple
Creek as the city celebrates its historic donkey herd.
Look for the Museum float in the annual Donkey Derby
Days parade on Saturday! Then, on Sunday, the Museum
will proudly host the Businessman's Race. Watch as
local business owners and their employees push, pull and
drag a donkey to infamy.
Jan
Collins
Director
Cripple Creek District Museum
P.O. Box1210 ~ 500 East Bennett Avenue
Cripple Creek, Colorado 80813
www.cripple-creek.org
719-689-2634 ~ 719-689-9540 |
Melissa Trenary
Friends of the Museum Coordinator
Cripple Creek District Museum
500 E. Bennett Avenue ~ P.O. Box 1210
Cripple Creek, Colorado 80813
719-689-2634 ~ 719-689-9540
www.cripple-creek.org
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Research Requests: Research is conducted by our
limited staff and volunteers. The Museum
respectfully requests a minimum $10 donation when
requesting research. PayPal is available on the
Museum website, or checks can be mailed to the above
address. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!
The Cripple Creek District Museum is a private,
not-for-profit foundation. Donations to the
foundation are tax-deductible. Ask about our
Friends of the Museum memberships!
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June 9, 2010
Contact: Jan Collins
719-689-2634
For Immediate Release:
The Cripple Creek District Museum is now open for
Summer hours, 7 days a week 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Come
on in and see what we’ve been doing. On Friday, June 11,
the Museum will be hosting the first “Evening At The Museum”
of the summer. We will be staying open until 9:00 p.m.
Happy Father’s Day! Sunday June 20 all Dad’s
receive free admission. That same day, Ray Seibert, author
of the book “Up On Cripple Creek” will be on hand from noon
until 2:00 p.m. for a book signing in the Museum Gift Shop.
June 26 and 27 is the 79th Annual Donkey Derby Days in
Cripple Creek. Once again, the Cripple Creek District
Museum is proud to sponsor the Businessman’s Race on Sunday
the 27th. Start time is 2:30 p.m. in the Museum Parking
Lot.
June 27, Museum volunteer and co-author of the book
Florissant, Colorado Pioneer Cemetery--The Stories Behind The
Tombstones, Laura L. Moncrief will be giving a
presentation at the Florissant Library in Florissant, Colorado.
The illustrated program will feature some of the early pioneers
buried at the Florissant Cemetery. Admission is free and
doors open at 1:30 p.m., program begins at 2:00 p.m..
Following the program, Laura will be signing copies of her book.
Don’t forget about our free Sunday afternoon Historic
Walking Tours. Take a stroll through the downtown commercial
district while learning all about Cripple Creek’s early years.
The tours leave at 2:00 p.m. from in front of the Museum Gift
Shop.
Jan
Collins
Director
Cripple Creek District Museum
P.O. Box1210 ~ 500 East Bennett Avenue
Cripple Creek, Colorado 80813
www.cripple-creek.org
719-689-2634 ~ 719-689-9540
Research Requests: Research is conducted by our
limited staff and volunteers. The Museum respectfully requests a
minimum $10 donation when requesting research. PayPal is
available on the Museum website, or checks can be sent to the
above address. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
The Cripple Creek District Museum is a private, not-for-profit
foundation. Donations to the foundation are tax-deductible.
Ask about our Friends of the Museum membership!
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May 6, 2010
Contact: Jan Collins
719-689-2634
The Cripple Creek District Museum is the place to visit this
May!
We celebrating Mother's Day, May 9 by giving all Moms free
admission to the Museum all day.
Saturday, May 15 we will be opening full time for the summer.
In honor of Historic Preservation Week, we are offering free
admission to everyone. Our new summer hours will be 10
a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week.
Also on Saturday, May 15 we will be having our Hardrock Park
Dedication Ceremony at 1 p.m. Light refreshments will be
served. Following the ceremony, our two historic cabins
will be open for viewing.
Sunday, May 16 Mona Hodgson will be here from noon to 3 p.m. to
sign copies of her latest book, "Two Brides To
Many". Mona is the author of 28 children's books.
This new book is her first adult novel and is set in Cripple
Creek in 1896. We will be serving light refreshments, so
come on in and get your own autographed copy of Mona's book.
Also on Sunday May 16, Melissa Trenary will begin her Sunday
afternoon Historic Walking Tours. These tours are free
and begin from in front of the Museum Gift Shop at 2 p.m.
Please feel free to call or e-mail us if you have any
questions regarding any of our May events.
Jan
Collins
Director
Cripple Creek District Museum
P.O. Box1210 ~ 500 East Bennett Avenue
Cripple Creek, Colorado 80813
www.cripple-creek.org
719-689-2634 ~ 719-689-9540
Research Requests: Research is conducted by our
limited staff and volunteers. The Museum respectfully requests
a minimum $10 donation when requesting research. PayPal is
available on the Museum website, or checks can be sent to the
above address. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
The Cripple Creek District Museum is a private, not-for-profit
foundation. Donations to the foundation are tax-deductible.
Ask about our Friends of the Museum membership!
Jan
Collins
Director
Cripple Creek District Museum
P.O. Box1210 ~ 500 East Bennett Avenue
Cripple Creek, Colorado 80813
www.cripple-creek.org
719-689-2634 ~ 719-689-9540
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