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Wise Homestead enhancements

June 2nd, 2009 Posted in Erie Historical Society News | No Comments »

 

We have been busy working on the landscaping at the Erie-Wise Homestead Museum. This past weekend we planted some liliac bushes and 5 new trees around the museum. We have broke ground on a rather large garden and hope to get some vegetables planted in the next couple of weeks.

Thanks to all the volunteers, Alan, Geoff and Amy, Matt and Kristin, Paula and her daughters, and Phil and his grandson, that came out to help out with the planting!   

 

Come on out and take a peek. We are open every Saturday 10am to 2pm

We look forward to see you this weekend.

Spirit of Flight Center Colorado

May 24th, 2009 Posted in Colorado Museums | No Comments »

The Spirit of Flight Center offers a truly unique environment that combines vintage and corporate aviation while promoting the love of flight.

Hundreds of rare aviation items and artifacts are on display in the Spirit of Flight Hall of Honor representing the past, present and future of flight.

The world class facility was designed for anyone who is interested in being around aircraft and the airport and those who enjoy the inspirational spirit of aviation. Aircraft and flight memorabilia are displayed to honor all veterans and to educate the general public on the significance of aviation and aviation history.

Tour Hours: M-F 10am to 2pm
Group Tours, Weekends & Other Times by Appointment
Admission: $5.00 minimum donation

The Spirit Flight Center
2650 S. Main Street
Erie, CO 80516
Phone: 303-460-1156
Web: http://www.spiritofflight.com

Erie – Wise Homestead Museum

May 24th, 2009 Posted in Colorado Museums | No Comments »

The Wise Homestead dates back to 1869, when Oliver Wise, his wife Adaline (Ada), and their three children came across the plains from Wisconsin to settle in Colorado. Oliver built a small log cabin and began to farm the land. In 1870, he was granted a U.S. Homestead Patent on the property, and began building a permanent farmhouse.

The Wise Homestead is currently open Saturdays (May through October) from 10am to 2pm and by appointment. to schedule a visit, please call 303-828-4568. For more infomation about the museum or the Erie Historical Society please call Sarah Wise at 303-828-4561

Erie Historical Society – Wise Homestead Museum
11611 Jasper Road, Erie,CO  80516
Telephone: 303.828.4561

Erie Community Garage Sale – June 20th

May 21st, 2009 Posted in Erie Historical Society News | No Comments »

Erie United Methodist Church in Erie, CO is hosting the 2009 Erie Community Garage Sale on Saturday, June 20, 2009 from 8:00am to 12:00 noon at there Erie United Methodist Church.

The garage sale proceeds will be donated to both the Erie Historical Society and the O.U.R. Center in Longmont.

To donate quality garage sale items, please bring them by the church’s Fellowship Hall at any of the following times:

• Mondays and Wednesdays from 10am to 1pm
• Sunday, June 14 from noon to 2pm (Please feel free to join us for church at 10:30am!)
• Wednesday, June 17 from 5pm to 7pm

Erie Community Garage Sale
Saturday, June 20th
8:00AM to Noon at the
Erie Methodist Church
604 Holbrook Street (across from City Hall)
Erie, CO 80516
Phone: (303) 828-3906.

http://www.erieumc.org

Erie Community Library offering Online Genealogy Basics Class

May 19th, 2009 Posted in Erie Historical Society News | No Comments »

This class will introduce participants to database resources such as HeritageQuest and Ancestry Library and other online resources.  Guest instructor Margaret Langley, librarian and genealogy expert, will lead the session.

Register:  Call 720-685-5224 or online at http://www.mylibrary.us

Online Genealogy Basics
Thursday, May 21, 1-2:30

Erie Community Library
400 Powers Street
Erie, CO 80516

A Fireside Chat at Erie Community Library

May 18th, 2009 Posted in Historical Talks | No Comments »

A group of twenty-four gathered in the Living Room at Erie Community Library for a visit from Franklin Delano Roosevelt.  Historian Richard Marold arrived in a period wheelchair, sporting a bow tie and vintage FDR campaign button on his lapel.  We learned about some of the New Deal projects in Colorado including as Red Rocks Amphitheater.  There were many questions about the policies and personal life of the 4-term president.  An inspiring time was had by all.  This was the second in the 2009 Local History Series by the library and the Erie Historical Society.  Next up in the series on August 13: Colorado Landmarks Reborn with “Dr. Colorado” Tom Noel.

View all upcoming Local History Talks

Photo and summary submitted by Carol Taylor, High Plains Library District, Adult Services Librarian, Erie Community Library

Museum is now open for the season

May 16th, 2009 Posted in Erie Historical Society News | No Comments »

The Erie-Wise Homestead Museum is now open every Saturday 10am to 2pm. Stop by we look forward to seeing you.

The museum is also available by appointment.
Please call Sarah Wise to set up a day and time.
303.828.4561

FDR and the New Deal in Colorado : 2009 Local History Series

May 14th, 2009 Posted in Erie Historical Society News, Historical Talks | No Comments »

Erie Historical Society and the Erie Community Library are hosting entertaining and informative programs that take us back in time and reveal remarkable stories about the people who settled in our region of Colorado.

FDR and the New Deal in Colorado
with historian and re-enactor Richard Marold
Thursday, May 14 at 7:00
at the Erie Community Library

About the events: View all Local History Series 2009 : Exploring our past events.
Share six evenings of history wtih the Erie Historical Society and the Erie Community Library. These entertaining and informative programs take us back in time and reveal remarkable stories about the people who settled in our region of Colorado.

Programs begin at 7:00pm and are held at the Erie Community Library.

Sponsored by the Erie Community Library and the Erie Historical Society.

Contact Carol Taylor at the Erie Community Library 720-685-5224 or Sarah Wise at the Erie Historical Society.

Isabella Bird featuring Lynne Swanson : 1st of the 2009 Local history Series

February 17th, 2009 Posted in Historical Talks | No Comments »

Mark your calendars. The first in a series of six evenings of history begins March 19th.

Isabella Bird: A Chautauqua evening, celebrating Women’s History Month, featuring Lynne Swanson as the Englishwoman who explored around Long’s Peak in 1873

Sign up below. Admission is free.

About the events:
Share six evenings of history wtih the Erie Historical Society and the Erie Community Library. These entertaining and informative programs take us back in time and reveal remarkable stories about the people who settled in our region of Colorado.

Programs begin at 7:00pm and are held at the Erie Community Library.

Sponsored by the Erie Community Library and the Erie Historical Society.

Contact Carol Taylor at the Erie Community Library 720-685-5224 or Sarah Wise at the Erie Historical Society.

Erie Historical Society Update 2/15/2009

February 15th, 2009 Posted in Erie Historical Society News | No Comments »