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- About UsThe Erie Historical Society was founded in 1984 to preserve Erie, Colorado’s history. We honor those hard working pioneers who mined the coal, worked the fields and ran the railroads, as well as the pioneer women who raised the families and educated the children. The Erie Historical Society: CELEBRATES Erie’s history with events like Erie Biscuit Day which held each fall, honoring a similar event held by 19th century residents to welcome the fall and celebrate the workers’ return to the mines. EDUCATES through projects like the Wise Homestead Museum, to commemorate early homesteaders and through partnerships with community members. Historic talks by local historians and lecturers provide a glimpse back in time and reveal remarkable stories about the people who settled in our region of Colorado. PRESERVES the area’s rich history through projects like the Wise Homestead Museum, at 11611 Jasper Road. The two-story Western Victorian farmhouse was built by Erie settler O.E. Wise in 1870 and has been restored by local and state Historical Societies. The Wise Homestead Museum is currently open Saturday ( May through October ) from 10am to 2pm or year-round by appointment. To schedule a visit please call 303-828-4568. Statement of Purpose The purpose…
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- Wise Homestead MuseumWise Homestead Museum is now open Saturday’s 10am to 2pm 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 family farmhouse can be described as a Western Victorian, and is now one of the oldest frame houses in Boulder county. The original house had a kitchen, pantry and three bedrooms (two upstairs). To alleviate Ada’s asthma symptoms, Oliver filled the outside walls with mud to insulate the house. Sarah Wise, great-granddaughter of Oliver Wise and longtime Erie resident, became involved in the Erie Historical Society in the early 1990?s. It had been her dream for many years to honor her family’s heritage by turning the house into a museum. With Sarah’s help, the Erie Historical Society received a grant from the Colorado Historical Society for the restoration of the original farmhouse’s exterior. Eventually the restoration of the…
- Erie Biscuit Day8th Annual Erie Biscuit Day presented by Erie Historical Society When and Where Come join us for Biscuits and Gravy on Saturday, September 18th, 2010 from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon for the 8th annual Erie Biscuit Day. We will be holding the festivities in Historic Downtown Erie, CO on Briggs Street. The day will feature Biscuits and Gravy, Homemade Stew, Live music, cake walk, raffle drawing, craft booths, historic photos and more. Sponsors, Vendors and Volunteers We are now actively seeking sponsors of this great event. If you or your business is interested please let us know. Call Sarah Wise at 303-828-4561 or email us at info@eriehistoricalsociety.org Have a great craft to show off or want to reach local people from in and around Erie, CO? We have a limited number of booths available during Erie Biscuit Day. Call Sarah Wise at 303-828-4561 or email info@eriehistoricalsociety.org for more information a booth. Want to get involved in this year’s Biscuit Day? How about volunteering your time or services? We are always looking to meet new friends interested in local Erie history. Call Sarah Wise at 303-828-4561 or email info@eriehistoricalsociety.org for opportunities to volunteer. 2009…
- MembershipAny person interested in the history of Erie, Colorado may become a member. Active membership categories are: Individual Family Business/Institutional Members are entitled to vote at regular, special or annual meetings, and are eligible to serve on the board of directors. Members are entitled to a variety of benefits, such as discounts on books, research materials, and fees, invitations to members-only events, discounts on programs and workshops. Membership is tax deductible to the extent that contributions to 501(c)3 tax exempt organizations are allowed.
- Contact UsErie Historical Society – Wise Homestead Museum 11611 Jasper Road, Erie,CO 80516 Telephone: 303.828.4561
Wise Homestead Museum host 150 Third Graders
On May 6, 2013, the Wise Homestead hosted a total of 150 Third graders (plus teachers and a number of parent volunteers) from The Academy Charter School in Westminster. Arriving in two different shifts, the students rotated through different activities during their visit. While one small group toured the museum, others could be found playing pioneer games such as Blind …
Read MoreLocal History Series 2013: Our Water’s History & the Shaping of our Future
Join us at the Erie Community Center in Erie, CO on May 9, 2013 at 7:00 One thing we Westerners know is that water is a scarce commodity. But often our knowledge doesn’t go much beyond that. Water history and water law are about as clear as mud to the layperson. Tom Cech was the Executive Director for the Central …
Read MoreLocal History Series 2013: Erie’s Mining Past and Its Impact Today
Join us at the Erie Community Center in Erie, CO on April 18, 2013 at 7:00 Most residents of Erie know of its mining history to some extent, but not many of us know where all the mines are or how they play a role today. Join Greg Sherman, P.G. as he discusses what is below Erie. Greg has been …
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Paint the Wise Homestead – June 13 at Whimsy Paint and Sip Art Studio
Join us June 13, 2013 to paint a wonderful blend of form, function and color, Wise Museum is a painting custom-created for the Erie Wise Homestead Museum.
Read MoreCelebrate Women’s History Month with Joyce Lohse
Join us March 14, 2013 at 7:00pm, as we kick off our 2013 Local History Series and celebrate Women’s History Month with award winning author Joyce Lohse! Joyce will have stories and pictures of Colorado’s most undaunted, unshakable and women pioneers including Eliza Routt, Martha Maxwell and Justina Ford to name a few. About the 2013 Local History Series We …
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Local History Series for 2013 schedule has been announced.
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2012 Homestead Christmas
Join us December 15th from 10:00am to 4:00pm for A Homestead Christmas at the Wise Homestead Museum Free Admission (donations accpeted) Museum Open House, Hot Cider, Cookies and Tours of Wise Homestead Museum Wise Homestead Museum is located at 11611 Jasper Road, Erie, CO Google Map
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Local History Series: Walking Tour of Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
Mark your calendars. Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 10am-12:00pm Join us for a morning walking tour of Mt. Pleasant Cemetery with Erie Town Clerk Nancy Parker as she walks us through the historical graves and markers. This series is sponsored by Erie Community Library and Erie Historical Society. More Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/355568281192953/
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Howell-Robinson Farm Barn
Howell-Robinson Farm Barn was moved to the Wise Homestead Museum property in XXXX. It dates to around 1875 and was originally built as a granary. [ Excerpts from Peter Gleichman's cultural and historical survey ] The barn is 19′x17’4″, one and one-half story, braced frame mortise-and-tenon construction, with braces rising from the ground sill to the corner posts. Corner …
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2012 – 10th Annual Erie Biscuit Day Round-Up
Erie Historical Society would like to thank everyone that participated and attended the Erie Biscuit Day Saturday, Sept. 15th! Check out a photo gallery from 2012 Biscuit Day Here are some of the Biscuit Day hightlights!! Stew Contest Results Congratulations to Miner’s Tavern for their winning stew entry. Thank you to all the other participants. All the stews were fantastic! …
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