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Colorado 14er Disasters: Victims of the Game: Local History Series 2010

May 26, 2010 by Leave a Comment


Join us for a slide presentation exploring the recent history of climbing Colorado’s 14,000 foot peaks for sport, June 17 at 7:00pm
Erie Community Library. Writer and Colorado naitive Mark Scott-Nash will share some of the dangerous consequences of this popular activity.

Nash has extensive experience in mountaineering and technical climbing. He has participated in over 100 search and rescue missions. His book “Colorado 14er Disasters: Victims of the Game” was published in 2009.

June 17 at 7:00pm
Erie Community Library
400 Powers Street, Erie, CO
720-685-5224

http://www.mylibrary.us

Erie Community Library and the Erie Historical Society invite you to five exciting programs exploring the history of Erie and beyond.

Local History Series 2010

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Historic Railroads of Erie: Local History Series 2010

April 29, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Historic Railroads of Erie

Join us for an exciting trip back in time, when trains ran in out of Erie transporting coal. Expert Jason Midyette, president of the Boulder County Railway Historical Society, will present a slid show about historic railroads of the Erie area.

May 13 at 7:00pm
Erie Community Library
400 Powers Street, Erie
720-685-5224
www.mylibrary.us

Local History Series 2010: Erie Community Library and the Erie Historical Society invite you to five exciting programs exploring the history of Erie and beyond.

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Local History Series 2009 : Someone’s Daughter: In Search of Justice for Jane Doe

November 8, 2009 by Leave a Comment

Erie Community Library and the Erie Historical Society present Local History Series 2009

Someone's Daughter: In Search of Justice for Jane Doe

Someone's Daughter: In Search of Justice for Jane Doe

Someone’s Daughter: In Search of Justice for Jane Doe

Join us for the final event in our series. Who was Jane Doe? Historian Silvia Pettem will share highlights from her fascinating 10-year pursuit to resolve a 1954 Boulder County cold case homicide.

When: The event starts at 7:00pm, Thursday, November 12,2009
Contact: Carol
Contact Number: 720-685-5224

Where: Erie Community Library

400 Powers Street, Erie, CO 80516

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Join us Thursday night at the Erie Community Library with Dr. Colorado

August 12, 2009 by Leave a Comment

Join us for the third evening of Local History Series 2009, presented by Erie Community Library and the Erie Historical Society. We will be informed and entertained by award-winning Colorado history professor and author Tom Noel, also known as “Dr. Colorado.” Dr. Colorado is an expert on Colorado history and will present an engaging slide show about landmarks in the Erie area.

The event starts at 7:00pm, Thursday, August 13,2009
Contact: Carol Contact Number: 720-685-5224

Who is Dr. Colorado? Visit his website at http://drcolorado.auraria.edu/

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A Fireside Chat at Erie Community Library

May 18, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Historian Richard Marold as FDR

Historian Richard Marold as FDR

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.

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

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

May 14, 2009 by Leave a Comment

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

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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.

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

February 17, 2009 by Leave a Comment

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

Isabella Bird

Isabella Bird

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.

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Anne Dyni coming to the Erie Community Library on Nov. 12 at 6:30 p.m.

November 1, 2008 by Leave a Comment

Anne Dyni, Boulder County historian and author, will present historic images and captivating stories of the early Colorado pioneers who came here in covered wagons. Their stories will amaze and inspire you.

Homesteading Along the Front Range
November 12th   6:30pm
Erie Community Library
400 Powers Street
Erie, CO 80516
720-685-5200

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Free talk on mining and its effects on community – Greg Sherman

May 16, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Greg Sherman has the answers to many questions people have asked recently:  What is a Coal Mine?  What is subsidence?  Why should I be concerned about subsidence?  Why are developers concerned?
Greg is a certified gerologist who has been studying the effects of coal mining on the landscape and development.  Among his many publications are “Geology and Mining History of the Boulder/Weld Coal Field” and “Assessment of Subsidence Damage to Existing Structures in Louisville, Lafayette, Colorado”.
To help us understand subsidence, the Erie Historical Society invited Greg to discuss this topic on Thursday, May 22 at 7p.m., at the Erie Middle School, Erie, Colorado.  This event is sponsored by the Erie Historical Society so there is no charge, however donations are appreciated.
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Historical Talk: Underground Railroad – Bonnie Carmody

February 12, 2008 by Leave a Comment

Please join us Tuesday, February 26th at 7:00pm at the Erie Middle School Auditorium for a Historical Talk. Bonnie Carmody will be talking about the Underground Railroad. The talk will cover the reason for the underground railroad and the symbols used by the slaves to negoiate safe travel to the north. Ms. Carmody will have pictures of some of these symbols. She will not have the quilt she made but will show blocks from her next quilt.

Bonnie Carmody was born in Boulder and went to school in Lafayette. She has lived in Longmont for 15 years and is an active member of the Quilters Group.
The book she is using is written by Ms. Tobin “Hidden in Plain View”.

Admission is free. We hope to see you there.

If you have any questions please contact Sarah Wise at 303.828.4561

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