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Program Schedule for 2012
General membership meetings are normally held in the evening on the third Thursday
of each month in the Palmer Lake Town Hall. Following a brief business meeting,
there is an historical presentation followed by refreshments. Programs are free to the public, unless otherwise noted. See The Tribune Calendar/Events, The Community News,
or Posted Flyers for Details.
All Palmer Lake Historical Society events are planned, coordinated and carried out by the board of directors
of the PLHS.
| January 19, 2012 6:30 pm |
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Annual Potluck Dinner & Membership Meeting: Bring a side dish or dessert to share. |
| February 16, 2012 7:00 pm |
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"Frank Lewis-Dale Jones Gang." Dwight Haverkorn tells of the gang that killed nine police officers between 1913 and 1918 and had a deadly shootout in Colorado Springs in September 1918. |
| March 15, 2012 7:00 pm |
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"Colorado Railroad Ice Houses." Bill Reich relates the results of his research into the railroad ice houses in Colorado, including the local Doyle ice house. |
| April 19, 2012 7:00 pm |
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"Trails to Interstate: Transportation Systems Across the Palmer Divide." Lee Whiteley will use historic maps and illustrations, as well as modern photographs, to trace transportation routes across the Palmer Divide from the early trails to Interstate 25. |
| May 17, 2012 7:00 pm |
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"Early Life on the Palmer Divide." Don Ellis gives us a glimpse of life, logging, farming and ranching along the Palmer Divide, from the use of stone tools to steam engines. |
| June 17, 2012 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Sunday |
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"Father's Day Ice Cream Social." Bring the family to Palmer Lake Town Hall for free ice cream, pie, and live music as we honor Dads! |
| July 19, 2012 7:00 pm |
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"Eating Houses on the Midland Railroad." Tom Van Wormer tells how trainloads of passengers were fed during the brief train stops. |
| August 16, 2012 7:00 pm |
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"Restoration Projects in Douglas County." Jerry Wlodarek and Johnny Mulligan return to describe the restoration of the historic Prairie Canyon Ranch blacksmith forge and other restoration projects in Douglas County. |
| September 20, 2012 7:00 pm |
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"Ponderosa Giants - How Old Is That Tree?" Terry Stokka demonstrates that you can't judge a tree's age by its size and describes efforts to determine the age of local area "giant" pines. |
| October 18, 2012 7:00 pm |
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"Railroads of the Pikes Peak Region." Mel McFarland provides a fascinating look at the different railroads that served this area - from Palmer Lake to Kelker. |
| November 15, 2012 7:00 pm |
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"Pioneer Weapons." Jerry Wlodarek and Johnny Mulligan display and discuss some of the weapons used by early inhabitants and settlers for hunting and protection. |
| December 2012 |
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No Meeting: Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! |
See The Tribune, Calendar/Events, The Community News, or Posted Flyers for Details. All Programs are at the Palmer Lake Town Hall, and are Open to Everyone at no charge, unless otherwise noted. Watch for Details.
Come One, Come All.
Step this way,
for a history making
good time!
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