Saturday, February 11, 2012
Fam. Day:
At the Movies
This Family Fun Day is inspired by the Museum's current exhibit, Hollywood, Colorado.
Boulder History Museum

Sunday, February 05, 2012
Free First Sundays
Free admission though donations are appreciated.
Boulder History Museum

Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Boulder Conversations with EXTRAORDINARY People
with Larry Gold
Join us for our 4th season at the Chautauqua Community House for wine and cheese while you listen to these extraordinary people share their remarkable stories.
Chautauqua Community House

Thursday, January 12, 2012
Hollywood, Colorado:
Sneak Peek Exhibit Opening
See the new exhibit before the general public from 5:30-7pm!
Boulder History Museum

Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Boulder Conversations with EXTRAORDINARY People
with Kristi Anseth
Join us for our 4th season at the Chautauqua Community House for wine and cheese while you listen to these extraordinary people share their remarkable stories.
Chautauqua Community House

Sunday, January 01, 2012
Museum CLOSED
In Observance of New Year Day holiday.
Boulder History Museum

Sunday, December 25, 2011
Museum CLOSED
In Observance of the Christmas holiday.
Boulder History Museum

Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Boulder Conversations with EXTRAORDINARY People
with John Echohawk
Join us for our 4th season at the Chautauqua Community House for wine and cheese while you listen to these extraordinary people share their remarkable stories.
Chautauqua Community House

Tuesday, December 06, 2011
Colorado Gives Day!
December 6, 2011 is Colorado Gives Day! 24 hours to give where you live!

Tuesday, December 06, 2011
1968 Book Discussion:
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
Co-hosted by the Boulder Public Library this book discussion will highlight a work written or published in 1968 or written more recently about events that happened that extraordinary year.
Pulse Point

Sunday, December 04, 2011
Free First Sundays
Free admission though donations are appreciated.
Boulder History Museum

Friday, December 02, 2011
Laser Light Show:
Led Zeppelin
Climb the stairway to heaven with Jimmy Page and Robert Plant in this rockin' laser show.
Fiske Planetarium

Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Backstage Past:
Talk & Book Signing by Barry Fey
Be sure not to miss this book signing and talk by local legendary music promoter.
Canyon Theater

Thursday, November 24, 2011
Museum CLOSED
In Observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Boulder History Museum

Thursday, November 17, 2011
Sawmills of Boulder and Colorado:
A Colorado Industry of the Past
Slide show and Book Signing by Boulder author, Bill Reich.
Carnegie Branch Library for Local History

Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Where was Boulder in 1968?
Panel Discussion of The Groovy, The Badge,
The Drafted & The Radical
Individuals from all sides of the issues will discuss what was occurring in Boulder between 1968 and 1974. Moderated by Clay Evans.
Canyon Theater

Friday, November 11, 2011
Laser Light Show:
Jimi Hendrix
Join us for an entertaining laser show featuring the music of Jimi Hendrix, one of the greatest electric guitarists in musical history.
Fiske Planetarium

Thursday, November 10, 2011
1968 Book Discussion:
The Things They Carried
Co-hosted by the Boulder Public Library this book discussion will highlight a work written or published in 1968 or written more recently about events that happened that extraordinary year.
Pulse Point

Sunday, November 06, 2011
Free First Sundays
Free admission though donations are appreciated.
Boulder History Museum

Tuesday, November 01, 2011
Boulder Conversations with EXTRAORDINARY People
with Elfriede Gamow
Join us for our 4th season at the Chautauqua Community House for wine and cheese while you listen to these extraordinary people share their remarkable stories.
Chautauqua Community House

Saturday, October 29, 2011
Night of the Living Dead
1968 Movie
Be sure to join us for this classic 1968 horror film!
Muenzinger Auditorium

Thursday, October 20, 2011
The Night of the Following Day
1968 Movie
Be sure to join us for this classic 1968 film!
Canyon Theater

Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Around Nederland
with Kay Turnbaugh
Slide show and Book Signing by Boulder author, Kay Turnbaugh.
Carnegie Branch Library for Local History

Tuesday, October 18, 2011
1968 Book Discussion:
True Grit
Co-hosted by the Boulder Public Library this book discussion will highlight a work written or published in 1968.
Pulse Point

Thursday, October 13, 2011
Boulder Conversations with EXTRAORDINARY People
with Sonny Flowers
Join us for our 4th season at the Chautauqua Community House for wine and cheese while you listen to these extraordinary people share their remarkable stories.
Chautauqua Community House

Saturday, October 08, 2011
Music of the Beatles:
Classical Mystery Tour
Enjoy the timeless music of the Beatles performed by the Classical Mystery Tour and the Boulder Phil. Hear the original studio orchestrations brought to life in this one-of-a-kind concert that will make you Twist and Shout!
Macky Auditorium

Friday, October 07, 2011
Laser Light Show:
The Doors
The Lizard King returns! This entertaining laser show features songs like Hello, Love You, People are Strange, Riders on the Storm, Waiting for the Sun, and more.
Fiske Planetarium

Sunday, October 02, 2011
Family FREE Day
1968 in America
Come out with the whole family to enjoy this 1968 retro inspired family day!
Boulder History Museum

Friday, September 30, 2011
Hippies & Hipsters
60s Dance Party
"Break on Through" to the other side as Club B and the Boulder History Museum Presents Hippies & Hipsters 60s Dance Party!
Hotel Boulderado's Club "B"

Saturday, September 24, 2011
Smithsonian Museum Day
FREE to Smithsonian Institution Members.
Boulder History Museum

Thursday, September 22, 2011
4th Annual
Boulder Mystery Challenge:
East Pearl Edition
Join us at Odd Fellows Lodge for an evening of history riddles, great food and drink, and fun with friends in the East Pearl Neighborhood!
Odd Fellows Lodge

Monday, September 19, 2011
Stan Brakhage
Films of 1968
Stan Brakhage, long time resident of Boulder, was an American non-narrative filmmaker who is considered to be one of the most important figures in 20th century experimental film.
Canyon Theater

Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Boulder Conversations with EXTRAORDINARY People
with Patty Limerick & Charles Wilkinson
Join us for our 4th season at the Chautauqua Community House for wine and cheese while you listen to these extraordinary people share their remarkable stories.
Chautauqua Community House

Friday, September 09, 2011
Laser Light Show:
Beatles Sgt. Pepper's
John, Paul, George and Ringo provide the music for the psychedelic journey that resurrects the spirit of the late 60s.
Fiske Planetarium

Sunday, September 04, 2011
Free First Sundays
Free admission though donations are appreciated.
Boulder History Museum

Tuesday, August 30, 2011
1968 in America:
Sneak Peek Exhibit Opening
See the new exhibit before the general public!
Boulder History Museum

Sunday, August 07, 2011
Dog Daze of Summer
Family Day!
Join us for a family day at the Museum featuring Man's Best Friend!
Boulder History Museum

Sunday, August 07, 2011
Free First Sundays
Free admission though donations are appreciated.
Boulder History Museum

Sunday, July 17, 2011
Dog Walking Tour
of Boulder's Storied
Uni-Hill Neighborhood
Bring your dog and your curiosity to learn about Boulder's Uni-Hill.
Boulder History Museum

Sunday, July 03, 2011
Free First Sundays
Free admission though donations are appreciated.
Boulder History Museum

Thursday, June 23, 2011
Walking Tour
Historic Uni-Hill Neighborhood
As part of Boulder’s Walk & Bike Month, join the Boulder History Museum for a walking tour of the historic University Hill neighborhood.
Boulder History Museum

Wednesday, June 08, 2011
Boulder Creek Path
History Bike Tour
Join us for this fun history on wheels tour!
Settler's Park Parking Lot

Wednesday, June 08, 2011
The Holubar Family & the
History of Mountaineering
Gear in Boulder
Oregon author Bruce Johnson present a slide presentation about Boulder entrepreneurs of the 1960s climbing industry.
Carnegie Library for Local History

Sunday, June 05, 2011
Free First Sundays
Free admission though donations are appreciated.
Boulder History Museum

Wednesday, May 18, 2011
International Museum Day
50% off admission with proof of current membership card from any museum.
Boulder History Museum

Saturday, May 14, 2011
Nature of Dogs
Kids Day Camp
Join us a for a fun doggie-themed Saturday afternoon at the Museum to celebrate our new exhibit, Nature of Dogs. Activities are designed to complete the Pet Care badge.
Boulder History Museum

Wednesday, May 11, 2011
The Female of the Species:
Four Women in Boulder History
Hannah Connell Barker
Salon Series program co-sponsored by Historic Boulder, Boulder History Museum and the Carnegie Branch Library.
Carnegie Branch Library for Local History

Sunday, May 01, 2011
Nature of Dogs:
Sneak Peek Exhibit Opening
See the new exhibit before the general public!
Boulder History Museum

Sunday, May 01, 2011
Free First Sundays
Free admission though donations are appreciated.
Boulder History Museum

Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Boulder Conversations with EXTRAORDINARY People
with Dave Scott
Join us for our 3rd season 2010-2011 at the Chautauqua Community House for wine and cheese while you listen to these extraordinary people share their remarkable personal stories.
Chautauqua Community House

Sunday, April 03, 2011
Free First Sundays
Free admission though donations are appreciated.
Boulder History Museum

Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Carnations: A Colorado Industry of the Past
Slide show and Book Signing by Boulder author, Bill Reich.
Carnegie Library for Local History

Tuesday, March 08, 2011
Boulder Conversations with EXTRAORDINARY People
with Gene Bolles, M.D.
Join us for our 3rd season 2010-2011 at the Chautauqua Community House for wine and cheese while you listen to these extraordinary people share their remarkable personal stories.
Chautauqua Community House

Sunday, March 06, 2011
Free First Sundays
Free admission though donations are appreciated.
Boulder History Museum

Wednesday, February 23, 2011
JUST ADDED: Boulder Conversations with
EXTRAORDINARY People
with Susan Solomon
Join us for our 3rd season 2010-2011 at the Chautauqua Community House for wine and cheese while you listen to these extraordinary people share their remarkable personal stories.
Chautauqua Community House

Thursday, February 17, 2011
Treasures of NOAA's Ark
Sneak Peek Reception
Be the first to see the newest exhibit in Boulder!
Boulder History Museum

Saturday, February 12, 2011
Earth Explorers Premier Party
Premiering 12 short films produced by local Trail Ridge/MESA students starring resident scientists.
CU-ATLAS Auditorium

Tuesday, February 08, 2011
Boulder Conversations with EXTRAORDINARY People
with David Barrett
Join us for our 3rd season 2010-2011 at the Chautauqua Community House for wine and cheese while you listen to these extraordinary people share their remarkable personal stories.
Chautauqua Community House

Sunday, February 06, 2011
Free First Sundays
Free admission though donations are appreciated.
Boulder History Museum

Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Boulder Conversations with EXTRAORDINARY People
with Margaret Coel
Join us for our 3rd season 2010-2011 at the Chautauqua Community House for wine and cheese while you listen to these extraordinary people share their remarkable personal stories.
Chautauqua Community House

Sunday, January 02, 2011
Free First Sundays
Free admission though donations are appreciated.
Boulder History Museum

Saturday, January 01, 2011
Museum CLOSED
In Observance of New Year's Day.
Boulder History Museum

Friday, December 31, 2010
Special Holiday Hours
In Observance of New Year's Eve.
Boulder History Museum

Saturday, December 25, 2010
Museum CLOSED
In Observance of the Christmas holiday.
Boulder History Museum

Friday, December 24, 2010
Special Holiday Hours
In Observance of the Christmas Eve.
Boulder History Museum

Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Share-A-Gift for FREE Admission
Share-A Gift for FREE Admission. One per person through Wednesday, December 15th.
Boulder History Museum

Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Boulder Conversations with EXTRAORDINARY People
with Judge Jean Dubofsky
Join us for our 3rd season 2010-2011 at the Chautauqua Community House for wine and cheese while you listen to these extraordinary people share their remarkable personal stories.
Chautauqua Community House

Wednesday, December 08, 2010
Colorado Gives Day!
December 8, 2010 is Colorado Gives Day! 24 hours to give where you live!

Sunday, December 05, 2010
Free First Sundays
Free admission though donations are appreciated.
Boulder History Museum

Thursday, November 25, 2010
Museum CLOSED
In Observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Boulder History Museum

Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Black Smoke and White Iron:
A History of Colorado's Kiln, Ovens, Furnaces and Rails
Slide show and Book Signing by Boulder author, Bill Reich.
Carnegie Library for Local History

Tuesday, November 09, 2010
Boulder Conversations with EXTRAORDINARY People
with Jim Voss
Join us for our 3rd season 2010-2011 at the Chautauqua Community House for wine and cheese while you listen to these extraordinary people share their remarkable personal stories.
Chautauqua Community House

Sunday, November 07, 2010
Free First Sundays
Free admission though donations are appreciated.
Boulder History Museum

Thursday, October 21, 2010
Beyond the Land of Gold
Slide Show & Book Signing
Slide show and book signing by authors, Rebecca Valentine and Travis Thompson.
Boulder History Museum

Thursday, October 14, 2010
Celebrate Macky!
A History of the Early Years
Celebrating Macky Autiorium's 100th anniversary, presented by Boulder native, Kristin Anderson.
Carnegie Library for Local History

Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Boulder Conversations with EXTRAORDINARY People
with Eric Cornell
Join us for our 3rd season 2010-2011 at the Chautauqua Community House for wine and cheese while you listen to these extraordinary people share their remarkable personal stories. Chautauqua Community House, 5:30-7pm
Chautauqua Community House

Sunday, October 03, 2010
Free First Sundays
Free admission though donations are appreciated.
Boulder History Museum

Saturday, September 25, 2010
Boulder Takes Off!
Family FREE Day
FREE hands-on demonstrations of flight in conjunction with 'Colorado Takes Off!' exhibit and Aviator's Discovery Room, plus much more for the whole family!
Boulder History Museum

Tuesday, September 07, 2010 - Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Boulder Conversations with EXTRAORDINARY People
Join us for our 3rd season at the Chautauqua Community House for wine and cheese while you listen to these extraordinary people share their remarkable stories. September 7, 2010 - April 12, 2011
Chautauqua Community House

Tuesday, September 07, 2010
CANCELLED - Boulder Conversations with EXTRAORDINARY People
with Chuck Porter
This program has been cancelled. For refunds or other information, contact the Chautauqua Box Office at 303 440 7666
Join us for our 3rd season 2010-2011 at the Chautauqua Community House for wine and cheese while you listen to these extraordinary people share their remarkable personal stories.
Chautauqua Community House

Sunday, September 05, 2010
Free First Sundays
Free admission though donations are appreciated.
Boulder History Museum

Thursday, August 26, 2010
Colorado Takes Off!
Sneak Peek Reception
Be the first to see the newest exhibit in Boulder!
Boulder History Museum

Friday, August 13, 2010
History Mystery Challenge:
'The Hill' Edition
Join us at the beautiful Harbeck House of the Boulder History Museum for an evening of history riddles, great food and drink, and fun with friends in the University Hill Neighborhood!
Boulder History Museum

Wednesday, August 04, 2010
Barker Dam's
100th Anniversary:
Big Dam Party
Come celebrate Barker Dam's 100th Anniversary!
Hurricane Hill Drive

Wednesday, August 04, 2010
Preschool Discovery Hour:
Hat Tricks
Gallery games, stories, dress-up and crafts.
Discovery Room @ Boulder History Museum

Sunday, August 01, 2010
Free First Sundays
Free admission though donations are appreciated.
Boulder History Museum

Sunday, July 18, 2010
Live Improvisation Concert
with The Boy-Girl Band
A interactive musical program fun for all ages!
Boulder History Museum

Sunday, July 11, 2010
Free Sundays and BONUS Mini-Concert
Free admission though donations are appreciated.
Boulder History Museum

Wednesday, July 07, 2010
Preschool Discovery Hour - Lets Make Music
Gallery games, stories, dress-up and crafts.
Discovery Room@Boulder History Museum

Wednesday, July 07, 2010
Boulder Conversations with EXTRAORDINARY People
with Michael Christie
An Evening with Maestro Michael Christie, Music Director of the Colorado Music Festival.
Chautauqua Community House

Sunday, July 04, 2010
Museum CLOSED
In Observance of Independence Day.
Boulder History Museum

Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Book Talk and Signing
Only in Boulder:
The County's Colorful Characters
Join us for a book talk and signing by Silvia Pettem.
Carnegie Branch Library for Local History

Sunday, June 27, 2010
The Music and Instruments
of the Power of Music Exhibit
A interactive musical program fun for all ages!
Boulder History Museum

Saturday, June 12, 2010
Celebrate Boulder! SummerFest
FREE event with activities for the whole family!
Boulder History Museum

Sunday, June 06, 2010
Free First Sundays and Mini-Concert
Free admission though donations are appreciated.
Boulder History Museum

Wednesday, June 02, 2010
Preschool Discovery Hour - Boulder Buffalo Bees and Bears
Gallery games, stories, dress-up and crafts.
Discovery Room @ Boulder History Museum

Thursday, May 27, 2010
Power of Music Sneak Peek Reception
Be the first to see the newest exhibit in Boulder!
Boulder History Museum

Saturday, May 15, 2010 - Sunday, May 16, 2010
Only in Boulder closes this weekend!
Its your last chance to see this exciting exhibition celebrating Boulder's first 150 years.
The BEST Museum in Boulder!

Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Finding The Switzerland Trail of America
This slide show will be presented by Michael O’Neill. Come learn about how the railroad got started, what route it took and what types of materials were transported up and down the mountain.
Carnegie Branch Library for Local History

Wednesday, May 05, 2010
Preschool Discovery Hour - Treasure Hunters
Gallery games, stories, dress-up and crafts.
Discovery Room@Boulder History Museum

Tuesday, May 04, 2010
Boulder Conversations with EXTRAORDINARY People
with Frank Shorter
Olympic champion, sports commentator and a driving force in the distance running boom that started in the U.S.
Chautauqua Community House

Sunday, May 02, 2010
First Sunday/Free Sunday
Free admission though donations are appreciated.
Boulder History Museum

Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Annual Membership Meeting
All 2009-2010 BHM members welcome!
Rocky Mountain Climbers Room
Ground Level of the Chautauqua Community House

Wednesday, April 07, 2010
Boulder Conversations with EXTRAORDINARY People
with Nick and Helen Forster
Musicians, songwriters, actors and hosts of etown, a nationally acclaimed live radio program based in Boulder.
Chautauqua Community House

Sunday, April 04, 2010
First Sunday/Free Sunday
Free admission though donations are appreciated.
Boulder History Museum

Thursday, March 18, 2010
Five Courageous Teachers of Colorado: 1872-1885
Five early teachers came to Colorado between 1872 - 1885 to teach in one-room school houses. Two of them ended up in Boulder County. Come hear Kay Negash tell their stories of courage and determination.
Carnegie Branch for Local History

Tuesday, March 09, 2010
Boulder Conversations with EXTRAORDINARY People
with Tom Cech
Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, Distinguished Professor and Director of the Colorado Initiative in Molecular Biotechnology.
Chautauqua Community House

Sunday, March 07, 2010
First Sunday/Free Sunday
Free admission though donations are appreciated.
Boulder History Museum

Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Boulder Conversations with EXTRAORDINARY People
with Jim Palmer, Jane Butcher and Juli Steinhauer
Innovative executive team of the nationally recognized Conference on World Affairs at the University of Colorado.
Chautauqua Community House

Sunday, February 07, 2010
First Sunday/Free Sunday
Free admission though donations are appreciated.
Boulder History Museum

Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Boulder Conversations with EXTRAORDINARY People
with Jim Balog
One of the world’s most celebrated nature photographers. Travels the world to document natural wonders and the disappearance of arctic glaciers.
Chautauqua Community House

Sunday, January 03, 2010
First Sunday/Free Sunday
Free admission though donations are appreciated.
Boulder History Museum

Friday, January 01, 2010
Museum CLOSED
In Observance of New Year's Day.
Boulder History Museum

Thursday, December 31, 2009
Special Holiday Hours
In Observance of New Year's Eve.
Boulder History Museum

Friday, December 25, 2009
Museum CLOSED
In Observance of the Christmas holiday.
Boulder History Museum

Thursday, December 24, 2009
Special Holiday Hours
In Observance of the Christmas Eve.
Boulder History Museum

Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Share-A-Gift for FREE Admission
Share-A Gift for Free Admission. One per person through Wednesday, December 16th.
Boulder History Museum

Sunday, December 06, 2009
3rd Annual Gingerbread House Contest
Join the Boulder History Museum's 3rd Annual Gingerbread House Contest at the Millennium Harvest House as part of the closing festivities of Boulder's Sesquicentennial Celebration!
Millennium Harvest House Hotel

Thursday, November 26, 2009
Museum Closed
In Observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Boulder History Museum

Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Sesquicentennial Lecture Series
A Brief History of Science in Boulder
Presented by Tom Meier.
Boulder Public Library Auditorium

Monday, November 02, 2009
Boulder Conversations with EXTRAORDINARY People
with Steve Demos and Mo Siegel
Founders of internationally successful natural foods companies, entrepreneurs and leaders of the natural foods industry.
Chautauqua Community House

Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Sesquicentennial Lecture Series:
Boulder: The City Where Nothing Really Ever Changes
Presented by local historian, Dan Corson.
Boulder Public Library Auditorium

Saturday, October 10, 2009
Celebrate Boulder!
A Community of Pioneers Gala

Hotel Boulderado Conference Center

Wednesday, October 07, 2009
Boulder Conversations with EXTRAORDINARY People
with Andy Pruitt
Founder and Director of a world class sports medicine center and world champion Paralympic cycling champion.
Chautauqua Community House

Wednesday, October 07, 2009 - Tuesday, May 04, 2010
Boulder Conversations with EXTRAORDINARY People
In honor of Boulder's 150th anniversary, join us at the Chautauqua Community House for wine and cheese while you listen to these extraordinary people share their remarkable stories.
Chautauqua Community House

Sunday, October 04, 2009
Free Sundaes on First Sundays
Free Sundaes on First Sundays - Free Admission & Ice Cream All Day.
Boulder History Museum

Saturday, September 26, 2009
Smithsonian Museum Day
FREE to Smithsonian Institution Members.
Boulder History Museum

Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Separated At Birth:
Insights From Kindred Communities
Moderated panel discussion in collaboration with the Center of the American West and the Boulder History Museum in celebration of Boulder's 150th Anniversary.
Wittemyer Courtroom

Friday, August 07, 2009
Coming Back Home
Arapaho Gathering for Boulder's Sesquicentennial
Come hear the Arapaho Sand Creek Band on the Pearl Street Mall during Noon Tunes.
Pearl Street Mall

Sunday, August 02, 2009
Free Sundaes on First Sundays
Free Sundaes on First Sundays - Free Admission & Ice Cream All Day.
Boulder History Museum

Thursday, July 30, 2009
History Mystery Challenge: CU Edition
Join us on the beautiful University of Colorado campus for an evening of history riddles, great food and drink, and fun with friends!
Koenig Alumni Center, CU Boulder

Sunday, July 05, 2009
Free Sundaes on First Sundays
Free Sundaes on First Sundays - Free Admission & Ice Cream All Day.
Boulder History Museum

Saturday, July 04, 2009
Sesquicentennial 4th of July Stroll:
'Happy Birthday Boulder!' Party
Hosted by the Boulder History Museum - FREE event with fun for the whole family!
Boulder History Museum

Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Sesquicentennial Lecture Series:
Boulder's Railroad Crossroads
Presented by Charles Albi and Larry Dorsey of the Colorado Railroad Museum.
Boulder Public Library Auditorium

Sunday, June 07, 2009
Free Sundaes on First Sundays
Free Sundaes on First Sundays - Free Admission & Ice Cream All Day.
Boulder History Museum

Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Legends of Progress & Loss:
Boulder from 1959 to 2009
Moderated panel discussion in collaboration with the Center of the American West and the Boulder History Museum in celebration of Boulder's 150th Anniversary.
Wittemyer Courtroom

Sunday, May 03, 2009
Free Sundaes on First Sundays
Free Sundaes on First Sundays - Free Admission & Ice Cream All Day.
Boulder History Museum

Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Sesquicentennial Lecture Series:
Boulder's Farming on the Front Range
Presented by local historian, Anne Dyni.
Main Branch of Boulder Public Library's Canyon Theater

Thursday, April 09, 2009
Peanuts Collector Aficionado
With Bill Weiss, a local Peanuts collector.
Boulder History Museum

Sunday, April 05, 2009
Free Sundaes on First Sundays
Free Sundaes on First Sundays - Free Admission & Ice Cream All Day.
Boulder History Museum

Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Will Rogers Now!
Co-sponsored by the Boulder Public Library Main Branch.
Main Branch of Boulder Public Library's Canyon Theater

Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Sesquicentennial Lecture Series
Mining: Boulder's Underground History
Presented by Danny Martin of the Nederland Mining Museum and Tom Hendricks.
Main Branch of Boulder Public Library's Canyon Theater

Saturday, March 14, 2009
Retro Ski Day
Skiing, dancing to groovy 70s & 80s tunes, plus a retro costume contest are just some of the far out fun!
Base of Eldora Mountain Resort

Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Life in the Peanut Factory
Meet Evert Brown, an Emmy-award winning animation director who worked on many of the Peanuts animated specials.
Boulder History Museum

Sunday, March 01, 2009
Free Sundaes on First Sundays
Free Sundaes on First Sundays - Free Admission & Ice Cream All Day.
Boulder History Museum

Sunday, February 22, 2009
Family Cartooning Workshop
A fun and interactive workshop with local cartoonist Ray Geier.
Boulder History Museum

Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Sesquicentennial Lecture Series
Native Americans: The Boulder Before Boulder
Presented by Tom Meier.
Main Branch of Boulder Public Library's Canyon Theater

Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Preserve Your Treasures:
Winter Conservation Workshops
Textiles - Part One
with Paulette Reading, Textile Conservator.
Boulder History Museum

Sunday, February 01, 2009
Free Sundaes on First Sundays
Free Sundaes on First Sundays - Free Admission & Ice Cream All Day.
Boulder History Museum

Sunday, January 04, 2009
Free Sundaes on First Sundays
Free Sundaes on First Sundays - Free Admission & Ice Cream All Day.
Boulder History Museum

Sunday, December 14, 2008
Winterfest &
Annual Gingerbread House Contest
Join the Boulder History Museum at WinterFest and our 2nd Annual Gingerbread House Contest
Entry Deadline Extended through Sat. December 13th.
Boulder History Museum

Sunday, December 14, 2008
Share-A-Gift for FREE Admission
Share-A Gift for Free Admission. One per person through Sunday, December 14th.
Boulder History Museum

Saturday, December 13, 2008
Preserve Your Treasures:
Fall 2008 Conservation Workshops
Part Two of Artwork - Object Evaluation
by Lisa Capano, Painting Conservator.
Collection Storage Facility (directions to be provided)

Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Preserve Your Treasures:
Fall 2008 Conservation Workshops
Artwork
Lisa Capano, Painting Conservator will talk about the care of various types of artwork.
Boulder History Museum

Sunday, December 07, 2008
Free Sundaes on First Sundays
Free Sundaes on First Sundays - Free Admission & Ice Cream All Day.
Boulder History Museum

Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Holiday Purse Party
Conduct some of your holiday shopping while relaxing after hours at the Boulder History Museum with your friends to see the Museum's most recent exhibits.
Boulder History Museum

Thursday, November 13, 2008
Images of America: Boulder 1859-1919
Book signing & slide show presentation by local author, Mona Lambrecht.
Boulder History Museum

Sunday, November 09, 2008
Pocketbooks & Pekoe
Bring your mother, daughter and grandmother for a fun afternoon of tea, purse crafts and games.
Boulder History Museum

Saturday, November 08, 2008
Preserve Your Treasures:
Fall 2008 Conservation Workshops
Part Two of Small Collectibles - Object Evaluation
with Pete Lundskow, Conservator and Boulder History Museum's Curator of Collections.
Collection Storage Facility (directions to be provided)

Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Preserve Your Treasures:
Fall 2008 Conservation Workshops
Small Collectibles
with Pete Lundskow, Conservator and Boulder History Museum’s Curator of Collections.
Boulder History Museum

Sunday, November 02, 2008
Free Sundaes on First Sundays
Free Sundaes on First Sundays - Free Admission & Ice Cream All Day.
Boulder History Museum

Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Evolution of the Pocketbook
Presented by Megan Leonard.
Boulder History Museum

Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Colorado's Industries of the Past
Presented by author Bill Reich
Carnegie Branch Library for Local History

Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Wine on Wednesdays
Relax after hours at the Boulder History Museum.
Boulder History Museum

Thursday, October 09, 2008
Purse Huggers:
Women's Intimate Relationship with their Purses
Presented by Karie Koplar.
Boulder History Museum

Sunday, October 05, 2008
Free Sundaes on First Sundays
Free Sundaes on First Sundays - Free Admission & Ice Cream All Day.
Boulder History Museum

Saturday, October 04, 2008
Preserve Your Treasures:
Fall 2008 Conservation Workshops
Part Two of Books, Paper & Photographs - Object Evaluation
with Pete Lundskow, Conservator and Boulder History Museum's Curator of Collections.
Collection Storage Facility (directions to be provided)

Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Preserve Your Treasures:
Fall 2008 Conservation Workshops
Books, Paper & Photographs
with Pete Lundskow, Conservator and Boulder History Museum’s Curator of Collections.
Boulder History Museum

Saturday, September 27, 2008
Smithsonian Museum Day
FREE to Smithsonian Institution Members.
Boulder History Museum

Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Wine on Wednesdays

Boulder History Museum

Sunday, September 07, 2008
Free Sundaes on First Sundays
Free Sundaes on First Sundays - Free Admission & Ice Cream All Day.
Boulder History Museum

Sunday, August 10, 2008
Woody Guthrie Family Sing Along
With Bett Kopit.
Boulder History Museum

Friday, August 08, 2008
Camp Shakespeare 2008
Co-sponsored by the Colorado Shakespeare Festival.
Boulder History Museum

Thursday, August 07, 2008
History Mystery Challenge
Join us for an evening of food, FUN and LOTS of MYSTERY!
Highland City Club

Thursday, July 24, 2008
Eleanor Roosevelt
Presented by Susan Frontczak.
Boulder History Museum

Thursday, July 10, 2008
Flossy May Hill
Presented by Donlyn Arbuthnot.
Boulder History Museum

Sunday, June 08, 2008
Celebrate Boulder! SummerFest
FREE event with activities for the whole family!
Boulder History Museum

Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Simple Visions for Local Food

Boulder History Museum

Sunday, May 18, 2008
Model-T Day
Family Free Day!
Boulder History Museum

Sunday, May 11, 2008
Gibson Tractor Day
Family Free Day!
Boulder History Museum

Tuesday, May 06, 2008
They Too Came to Stay: Migrant Farmers & Farm Workers of Boulder Country

Boulder History Museum

Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Colorado Centennial Farms

Boulder History Museum

Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Homesteading Along the Front Range

Boulder History Museum

Saturday, March 01, 2008
Retro Ski Day
Skiing, dancing to groovy 70s & 80s tunes, plus a retro costume contest are just some of the far out fun!
Base of Eldora Mountain Resort

Tuesday, February 19, 2008
The Plight of the Colorado Honeybee

Boulder History Museum

Sunday, December 09, 2007
WinterFest - An Old Fashioned Holiday Celebration!
FREE event with activities for the whole family!
Boulder History Museum

Saturday, November 24, 2007 - Sunday, December 09, 2007
Share-a-Gift Toy Drive

Boulder History Museum

Sunday, November 18, 2007
Game Day Sunday:
Little Wars
Special Guests: Colorado Military Historians & Brigadier General John Sloan Brown, USA (Ret.)
Boulder History Museum

Thursday, November 15, 2007
How Early Boulder Kept Its Cool
Slide show & Talk by Bill Reich. Co-sponsored by the Carnegie Branch Library for Local History.
Carnegie Branch Library for Local History

Wednesday, October 17, 2007
War Stories: Medical Edition
Retold by Dr. Ed Kinzer.
Boulder History Museum

Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Aviation Daredevil "Captain Jepp" Elrey Jeppeson
Slideshow & book signing co-sponsored by the Carnegie Branch Library for Local History.
Carnegie Branch Library for Local History

Wednesday, July 11, 2007 - Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Family Friendly Shakespeare
Co-sponsored by Colorado Shakespeare Festival.
Boulder History Museum

Thursday, July 05, 2007 - Thursday, August 02, 2007
Posh Picnics
An evening of food, music and historic lore.
Boulder History Museum

Sunday, June 03, 2007
Celebrate Boulder! SummerFest
FREE event with activities for the whole family!
Boulder History Museum

Saturday, March 10, 2007
Retro Ski Day
Skiing, dancing to groovy 70s & 80s tunes, plus a retro costume contest are just some of the far out fun!
Base of Eldora Mountain Resort

Wednesday, February 07, 2007 - Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Natural Conversations with Extraordinary People
With Boulder's Natural Food Founders
Boulder History Museum

Sunday, December 10, 2006
WinterFest - Celebrate Naturally!
FREE event with activities for the whole family!
Boulder History Museum

Sunday, October 08, 2006
Celebrate Boulder!
New Pioneers Gala

Hotel Boulderado Conference Center

Sunday, August 13, 2006
Celebrate the Cowgirl Programs!
Annie Oakley
Portrayed by Barbara Melfi.
Boulder History Museum

Sunday, July 30, 2006
Celebrate the Cowgirl Programs!
Cowgirl Songs & Poetry Night
Performed by Liz Masterson & Tim Nolting.
Boulder History Museum

Sunday, July 16, 2006
Celebrate the Cowgirl Programs!
Calamity Jane
Portrayed by Barbara Melfi.
Boulder History Museum

Thursday, June 29, 2006 - Thursday, August 03, 2006
Posh Picnics
An evening of food, music and historic lore.
Boulder History Museum

Saturday, June 10, 2006
Celebrate Boulder! SummerFest
FREE event with activities for the whole family!
Boulder History Museum

Tuesday, May 23, 2006
The Average Runner

Chautauqua Community House

Thursday, May 11, 2006
Behind the Scenes of Painting Conservation & Restoration
Presented by painting conservator, Lisa Capano.
Carnegie Branch Library for Local History

Saturday, May 06, 2006
Adventure Racing: Then & Now
Presented by Dave Mackey and Barry Siff.
Chautauqua Community House

Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Boulder Yesterday & Today:
A Photographic Retrospective
Historical lecture with author Robert Castellino.
Carnegie Branch Library for Local History

Tuesday, April 18, 2006
2006 Cycling Season Kick-off Celebration!
Co-sponsored by Boulder Valley Cycling Alliance.
Chautauqua Community House

Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Training Tips from the Pros!
With Boulder ’s Mountain Bike Olympians: Travis Brown & Ann Trombley
Chautauqua Community House

Tuesday, March 21, 2006
An Evening of Triathlon Brilliance!
With Dave Scott, Siri Lindley & Tim Carlson
Chautauqua Community House

Thursday, March 16, 2006
A Pioneer Woman of Boulder County
Historical first-person performance by Donlyn Arbuthnot.
Carnegie Branch Library for Local History

Saturday, March 11, 2006
Retro Ski Day
Skiing, dancing to groovy 70s & 80s tunes, plus a retro costume contest are just some of the far out fun!
Base of Eldora Mountain Resort

Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Magnificent Mountain Women
Slide show & Book Signing by Author Janet Robertson.
Chautauqua Community House

Saturday, December 10, 2005
Holiday Open House & Quilt Raffle Drawing

Boulder History Museum

Tuesday, December 06, 2005
Colorado's 10th Mountain Division
Presented by 10th Mtn Division Veterans Earl Clark and Dick Over.
Chautauqua Community House

Tuesday, November 29, 2005
Rocky Mountain Rescues

Chautauqua Community House

Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Three on the Rocks
Three short films presented by local climbing legends: Gary Neptune, Beth Bennett & Roger Briggs.
Chautauqua Community House

Friday, August 19, 2005
Friday Afternoon in the Park:
Eldorado Springs
Afternoon park program highlighting the history of Eldorado Springs.
79 Berber Lane, Eldorado Springs

Friday, July 15, 2005
Friday Afternoon in the Park:
Chautaqua Park
Afternoon park program highlighting the history of Chautauqua.
Chautauqua Park

Friday, June 17, 2005
Friday Afternoon in the Park:
Central Park
Afternoon park program highlighting the history of Boulder's trains.
Central Park

Wednesday, June 08, 2005
Plain Living, High Thinking: The Bluebird Club in Boulder
Presented by Ms. Sarah Price.
Boulder History Museum

Wednesday, June 01, 2005
Windsor Castle Fire Restoration Lecture
Presented by Sir John Tiltman.
Boulder History Museum

Wednesday, May 18, 2005
Boulder History Day
FREE Event with activities for the whole family!
Boulder History Museum

Sunday, April 17, 2005
Lost in the '50s With Lucy as Our Guide
Presented by Joan Hemm.
Boulder History Museum

Wednesday, March 09, 2005
The Life of Margaret [Molly] Brown
A first-person historical performance by Kay Negash.
Carnegie Branch Library for Local History

Thursday, February 10, 2005
A Legacy Of Missing Pieces:
The Voices Of Black Women Of Boulder County
An Educational and Entertaining Presentation by Polly McLean, Author and CU Associate Professor.
Carnegie Branch Library for Local History

Wednesday, January 19, 2005
Lyons, Colorado, Birth Of A Quarry Town
Historic photo presentation & book signing by author, Diane Benedict.
Carnegie Branch Library for Local History

Saturday, December 11, 2004
Holiday Open House & Quilt Raffle Drawing

Boulder History Museum

Wednesday, November 03, 2004
Ballet Mestizo Folklorico
and
The 2nd Baptist Church Community Choir

Boulder Public Library Auditorium

Wednesday, October 27, 2004
Northern & Southern Plains Indian Dance Group
and
Denver Taiko Japanese Drumming Troupe

Boulder Public Library Auditorium

Sunday, October 10, 2004
Celebrate Boulder!
60 Years of Living History Gala
Boulder History Museum's 60th Anniversary Celebration
Hotel Boulderado

Wednesday, July 28, 2004
'Conserve & Preserve' Workshops
Books, Paper & Photographs with Eileen Clancy - conservator of paper, parchment and photographs.
Carnegie Branch Library for Local History

Wednesday, June 23, 2004
'Conserve & Preserve' Workshops
Furniture with Thom Crowley of Spencer & Crowley, a master of furniture restoration.
Carnegie Branch Library for Local History

Friday, May 28, 2004
'Baby, You Can Ride My Car'
WIN a 'Rock Star' Night Out For Four

Wednesday, May 26, 2004
'Conserve & Preserve' Workshops
Textiles with Paulette Reading, Advanced Conservation Intern for the Denver Art Museum.
Carnegie Branch Library for Local History

Saturday, May 22, 2004
Boulder History Day
FREE event with activities for the whole family!
Boulder History Museum

Wednesday, February 25, 2004
Thirty Years Of Rock and Roll with Larry Hulst Live!

Chautauqua Community House

Saturday, January 17, 2004
'Thirty Years of Rock and Roll' Concert

Fox Theater, 'On the hill'

Saturday, December 13, 2003
Holiday Open House & Quilt Raffle Drawing

Boulder History Museum

Saturday, October 04, 2003
Great Boulder Pie & Art Festival
FREE event with activities for the whole family!
Boulder History Museum

Wednesday, September 10, 2003
History of Daguerreotypes

Chautauqua Community House

Saturday, May 17, 2003
Boulder History Day
FREE event with activities for the whole family!
Boulder History Museum

Saturday, March 01, 2003
10th Mountain Division
Living History Demonstration

Chautauqua Community House