Hungate Massacre Presentation at Big Timbers Museum April 21, 2022
Hungate Massacre Presentation at Big Timbers Museum April 21 The Prowers County Historical Society Quarterly Program will be Thursday, April 21, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the Big Timbers Museum. “The Hungate Massacre” will be presented by D...
Read More InfoSeniors Celebrated St. Patrick's Day at The Museum in Las Animas
Seniors Celebrated St. Patrick's Day at The Museum By Kathleen Tomlin March 21, 2022 The Museum honored our seniors March 16th with a free St. Patrick’s Day themed celebration! Seniors from the Senior Opportunity Center; the Bent County Heal...
Read More InfoAbout The Valley: Bent's Old Fort New Touchscreen Exhibit Room
About The Valley: Bent's Old Fort New Touchscreen Exhibit Room In this episode of About The Valley Bent's Old Fort explains the new Touchscreen Exhibit Room, Fort activities throughout the year, and opportunities for public input regarding new pro...
Read More InfoAmache National Historic Site Act Gains Presidential Approval
Press Release Amache National Historic Site Act Gains Presidential Approval WASHINGTON - President Biden signed the Amache National Historic Site Act today, designating the Amache site in Granada, Colorado as part of the National Park System. This...
Read More InfoBent County Historical Society Awards Joyce Brooks Lifetime Membership
Bent County Historical Society Celebrates Its Members and it's Supporters By Kathleen Tomlin March 13. 2022 Bent County Historical Society held their annual meeting on March 12th with several members attending the luncheon and program. Dale Leight...
Read More InfoNew Bank Construction Begins with Demolition in Rocky Ford
First National Bank Contactors Demolish Old Martin's General Store in Rocky Ford, CO The First National Bank of Rocky Ford begins their new building project with the demolition of the former Martin's General Store Building on Main and US Hwy 50. C...
Read More InfoSenior Day at The Museum in Las Animas March 16th
Senior Day at The Museum March 16th SENIOR DAY at the MUSEUM WEDNESDAY – MARCH 16, 2022 MUSEUM OPEN 11am to 3:30 pm FREE TOURS PASTA LUNCH - 11:45 am – 12:15 pm (Spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, desserts, punch) SENIORS FREE!!!!!! DRAWI...
Read More InfoBent County Historical Society Annual Meeting & Luncheon March 12th
Bent County Historical Society Annual Meeting & Luncheon March 12, 2022 You are invited to the Bent County Historical Society Annual Meeting & Luncheon John W. Rawlings Heritage Center & Museum Grand Hall Saturday – March 12, 202...
Read More InfoAnderson Arroyo Bridge Photos from 1931 by The City of La Junta
Anderson Arroyo Bridge Photos from 1931 by The City of La Junta From the Southeast Colorado History archives... Kranz Construction Company was contracted to build the 3rd street Anderson Arroyo bridge in La Junta, Colorado in the summer of 1931. T...
Read More InfoSettlers Sunnyside Homestead Became The Dry, Colorado
The Dry, Colorado - A Black Homestead on The Southeast Plains By: Kellen Cutsforth The Dry was officially established around 1912 and is located on Colorado’s southeastern plains eight miles south of Manzanola. The homestead consisted mostly...
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