The Dry Presentation at Rocky Ford Museum Feb 16, 2022
The Dry Presentation at Rocky Ford Museum Feb 16, 2022 The City of Rocky Ford Museum would like to invite the community to a lecture and discussion about the African-American impact on the Lower Arkansas River Community as part of Black History Mo...
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Annual Bent’s Old Fort Meeting January 15th
Annual Bent’s Old Fort Meeting January 15th The Bent's Fort Chapter of the Santa Fe Trail Association will hold their Annual Meeting January 15, 2022 beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the JW Rawlings Heritage Center and Museum, 560 Bent Avenue, Las Ani...
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2021 Wreaths Across America Ceremony at Ft Lyon National Cemetery
WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA WRAP-UP By Kathleen Tomlin December 19, 2021
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Christmas Fun at J.W. Rawlings Museum in Las Animas
CHRISTMAS FUN at the MUSEUEM By Kathleen Tomlin December 12, 2021 &
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Bent County Historical Society Essay Contest Winners
HISTORICAL SOCIETY ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS By Kathleen Tomlin November 29, 2021 Bent County Historical Society is proud to announce the winners of the 56th annual essay contest.
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Otero Dance Studio to Celebrate 40 Years with Recitals on Dec. 17 and 18
Selections in the show will be from past recitals, recreated by current instructors with a fresh look, they hope everyone enjoys the show and maybe remembers a little bit about their dancing years. Music in the theater prior to the show starting a...
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Christmas at The Museum In Las Animas Dec 11th
Christmas at the Museum By Kathleen Tomlin The Museum is hosting their annual, “Christmas at the Museum” event on Saturday, December 11th from 11:00 am until 2pm. Come over and enjoy a bowl of delicious Wendy’s chili with all the trimmings, ...
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Bent’s Old Fort Fee Changes in 2022
Bent’s Old Fort Fee Changes in 2022 La Junta, CO – In response to public input this summer, Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site will be instituting its new entrance fees and going “cashless” starting on January 2, 2022. While the Nati...
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DIA DE LOS MUERTOS ART SHOW & CELEBRATION
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS ART SHOW & CELEBRATION By: Lynette Wolfe & Kathleen Tomlin The John W. Rawlings Heritage Center & Museum hosted the Dia De Los Muertos Arts Show (Day of the Dead/All Souls Day) on October 30, 2021. Art Show entries came from Las...
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Dedication of The Bill Hodges Memorial Carriage House and The New Kaboom Playground at Library Park Nov 5
Dedication of The Bill Hodges Memorial Carriage House and The New Kaboom Playground at Library Park Friday, November 5, 2021 1:00 – 3:00 pm Free Hay Rides, Popcorn, Hot Cocoa, Library Gift Bags and Rock Hunting Prizes Sponsored by:
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