2008 Events

All programs require a reservation and most require a donation. To register or for more information contact Hiwan Homestead Museum at 720-497-7650.

January 4, 2008, Friday, Hiwan Homestead Museum

"St Distaff's Day Spin-In" Wool spinners will be demonstrating spinning techniques from 12 to 4 PM. Come practice.

February 11, 2008, Monday, 11:30 AM, Hiwan Homestead Museum

"Valentine's Day Tea with a romantic theme" A relaxing lunchtime tea to celebrate St Valentine's Day followed by a special poetry reading by Evergreen author Carolyn Evans Campbell. Reservations are required and a donation is requested.

March 10, 2008, Monday, 2 PM, Hiwan Homestead Museum

"Emily Griffith Talk" More information.

April 19, 2008, Saturday 11 AM - 1 PM, Center Stage in Evergreen

"John Fielder Presentation and Book Signing" More information.

May 30, 2008, Monday, 11:30 AM, Hiwan Homestead Museum

"General Store Exhibit Opening"

June 21, 2008, Hiwan Homestead Museum

"Model T Centennial Festival"

July 14, 2008, Monday, 11:30 AM, Hiwan Homestead Museum

"Summer Suffrage Tea" Enjoy a light luncheon followed by a special portrayal of suffragist Dr Rose Kidd Beere by historian Dr Rebecca Hunt. Reservations are required and a donation is requested. $12 for JCHS members, $15 for non-members, $12 per person for groups of 4 or more.

July 28, 2008 Monday, 11:30 AM, Hiwan Homestead Museum

"Children's Tea and Party - Summer Olympics" Fun and games in the Museum as children celebrate summer with an old-fashioned dress-up tea. Reservations are required and there is a requested donation.

August 23-24, 2008 Saturday and Sunday, 10 AM - 5 PM, Hiwan Homestead Museum

"Fine Arts Festival" Prestigious juried art show in Heritage Grove adjacent to the Museum.

September 15, 2008 Monday, 2:00 PM, Hiwan Homestead Museum

"Shall the People Rule? Denver Hosts the Democrats 1908" Explore the reasons the Democrats chose Denver for their National Convention in 1908, how the city prepared for the onslaught, what happened at the Convention, the personalities and politics of the day, the Democratic nominee, the party's platform, and how the Convention and Denver of 1908 compare to today's efforts. Pre- registration is required and a $5 donation is requested.

September 27, 2008 Saturday, 10 AM - 4 PM, Hiwan Homestead Museum

"Outdoor Quilt Festival" Colorful handmade quilts from around the area will be on display outdoors around the museum and in Heritage Grove next door. Event is free.

October 4, 2008 Saturday, 8 AM - 3 PM, Mount Vernon Country Club

"Reflections" The second annual book and author talk and luncheon sponsored by JCHS. For information or reservations, please contact Diane Fuchs at 303 674-9639 or by E-mail.

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Pioneer History Program, Hiwan Homestead Museum

Invites school groups or home school groups, 3rd, 4th or 5th grades, to participate in a hands-on 2-hour program which includes kitchen, wool spinning, 1876 schoolroom & grandmother's trunk activities. Teachers are required to attend an in-service to be qualified for the program. $0.50 per student. Classes are offered Tuesday thru Friday mornings, 10:00 am to noon. October through May. Call 720-497-7650 for information.

Arts of the Tribal Southwest, Hiwan Homestead Museum

Invites school groups or home school groups, 2nd, 3rd or 4th grades, studying "First Americans". $0.50 per student. Classes are offered Tuesday thru Friday mornings, 10:00 am to 11:30 am. October through May. Call 720-497-7650 for information.

After School Program, Hiwan Homestead Museum

Provides students, 1st thru 8th grades, with historic, creative, hands-on activities & crafts in a small group setting. Classes are offered Tuesday thru Friday afternoons. October through May. $2.50 per student, paid with registration. Call 720-497-7650 for information or download a brochure.

Discovery Days, Hiwan Homestead Museum

2008 Dates: June 3-5, 10-12, 17-19, 24-26

Discovery Days is a summer day camp with a pioneer theme for kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade graduates. This "hands-on" program allows participants to discover and explore historically-related activities related to pioneers. Disovery Days is a 3 morning program. For more information contact Randi Marcos at 303-679-6797 or via email or download a registration form.

Medlen School Days, Medlen School

2008 Dates: June 3-5, 10-12, 17-19, from 9am to 12pm.

For the 10th year Medlen School Days will be held for children who have finished 1st through 6th grade. Children will experience an authentic 1920's one-room mountain school. Besides practicing the 4-R's Reading, 'Riting, 'Rithmetic and Recitation, children will be playing old games such as "Ante, Ante Over," jump rope, marbles and jacks. For more information, contact Jo Ann Dunn at 303-674-1695 or download a registration form.

Just Being Kids, Hiwan Homestead Museum

2008 Dates: Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, July 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31 & August 6, 7.

Hands-on classes for children ages 6-12. Each class will have a theme and activities kids used to do many years ago. Call 720-497-7650 for more information or download a registration form. Fee for materials is $2.50 per student.

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Exhibits

Monster Madness: The Loveable Nauga

An exhibit of 1960's Naugahyde "monsters".

January through March 30

Fit to a T: Vintage Clothing from the Model T Era, 1908 - 1927

More information.

April 24 through June 22

"Brilliant Beads: Native Beadwork of the Wild West"

This exhibit showcases pieces from the 1800s through the comtemporary, from the collections of the Jefferson County Historical Society, the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave, the Humphrey Memorial Park and Museum, and a private collection. Opening reception and preview on Monday, July 7 from 5 to 7 PM.

July 8 - November 23, 2008

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