2011 Events

Please note that some programs require a reservation and a donation. To register or for more information contact Hiwan Homestead Museum at 720-497-7650.

February 14, 2011, Monday, 11:30 PM, Hiwan Homestead Museum

"Valentine's Day Tea with a romantic theme" A relaxing tea to celebrate St Valentine's Day followed by a special program. Reservations are required and a donation is requested. More information.

February 19, 2011, Saturday, Hiwan Homestead Museum

"Thomas Jefferson Birthday Party" Celebrate the 268th birthday of our third president. More information.

April 12, 2011, Tuesday, Hiwan Homestead Museum

"Civil War Exhibit" On April 13, 1861, Confederate forces fired on Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor, igniting a terrible Civil War that claimed more than 600,000 lives. 150 years later, on April 12, 2011, Hiwan Homestead Museum will open a major exhibit called "Fateful Lightning: Colorado in the Civil War, 1861-1865". Focusing on the role Colorado played in the War, this exhibit will feature original weapons, battlefield relics, documents, letters, personal items, photos, and other memorabilia. Colorado troops served in several major battles, such as the Battle of Glorieta Pass in New Mexico and the battles around Westport, Missouri, the largest Civil War conflicts west of the Mississippi. They also participated in the infamous Sand Creek Massacre in 1864. Confederate guerrillas known as the Reynolds Gang preyed on ranchers and travelers in South Park and the Conifer area. The exhibit will run through November 20th, and it is sponsored by the Jefferson County Historical Society. This will be the only major exhibit in the state relating to Colorado's role in the Civil War. Click here or here for press releases.

April 17, Sunday, Noon to 5PM, Hiwan Homestead Museum

"Civil War Encampment" On April 12, 1861, Confederate forces in Charleston, South Carolina, fired on Fort Sumter, sparking the beginning of the American Civil War. To commemorate this 150th anniversary, Hiwan Homestead Museum will present a Civil War soldiers' encampment on Sunday, April 17, 2011. This free event will run from Noon to 5 P.M. and will feature Civil War reenactors demonstrating weapons, camp life, food, and drill typical of the military in the 1860's.

June 6 through August 1

"Annual Peach Sale" Order your delicious peaches by August 1 to support JCHS programs. More information can be found here.

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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.

Discovery Days, Hiwan Homestead Museum

2011 Dates: June 7 - 9, 14 - 16, 21 - 23

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. Discovery Days is a 3 morning program. For more information, download a brochure or register online.

Medlen School Days, Medlen School

2011 Dates: June 7 - 9, 14 - 16, 21 - 23 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

2011 Dates: July 7, 14, 21, 28 and August 4, 11, 2:00 to 3:15 PM

Hands-on classes for children ages 6-12. Each class will have a theme and activities kids used to do many years ago. For more information or to register online click here or call 720-497-7650. Fee for materials is $2.50 per student per class.

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Exhibits

Doll Exhibit

January 14 through March 28 More information.

Civil War Exhibit

April 12 through November 20

Christmas at the Museum

November 29 - January

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