Centennial – Adventures in Western History

Happy Colorado Day

By joyce4books | August 1, 2011 by joyce4books

Not so long ago, every August 1st, Colorado celebrated “Colorado Day” in a big way. In the late 70s and early 80s, we closed our typography and graphics business mid-morning to watch a long parade full of horses and pioneers along Nevada Avenue in Colorado Springs. Crowds and decorations abounded for the celebration. Why? This excerpt from “First Governor, First Lady” offers an explanation. “Undaunted by heavy criticism from the East, people of Colorado voted…

Late Winter In Colorado

By joyce4books | February 25, 2009 by joyce4books

Late winter is a great time to touch history in Colorado. I recently rode up to the mining community of Fairplay with my research pal, Christie. It was a little cold and windy that day, but the sun was out, and so were we. The road took us up Buckskin Gulch, to the Alma Cemetery, for some righteous walking and tromping through the snow, and a good photo shoot. This cemetery is special for its…