Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum

Celebrate your favorite valentine with these homemade candy recipes from the CSPM Archives! ⁠ ⁠ Homemade candies by members of the International Polka Club. Generously donated by Leonard Lenesany. #ThrowbackThursday

Hey families! Looking for an opportunity to explore and get creative? Don’t miss “History Detectives: Past & Paint” on Saturday, January 25 from 10am to Noon! All ages are welcome. Admission is free, but registrations are required - give.cspm.org/PastPaint.

The CSPM will kick off its 2025 Lecture Series with “The Alternative Archive Gendered Dispossession” presented by Dr. Karen R. Roybal on Saturday, January 18 from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Free event, but registration is required at cspm.org/lectureseries.

January 10, 1917, the “Silent Sentinels” began protesting outside the White House of President Woodrow Wilson. Three women from Colorado Springs participated in the demonstrations: Dr. Caroline Spencer, Natalie Gray, and Berthe Arnold. To learn more: cspm.org/cos-150-story/…

On this day in 1909 the cornerstone for Beth El Hospital, at 1400 E. Boulder Street was laid. Learn more about the history of the hospital here: cspm.org/cos-150-story/…

January 8, 1898, the “Colorado City Iris” published a short biography of Street Commissioner C.W. Kinsman, a resident of Colorado City since 1862. Of note, they stated that Kinsman had left the state only once, “…when he went to New Mexico and returned as soon as possible.”

The Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum is honored to be nominated in the 2025 Gazette Best of the Springs! Please take a moment to vote for us in the Arts & Entertainment category for “Best Museum” today through January 13th at thebestofthesprings.com/voting/#//

For this #ThrowbackThursday, we are planning to put our best foot forward in 2025. What is your 2025 New Years Resolution?

Happy New Year! The CSPM staff and Board of Directors want to thank you for being an important part of an amazing year. We wish you a new year of peace, health, and prosperity. Photo: @TheAdAmAnClub fireworks display from the summit of Pikes Peak, 1982-1983.⁠

Wishing our friends in @TheAdAmAnClub a beautiful climb this afternoon, and a nice, clear evening to ring in the New Year from the summit of Pikes Peak! Here, members of the 1969-70 climb prepare to summit the mountain from Barr Camp. Learn more: adaman.org/Schedule.aspx.

Is your New Year’s resolution to explore, learn, and connect more with our community in 2025? A visit to CSPM, whether you engage with local history through our exhibits or enjoy a public program, is a great start! Visit cspm.org/programs-and-e… to learn more.

A reminder that the CSPM will be closed on Wednesday, January 1 in observance of the New Year holiday. Plan your next visit to the CSPM at cspm.org/visit.

Did you know the CSPM is part of the El Paso County Enterprise Zone program? Contribute $250 or more to be eligible to receive an additional 25% Colorado state income tax credit for 2024. Make your gift go further today at give.cspm.org.

Nga Vu'o'ng Sandoval shared a guest article reflecting on the Lunar New Year, "As a Vietnamese refugee, Lunar New Year, or Tết, has always been more than a holiday - it is a lifeline to my ancestors, my homeland, and my identity." Enjoy: cspm.org/articles/lunar…

2024 was a successful year, but we still need your help. There are more artifacts to collect; more stories to share; and more visitors to engage. Your donation today will ensure that our story continues at the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum. Donate today give.cspm.org

During the CSPM’s Holiday Get-together, CSPM staff recognized longstanding board and committee members who have reached their term limits and are stepping away from their current roles at the end of 2024. Read more about their contributions cspm.org/articles/sayin…

On this first day of the “festival of lights,” CSPM sends best wishes for a Happy Hanukkah, filled with joy, light, and delicious food! Photograph from the CSPM Collections.

We hope you enjoy this image of Tejon Street taken circa 1930 during the holiday season! ⁠ ⁠ ⁠As reminder that the CSPM is closed today, December 24, and tomorrow, December 25.

The CSPM will be closed on Tuesday, December 24, Wednesday, December 25, and Wednesday, January 1. We wish you a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year! Plan your next visit to the CSPM at cspm.org/visit.

I am smitten by the building and the incredible exhibits that are offered free of charge! It seemed natural to want to give to this incredible institution so that our local history can be shared and preserved.” Become a supporter like Susan at give.cspm.org.