To continue celebrating the Lincoln Bicentennial, the Museum participated in the Grand Junction Fourth of July Parade. A great time was had by all! Pictured are members of the Museum Lincoln Bicentennial Committee, Sons of Union Veterans, Daughters of the American Revolution and the Bicentennial Essay Contest winners.
In celebration of the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth, the Museum of Western Colorado coordinated a committee from various Mesa County organizations wishing to commemorate this event. Activities commenced with a reading of a County Proclamation on February 12th, Lincoln’s birthday, and numerous other events are scheduled through the year. The Mount Garfield Chapter [...]
To honor the Bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, President Lincoln (John Foreman) showed up Friday to greet children at the 10th Annual Re-Enactors’ Day. Also some of his Boys in Blue helped to celebrate the event at the Museum of the West. Middle photo: Sgt Garry Brewer, Major Bill Buvinger, President Lincoln, Capt Michael Menard, Sgt [...]
Lincoln Bicentennial program February 12, 2009, in front of the Mesa County Colorado Courthouse, Grand Junction, Colorado. Front Row: L to R: Band Marvin Trumbo; Danny Agajanian; Bill Bailey Mack Hoover, Bi-Cenntinial Committee. Middle Row: L to R; Garry Brewer, PCC, Department Senior Vice Commander, Bicentennial Committee; Lori Parrott, D.A.R; Bonnie Karp, D.A.R; Mike Menard, [...]
Commemorating Lincoln’s 200th birthday and Mesa County’s 125th, the celebration kicked off yesterday at the Mesa County Courthouse. Read more and watch the video in the Daily Sentinel. GJDS Lincoln’s 200th
The Lincoln Bicentennial Committee sponsored a special screening of the PBS series, Looking for Lincoln. It was held at the Museum of the West Thursday, February 5th. Steve Schulte, Professor of History, Mesa State College, was the featured speaker. Garry Brewer, Gary Parrott, Cecil Tapey, Bill Buvinger and Steve Schulte
February 12th marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln, our nation’s 16th president, regarded by many scholars, politicians and public alike as the greatest president that ever lived. In a rare moment Abraham Lincoln (aka John Voehl) and Colorado Governor Bill Ritter met in the west rotunda of the state capitol building for the Governor’s press conference to introduce [...]
The Museum is hosting a special screening of the PBS special Looking for Lincoln. It will be introduced by Dr. Steve Schulte, professor of history at Mesa State College. He will also lead a discussion following the screening. This is part of the year-long series of events and programs for the Lincoln Bicentennial celebration. Thursday, February 5 at 7 pm [...]
February 12, 2009 marks the bicentennial anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln’s birth. Across the nation, there will be celebrations and events recognizing our 16th president’s life, legacy and leadership. Throughout this year, the Grand Valley also will see events and ceremonies honoring President Lincoln. In conjunction with these ceremonies, there will be a Lincoln-themed essay [...]
The Museum of Western Colorado is just one of many organizations that are working hard to plan celebrations for the 200 year anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. While plans are still on-going for a major event on February 12, several details are now coming to light. A time capsule dedication is planned for 1:00 pm [...]