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MWC’s Diner’s Club

In the Community, Museums of Western Colorado, Support•Posted March 12, 2019

Citrolas Italian Grill is showing their appreciation to the Museums of Western Colorado with a wonderful offer to our MWC members. Enjoy some of their delightful Italian cuisine, show your MWC […]

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Planned Giving: Join the Legacy Society

Museums of Western Colorado, Support•Posted March 12, 2019

The Facts about Planned Giving If you hear “planned giving” and think it is only for people older or wealthier than you – or that it is just too confusing […]

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Introducing the MWC’s Newest Vans: Ruthie and Bette

From the Director, Support•Posted March 12, 2019

Our 2019 Trips and Tours have just been significantly improved thanks to a wonderful donation from the Museum’s friend, Joyce Owens. Her gift has made it possible for the MWC […]

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Teacher Professional Development at Museum of the West

Education, In the Community, Museums of Western Colorado•Posted March 12, 2019

The Education Coordinator for Museums of Western Colorado has been working with School District 51 K-12 Social Studies Curriculum and Learning Design Specialist, Jessica Miley, to host teacher professional development […]

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2019 Museums of Western Colorado Heritage Award Winners

In the Community, Museums of Western Colorado, Support•Posted March 12, 2019

[metaslider id=10138]The Museums of Western Colorado’s (MWC) mission is to help the community preserve its heritage and tell its story. However, this is a huge undertaking. For this reason, the […]

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Robert Elliott, Museum Service Award 2019

Museums of Western Colorado, Volunteers•Posted March 6, 2019

Words from Robert Elliott, Recognized for his Service I started intermittent volunteering somewhere around 2008, after Beverly (my wife) and I journeyed to Egypt, with a museum sponsored trip led […]

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