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Messenger’s of Hope Breakfast to raise money for struggling families in Colorado Springs

Mercy’s Gate, a local nonprofit that provides emergency crisis support, will be hosting its annual Messenger’s of Hope Breakfast on Tuesday, May 28th, at 7:30 am, at the Antlers Hilton Hotel, Colorado Springs. This fundraising event gives the community a chance to see the impact Mercy’s Gate has on Colorado Springs and hear from clients that have been assisted by the many services they offer. The community can get involved with this annual event by sponsoring a table. For $350, table…See More

May 3

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Jo Cervone added a discussion to the group Briargate

From Palmer to Amtrak ~ Railroads of the Pikes Peak Region

Railroading in the Pike’s Peak Region was once a significant industry. More than 10 railroads once operated here. Nearly all were small, but some were major operations. From 1871 to 1971, the industry flourished and then almost died. From passenger to freight, to the city trolley, the Red Mountain Incline or the little known Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Railway, this illustrated program with vintage photos will provide an overview of those early lines that contributed to the development of our…See More

Apr 25

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Jo Cervone added a discussion to the group Woodland Park

From Palmer to Amtrak ~ Railroads of the Pikes Peak Region

Railroading in the Pike’s Peak Region was once a significant industry. More than 10 railroads once operated here. Nearly all were small, but some were major operations. From 1871 to 1971, the industry flourished and then almost died. From passenger to freight, to the city trolley, the Red Mountain Incline or the little known Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Railway, this illustrated program with vintage photos will provide an overview of those early lines that contributed to the development of our…See More

Apr 25

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Jo Cervone added a discussion to the group Central

From Palmer to Amtrak ~ Railroads of the Pikes Peak Region

Railroading in the Pike’s Peak Region was once a significant industry. More than 10 railroads once operated here. Nearly all were small, but some were major operations. From 1871 to 1971, the industry flourished and then almost died. From passenger to freight, to the city trolley, the Red Mountain Incline or the little known Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Railway, this illustrated program with vintage photos will provide an overview of those early lines that contributed to the development of our…See More

Apr 25

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Jo Cervone added a discussion to the group Cheyenne Mountain

From Palmer to Amtrak ~ Railroads of the Pikes Peak Region

Railroading in the Pike’s Peak Region was once a significant industry. More than 10 railroads once operated here. Nearly all were small, but some were major operations. From 1871 to 1971, the industry flourished and then almost died. From passenger to freight, to the city trolley, the Red Mountain Incline or the little known Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Railway, this illustrated program with vintage photos will provide an overview of those early lines that contributed to the development of our…See More

Apr 25

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Mar 19

Jo Cervone added a discussion to the group Old Colorado City

The Research Factor in Historical Fiction

Presenters Bert Entwistle and John Dwaine McKenna will talk about how to research in preparation for writing historical fiction and the use of historical characters as inspiration for historical fiction characters. This will be an insightful presentation with a window into the authorial thought process.Bert is an award winning…See More

Mar 19

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Jo Cervone added a discussion to the group Security-Widefield

The Research Factor in Historical Fiction

Presenters Bert Entwistle and John Dwaine McKenna will talk about how to research in preparation for writing historical fiction and the use of historical characters as inspiration for historical fiction characters. This will be an insightful presentation with a window into the authorial thought process.Bert is an award winning…See More

Mar 19

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Jo Cervone added a discussion to the group Powers

The Bock Family Legacy Collection ~ Open House & Display

The Bock Family Legacy CollectionOpen House & DisplayMarch 2, 2013 ~ 11:00 to 4:00Old Colorado City History Center1 S. 24th Street, Colorado Springs719-636-1225In 2003, after several years of failed negotiations with the cities of Manitou and Colorado Springs, developers, and open space advocates the Bock family agreed to sell the well known breath-taking Red Rock Canyon property. The Colorado Springs City Council voted unanimously to acquire the property and the deal was sealed – the 789…See More

Feb 19

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Jo Cervone added a discussion to the group Falcon

The Espinosa Brothers: Colorado’s First Known Serial Killers

In the spring of 1863, residents and travelers through the young Colorado Territory feared for their lives as account after account of vicious murders were reported. The murders were a mystery until a wagon driver, attacked and lucky enough to get away, identified the brothers and their gang of cousins. The gruesome story of revenge, violence and thievery begins with the brothers’ arrival in Colorado, movement from the Fort Garland area to El Paso County, their killing spree in South Park, the…See More

Jan 28

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Jo Cervone added a discussion to the group Manitou Springs-Ute Pass

The Espinosa Brothers: Colorado’s First Known Serial Killers

In the spring of 1863, residents and travelers through the young Colorado Territory feared for their lives as account after account of vicious murders were reported. The murders were a mystery until a wagon driver, attacked and lucky enough to get away, identified the brothers and their gang of cousins. The gruesome story of revenge, violence and thievery begins with the brothers’ arrival in Colorado, movement from the Fort Garland area to El Paso County, their killing spree in South Park, the…See More

Jan 25

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Jo Cervone added a discussion to the group Powers

18th Annual Holiday Tour

That’s right, Christmas is in the air. On Sunday, December 9th from 1:00 – 5:00 pm with falling snow, mistletoe and lights all aglow, four local Bed & Breakfast Inns (B&Bs) and four historic churches will open their doors for the 18th Annual Holiday Tour. Sponsored by the Old Colorado City Historical Society, the Tour will benefit this non-profit organization and its 1890 History Center. Built as the First Baptist Church on “church row” in the original Colorado City, the restored…See More

Dec 2, 2012

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Jo Cervone added a discussion to the group Briargate

18th Annual Holiday Tour

That’s right, Christmas is in the air. On Sunday, December 9th from 1:00 – 5:00 pm with falling snow, mistletoe and lights all aglow, four local Bed & Breakfast Inns (B&Bs) and four historic churches will open their doors for the 18th Annual Holiday Tour. Sponsored by the Old Colorado City Historical Society, the Tour will benefit this non-profit organization and its 1890 History Center. Built as the First Baptist Church on “church row” in the original Colorado City, the restored…See More

Nov 25, 2012

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Jo Cervone added a discussion to the group Cheyenne Mountain

18th Annual Holiday Tour

That’s right, Christmas is in the air. On Sunday, December 9th from 1:00 – 5:00 pm with falling snow, mistletoe and lights all aglow, four local Bed & Breakfast Inns (B&Bs) and four historic churches will open their doors for the 18th Annual Holiday Tour. Sponsored by the Old Colorado City Historical Society, the Tour will benefit this non-profit organization and its 1890 History Center. Built as the First Baptist Church on “church row” in the original Colorado City, the restored…See More

Nov 25, 2012

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Jo Cervone added a discussion to the group Fountain

History Center Introduces Satellite Guided Walking Tour

The Old Colorado City Historical Society (OCCHS) has developed and launched a mobile smartphone app for touring Old Colorado City and learning its rich western history. The GPS-enabled mobile app, designed for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad was developed to allow the user to take a self guided, walking tour. It presents the 1859 origin of Colorado City and early El Paso County, including a historical overview, informational highlights, story text, map, resources, and early photographs pulled…See More

Oct 29, 2012

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Jo Cervone added a discussion to the group Powers

The Manitou Incline ~ From Drinking Water to Tourism

Eric Swab will present an illustrated talk on the history of the Manitou Incline from its beginning as a vehicle to aid in the construction of a water pipeline from Engleman Canyon to the Hydro-Electric Plant in Manitou to the closure of this popular tourist attraction. The talk will cover changes in ownership, changes in the character of tourism, changes in the physical plant and the concessions that accompanied the Incline and its safety record. Listen to humorous anecdotes recounted by…See More

Oct 23, 2012

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