Aspen History: A summer of history
Aspen Historical Society has released its schedule of programs and events for the summer. Visit aspenhistory.org for more information, reservations and current public health requirements.
Program & Event Calendar
June 14 – Daily tours begin and Holden/Marolt Mining & Ranching Museum opens
June 17 – Ashcroft Ghost Town opens
June 18 – Independence Ghost Town Opens
June 18 – History Hike: Aspen Mountain
July 6 – Playing with the Past: Butter Making
July 9 – History Hike: Midland Trail
July 13 – Playing with the Past: Candle Making
July 20 – Playing with the Past: Diggin’ History
July 27 – Playing with the Past: Beading & Native Story Telling
July 25 – Water in the Age of Silver: Touring the Holden Works with Roaring Fork Conservancy
Aug. 6 – Annual Ice Cream Social (Wheeler/Stallard Museum)
Aug. 13 – History Hike: Hunter Creek
Aug, 30 – Twilight in the Cemetery: Stories from Aspen’s Ancestors (Red Butte Cemetery)
Sept. 6 – Fall hours begin at Ashcroft Ghost Town, Wheeler/Stallard Museum and Holden/Marolt Mining & Ranching Museum
Sept. 6 – Begin self-guided admission at Independence Ghost Town until Independence Pass closes
Sept. 20 – History in Your Backyard: Hunter Creek
Oct. 1 – Daily tours end; begin self-guided admission at Ashcroft Ghost Town; Holden/Marolt Mining & Ranching Museum closes for the season
Here’s how to cut down your own Holiday Tree
If you are feeling a bit more adventurous or strapped for cash this year, cutting down a holiday tree might be the way to go.
